real estate lead conversion
For better lead conversion rates, stop chasing volume, and start delivering real relevance
by Josh Ries Dec 15
Zillow stalemate with Chicago's MLS looks like it's coming to a head
In a weekend email to its members, Chicago’s MRED MLS warned that Zillow had been contacting subscribers to say there may be ‘disruptions’ starting in the new year
by Taylor Anderson Dec 15
Scott Poe
After several careers, Scott Poe has built a 50-agent brokerage, partnered with Zillow and Realtor.com, launched a mortgage company and architected a system designed to scale
Opendoor appoints new president and CFO
Lucas Matheson of Coinbase Canada has been named president and Christy Schwartz, who had been interim CFO, has officially been given the title on a permanent basis
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 15
Many agents contemplate leaving NAR if their MLS lifts policy: Intel
While most would stay, the share of real estate agents who say they would toss their Realtor membership if allowed is not small. Here's how some brokerages are planning to respond, and what arguments agents might find convincing
by Daniel Houston Dec 15
brokerage compensation
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay
by Christy Murdock Dec 15
real estate referrals matter
New AI technology is becoming so sophisticated, writes contributor Molly McKinley, that consumers may not recognize what's real or fake. This is a red flag for agents
by Molly McKinley Dec 15
AI prompts for real estate agents
The agents who embrace artificial intelligence, build local authority and deepen their value will dominate the next market cycle, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 14
How Netflix, Disney and OpenAI are redefining control online
From media mergers to AI deals, the latest moves show how power, access and audience ownership are shifting
by Jessi Healey Dec 13
House with a "for sale" sign in the front yard
Popular with 1st-time homebuyers, FHA loans have higher delinquency rates, and borrowers are more likely to end up underwater or in foreclosure when home prices fall
by Matt Carter Dec 12
real estate email campaigns
If your database feels cold or your emails aren’t converting, try one or more of these five strategy shifts from Josh Ries. The results might surprise you
by Josh Ries Dec 12
Rate cuts, podcasts, buyer’s agents: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 12
part-time real estate agent
Take a page out of Emily Nguyen’s playbook: Start with service, show up with value, and go all in
by Josh Ries Dec 12
Transforming agent marketing: Task-bound to scalable systems
Troy Palmquist talks with marketing directors about the evolving role of martech and how it can empower agents to build their brand within the brokerage
by Troy Palmquist Dec 11
believe in yourself
To get buyers to believe in you, you must first believe in yourself, your value and the organization you represent, broker-owner Lori Muller writes
by Lori Muller Dec 11
winter market strategies
Finance expert Sofia Nadjibi offers insights to help agents successfully position their clients during the December and January market slowdown
by Sofia Nadjibi Dec 11