Faster, easier, more personal: How tech is shaping luxury real estate
Opinion
These three tech trends allow luxury agents to give their clients a better experience, which is why they will change the face of real estate in 2021 and beyond
by Mauricio Umansky Feb 11
Get your priorities straight! 10 questions assistants should ask
Assistants can dig into their leader’s thinking and leadership style even more to help shape the decision-making process by asking these questions
by Adam Hergenrother Feb 11
Agents fear Zillow's ShowingTime acquisition, worry about their data
After Zillow announced its acquisition of ShowingTime for $500M on Wednesday, real estate agents expressed concerns about the portal's growing reach and the fate of their data
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
$1M home searches hit record high in January: Redfin
Homes priced over $1M made up 10.8% of all saved searches on Redfin.com in January, up from 8.5% the previous year, and the highest point this figure has reached since 2017
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Creating YouTube content? 7 ideas for generating infinite topics
When it comes to marketing your business, video can prove to be an indispensable tool. If you're ready to up your video game and create hyperlocal, engaging content, here are a few strategies to keep in mind
by Bernice Ross Feb 10
Real (Estate) Talk: How to be an antiracist real estate pro
Opinion
Impact is greater than intentions. The solution then is not solely to be a well-meaning real estate professional but an actively antiracist one. Here are a few resources to help you
by Lee Davenport Feb 10
Is CoStar a Zillow competitor? Of course it is
Opinion
As CoStar made a huge splash entering residential real estate with the purchase of Homesnap and Houses.com, many questions were left unanswered
by Jay Thompson Feb 10
Pulse: Tell us about a time when tech saved the day
This week, we're asking you to share your best experiences with tech — those moments when you welcomed digital tools into your process with open arms
by Inman Feb 10
Nearly 1 in 5 millennials have given up on homeownership
A new report from Apartment List finds that most millennials have no down payment savings and big disparities by race
Miami agent Jeff Miller shares the spark behind his 20-year career
ONE Sotheby's International Realty agent Jeff Miller shares how a summer job at 10 years old sparked a stellar real estate career
by Marian McPherson Feb 9
5 tips for taking traditional door-knocking digital
You don't have to abandon your traditional real estate door-knocking values — you simply have to pivot them. Here's how you can put a modern-day twist on something you've been doing for years
by Stacey Soleil Feb 9
5 things to watch as Coldwell Banker navigates 2021
Growth, diversity and differentiation will be among the issues to keep an eye on as one of real estate's most venerable brands navigates uncharted waters
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 9
Pulse: Readers share the worst piece of advice they've ever received
This week, our readers share some of the worst counsel they've ever received from fellow industry professionals — and what they learned from their experiences
by Inman Feb 9
Helping millennial and Gen Z buyers: What you should know
Younger generations are certainly a new breed of buyers, and as we all know, we have to evolve with the times — and the customer. Find that digital and competitive edge to remain relevant and outshine competitors
Dealing with indecisive buyers? File, don't fire
Who has time to deal with wishy-washy buyers in inventory-starved markets? Pat Hiban sits down with real estate coach Darryl Davis to get his top strategies on turning these buyers into opportunities for doubling business
by Pat Hiban Feb 9
Need a boost? 6 motivational books that'll inspire you
Opinion
Fill your mind with uplifting material, and you’ll feel positive and motivated all year long. If you haven’t already read these books, add them to your 2021 reading list immediately
by Santiago Arana Feb 9