Ramping up referral business is more important than ever in 2023
Uncertainty is putting pressure on real estate agents' databases. Hot leads have simmered, and suddenly business is harder to come by. That's why referrals are more valuable than ever
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 13
2023 may turn out to be the year for loud quitting
Opinion
Sometimes quitting is the right thing to do. Having a plan first is a good idea — but not required
by Teresa Boardman Jan 13
8 social media trends to watch for (and take advantage of) in 2023
By staying up-to-date on these trends and adapting their social media strategies accordingly, real estate professionals can position themselves for success in 2023 and beyond
by Katie Lance Jan 13
Inman's Top 5 stories for the week of Jan. 6-12, 2023
Catch up on all of the latest news and this week's most-read stories. It's Inman's Top 5 for the week of Jan. 6-12, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 13
Bess Freedman, Serhant butt heads (again) after bizarre pitch to BHS
In a bold move to start the new year, a SERHANT. representative pitched the brokerage's training and coaching programs to BHS CEO Bess Freedman, although BHS already has its own programs
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
Keller Williams to pay $40M to settle cold call class action lawsuit
As part of the deal, the real estate franchisor also agreed to create a task force to 'enhance compliance' with the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 13
Foreclosures, forecasts, fix-and-flips: What Attom's data can tell us about 2023
Opinion
Whether you’re a Realtor or a homeowner, market conditions in 2023 are going to vary wildly across the country
by Bernice Ross Jan 13
10 no-upfront-cost lead sources for real estate agents
These companies help you keep a steady flow of leads coming at you without upfront costs
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 13
Is the housing market responsible for eXp's lagging growth? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the lagging growth at eXp, rising consumer confidence and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right
by Byron Lazine Jan 12
5 can't-miss sessions at Inman Connect New York
Join us in person or virtually to learn from the best strategists, visionaries and agents Jan. 24-26
by Inman Jan 12
Inman unveils inaugural 2023 Power Players awards
With its inaugural Power Players list, Inman recognized more than 120 industry leaders for their influence and ingenuity as it kicks off a year of expanded awards
by Inman Jan 12
What agents want in team culture (Hint: It's not Top Golf and Taco Tuesdays)
Opinion
Agents are not looking for the 'fun and feel-good stuff' — they are looking for results in their businesses. It's up to you as a team leader to keep your culture current and project it to the world
by Adam Hergenrother Jan 12
The numbers you need to nurture buyers and sellers through a shift
When your clients are seeing doom-and-gloom headlines, it's important to be able to crunch the numbers and give them the facts
by Nikki Beauchamp Jan 12
It's time to take millennial homebuyers seriously. Here's how to win them over
Millennials are a powerful force in the real estate industry, but they're not your grandparents’ generation. They won't be swayed by the same types of sales tactics
by Luke Babich Jan 12
Meredith Pierson teams up with Missy Jerfita at Compass
Following her departure from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices, Pierson joined forces with Jerfita to build on Jerfita's existing team and create the Jerfita Pierson Team at Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
Compass faces first downturn amid pressure to cut costs
The brokerage has dominated the conversation for years in real estate but is now faced with the task of becoming profitable amid its first major market downturn
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11