Property at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate asks $60M — Alexandria's priciest listing ever
Mount Vernon's 16,000-square-foot River View estate combines history with modern amenities on the banks of the Potomac River
Why this luxury agent bought a SF condo when everyone is leaving
'This is the first time in a good 10-year run that we've seen a lot more available inventory,' San Francisco broker Tracy McLaughlin told Inman
The Real Word: NAR buyer commission lawsuit continues
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s buyer commission lawsuit, working with out-of-state buyers and a new trend in luxury real estate
by Byron Lazine Oct 9
Why referrals should have a place in your sales strategy
Opinion
Both prospecting and marketing are important, but your sales strategy is not a two-legged stool. It is a three-legged stool, and the third leg should be your referral plan
by Inman Oct 9
Smart home tech for agents: Want the best home office setup?
This year, the home office became a treasured room in most people's homes. To improve your WFH experience (and make it infinitely more comfortable), here are a few smart tech options
by Brandon Doyle Oct 9
Gary Keller is paving the way for the next era of Keller Williams
Opinion
By stepping back as CEO and establishing KWx, Gary Keller has shown us all what’s possible when you meet the next challenge head on
MoxiWorks launches tool to predict number of home sales
The new prediction model will run on a monthly basis to forecast the number of U.S. home sales two months in advance based on data from the company's presentation builder
3 tips for marketing luxury listings during the holidays
Unfortunately, the eggnog won’t be flowing at holiday-themed open houses, but there are ways to safely market a luxury listing during this time with a little bit of (pumpkin) spice
by David Parnes AND James Harris Oct 8
3 building blocks for business resilience today
Instead of focusing on building, a lot of agents and teams have shifted gears. Now, they're rebuilding, adapting and tweaking their processes instead. Here are a few things to remember when crafting a strategy for moving forward
by Kathleen Black Oct 8
How to lead through the ups and downs
Business, just like life, is full of ups and downs. It's your job as a leader to challenge your team members to dig deeper during the good times and push through when the going gets tough. Here's how
What is it like to be a poll worker during a pandemic?
Opinion
There's a need for poll workers in many states. Here's why broker-owner Teresa Boardman volunteered, what it was like and why she'll do it again on Nov. 3 for the national election
by Teresa Boardman Oct 8
Why you should negotiate your commission, not cut it
Your commission is negotiated when you take the listing, but after that point, it becomes 'cutting' — and that is not what a luxury agent should engage in
by Spyro Kemble Oct 8
Are incentives the key to navigating a softening seller's market?
Agents in California and New York share how they're dealing with softening seller's markets and whether buyer's incentives are worth the potential trouble
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
Frustrated clients? Top real estate agents offer tips for staying positive
Historically low inventory is leading prospective clients to miss out on dream homes, brokerage leaders said Tuesday during a virtual roundtable discussion hosted by Chris Heller, the chief real estate officer of OJO Labs. Here's how to help them stay positive
by Patrick Kearns Oct 7
ClimateCheck calculates climate change risk for homeowners
Launched Wednesday, ClimateCheck takes the guesswork out of climate threats for homeowners by allowing access to a property's vulnerability to environmental impacts
Pulse: What are your top tips for breaking into luxury?
This week, we're asking readers to share their best tips for newbie agents wanting to pursue a career in the high-end market. What do they need to do, and what skills should they focus on?
by Inman Oct 7