Mark McLaughlin leaves Compass to start new venture
Compass California President Mark McLaughlin will be leaving his post on Sept. 30 to rebuild his venture capital firm, McLaughlin Ventures
by Marian McPherson Aug 9
3 strategies for beating institutional investors in a bidding war
Beating out institutional investors in a bidding war is a lot like beating out other buyers, but with a bit of a twist. Agents should aim to become fluent in all the relevant tools available
Turn up the curb appeal: 11 ideas for getting your listing sold
A well-maintained landscape and attractive exterior are key to capturing a potential buyer's attention right from the start. Here are a few ways to boost your listing's curb appeal and make a stellar first impression
by Antoinette Fargo Aug 9
What agents need to know about luxury laundry rooms
A well-designed, organized and cheerful laundry room or "clothing care center," no matter where it's located in a home, is definitely a fantastic selling point. Here are a few features agents should learn about
by Gerard Splendore Aug 9
Orange clock
Finding efficiencies wherever you can will help you work smarter, not harder. Here are 11 must-try apps that'll save you time, put you in control and keep you organized wherever you go
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 8
Keller Williams to take Mega Camp conference digital as COVID cases rise
As a result of rising COVID-19 cases, the Austin-based conference will be held fully online later this month, a Keller Williams spokesperson told Inman
by Libertina Brandt Aug 6
As daily COVID cases surpass 100K, brokerages face tough vax decision
Most brokerages told Inman they can't force agents, who are mostly independent contractors, to get the vaccine. Lawyers Inman spoke to said otherwise
by Libertina Brandt Aug 6
3 moments that made Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman
From juggling 100 cases a day as an attorney to switching careers and being promoted from agent to manager, Bess Freedman shares the 3 moments that paved her path to success
by Libertina Brandt Aug 6
Want to focus on the future? Give back to nature
Opinion
As real estate professionals, we should be finding ways to be good neighbors to our clients and to the earth that surrounds and sustains us and our businesses. Here's what you can do to help
by Troy Palmquist Aug 6
The Real Word: Are sellers spying on agents?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a growing number of sellers who use spy cams during showings, the slowing down of bidding wars, and Liz Vaynerchuk-Novello’s simple strategy that makes a big difference
by Byron Lazine Aug 6
Name regulations might not be so bad for multistate teams
Opinion
It's fully understandable that teams in Connecticut are frustrated at impending changes that could cost them money and branding. However, if regulation happened nationwide, some commonality from state to state could be a welcome change
by Carl Medford Aug 6
Redfin agents returning to the office must be vaccinated, masked
Redfin announced in a company wide email earlier this week that all employees returning to the office must provide proof of vaccination. It's encouraging agents to also mask up
by Libertina Brandt Aug 5
The real estate agent Olympian athletes who competed in Tokyo
Here's what the select group of agent Olympians have to say about being part of the Olympic tradition while also nurturing their real estate careers
Lazy homesellers are skipping repairs and cashing out — for now
Thanks to high demand and low supply, sellers don't have to do much to their homes to attract buyers — and often don't. But that could change, real estate agents told Inman
by Libertina Brandt Aug 5
5 tips for making a splash in a new market
From researching your target audience to utilizing a robust mix of tools and creative content, developing a thoughtful marketing campaign will ensure your brand stands out from the rest