So you want to be a mentor? Read this first
If you’re thinking about becoming a mentor, you should have a solid picture of what you’re getting yourself into before committing to working with a new agent. That agent's career depends on your leadership
by John Giffen Jun 28
What should agents post? 5 social media guidelines for 2020
A lot of agents are questioning what’s appropriate to post on social media amid the pandemic and the current protests on racial injustice. Here are a few guidelines on what to post (and what not to)
by Katie Lance Jun 27
Not like all the rest? 5 lesser known CRMs that should be on your radar
Opinion
Rich in innovation, the CRM segment of tech is popular, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution. These products might not be top-of-mind, but they are worth checking out
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 26
Raj Qsar on the state of the luxury market: 'It's on fire'
The owner and CEO of The Boutique Real Estate Group in Orange County has seen a significant shift in buyer attitudes since the onset of the pandemic
Smart home tech for agents: How to curate a smart bathroom
For those who want to improve the bathroom experience, there's a host of options available — from heated toilet seats to voice-activated mirrors that can read you news and give weather updates
by Brandon Doyle Jun 26
Why MLSs should treat rentals the same as for-sale listings
There has never been a better time — or a greater need — to make rentals a mandatory property class. More data on the MLS, especially during a pandemic, serves the MLS and the brokers, agents and consumers who depend on it
by Cameron Paine Jun 26
The Real Word: How divorced couples should approach finding an agent
More this week: a discussion on the pros and cons of using gamification to boost agents' productivity, and Real Trends, which adjusted its ranking system this year
by Byron Lazine Jun 26
Summer outlook: Pandemic impacts may linger, but agents expect to close deals
More than a dozen agents who spoke with Inman said that inventory shortages and masks will probably be around for some time. But they're also seeing an active market in which offers are pouring in
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 26
$34M Miami Beach spec mansion has a 5,600-gallon aquarium
The $1 million custom aquarium was imported from Japan and is so large that it must be maintained by a scuba diver
Chart-topping rapper Travis Scott buys $23.5M hilltop LA estate
Compass' Carl Gambino worked with Scott while Douglas Elliman's Fredrik Eklund and Marcy Roth represented the seller.
3 ways the pandemic has changed lead generation
Agents said during Inman's Town Hall Thursday that they're still having success finding clients — even if the pandemic is changing the ways those clients find them
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Why the 'R' in CRM is so important right now
During an Inman Town Hall session Thursday, brokers shared tips for agents on how to best position themselves to succeed this summer
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25
Al Capone's childhood home lists for $2.9M
The Park Slope childhood home of infamous mobster Al 'Scarface' Capone, where he lived until moving to Chicago around 1920, is now on the market for $2.9M
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 25
Want a 95% retention rate? Here’s how this 180-agent team does it
Higher retention means a more cohesive culture and more highly trained and seasoned agents serving your clients
by Adam Hergenrother Jun 25