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by Daniel Houston Jan 22
How to get a buyer's offer accepted (even if it’s not the highest)
Learn how to craft a buyer offer that feels smarter, safer and easier to accept, with help from coach Darryl Davis
by Inman Jan 22
Industry vet Chris Heller joins Place as Chief Revenue Officer
As part of the next phase in Place's growth strategy, the 30-year industry vet will oversee revenue strategy across all facets of the Place platform
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 22
IDX reform
Opinion
A lot of people treat IDX reform like it is an agent compensation issue, Josh Ries writes, but it's a consumer clarity issue that turns into an agent compensation issue
by Josh Ries Jan 22
writing a real estate book
New Inman contributor Ryan Garson writes that, while AI won't replace your expertise, it can help you organize your thoughts, research real-world perspectives and identify existing content gaps
by Ryan Garson Jan 21
mortgage shifts
Bernice Ross writes that the time to jump over the January slump is now, thanks to 3 recent shifts in the mortgage market that may yield new prospects from the data you already have
by Bernice Ross Jan 21
real estate agent burnout
Making decisions about how to protect your time and your energy is the first step toward creating a more satisfying and meaningful career, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Jan 21
What did Trump say about housing and mortgage rates at Davos?
President Trump kept his focus on a potential ban on institutional homebuyers and highlighted existing plans to buy $200B in mortgage bonds to drive down rates
by Taylor Anderson Jan 21
Buyers are returning, sellers are 'increasingly realistic about pricing': Pam Liebman
As the market shifts this year, key areas of opportunity await savvy agents, according to a Corcoran survey of affiliate owners shared exclusively with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 21
The MLS is under attack. Realtor.com’s CEO explains why
On this episode, Damian Eales gives his unfiltered take on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer
Industry vets debut playbook to provide ‘non-Realtor MLS Access’
Russ Cofano and Amit Kulkarni of Alloy Advisors are among a group that has created the 'Playbook for MLS Access in the Post NAR Policy Era'
by Taylor Anderson Jan 21
Secrets to ultra-luxury staging: customize, communicate and get it all done quickly
Not all staging is equal. Keys to success at an elite level include paying attention to detail, working with speed, and maintaining an open dialogue with the seller and listing agent
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 21
real estate positioning
Positioning is the specific promise you make to clients and the specific pain point you solve, Josh Ries writes. Effective positioning is essential for great follow-up, connection and marketing
by Josh Ries Jan 21
real estate team leadership
Teams are not one size fits all, new contributor Ashlee Jankovich writes. Agent success is directly related to their role alignment rather than team model
by Ashlee Jankovich Jan 20
An image of hands on a laptop keyboard with a digital overlay to represent AI for brokerage operations.
AI isn't about replacing people, Kate Hulbert writes. It's about reducing friction, improving consistency and allowing your team to spend time on high-value work
by Kate Hulbert Jan 20
Washington agent sues Zillow for alleged mortgage steering
Another class-action lawsuit, this time from a Washington state real estate agent, has accused Zillow of illegally steering business to Zillow Home Loans
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 20