The Real Word: Realogy's crumbling $400M deal
Plus, a few ways homebuyers might benefit from this health care crisis and what it means for real estate agents
by Byron Lazine May 1
Real estate as a sport: 4 lessons we can learn from athletes
Just like in sports, working in real estate requires constant practice and collaboration, especially in times of hardship. So, here's a thing or two agents can learn from professional athletes
by Geoff Bray May 1
How productive are Compass agents? A study
Unrivaled technology investment to boost agent efficiency has been a key component of the Compass narrative, but it remains an aspiration rather than a clearly demonstrable reality
by Mike DelPrete Apr 30
4 tech tools agents need now
Opinion
Missed this fun, fast Inman Town Hall session about what tech is hot and effective now? Here's a quick recap of the tools
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 30
Here's why you need to take a brand inventory right now
During a virtual Inman Town Hall session Thursday, 8z Real Estate CEO Lane Hornung advised all agents to make sure their messaging isn't tone deaf
by Patrick Kearns Apr 30
Agents should be authentic, lean on technology during pandemic
The pandemic makes it more important than ever for agents to rely on things like social media, though they should strive to be themselves while creating content
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
Increased uncertainty prompts rise in short-term and furnished rentals
As tourism drops and more renters are faced with questions of what comes next, a market for short-term leases and furnished rentals is opening up
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
Luxury snapshot: Housing markets will thrive after pandemic setbacks
Agents in 5 of the country's most glamorous enclaves have been impacted by the pandemic along with everyone else. But they also envision a sharp recovery in the months to come
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
As the pandemic persists, demand for remote luxury living soars
An estate in a remote part of southeastern Florida has hit the market for $25M — but it's only the most recent socially distant home to draw attention from the upper class
Goodbye sports cars, hello restraint: Luxury marketing flips the script
'The over-the-top marketing, the partying and the champagne is not cool right now,' said Donna Olshan, a luxury Realtor and the founder of Olshan Realty in New York
Keller Williams launches industrywide, 4-week education course
BOLD Pivot is a re-engineered, digitized version of the company's BOLD coaching course, which is offered through its KW MAPS Coaching platform
by Patrick Kearns Apr 30
5 ways your team can set itself up for post-pandemic success
Consider this time at home the perfect opportunity to audit your business and set positive plans in motion for the future
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 30
Looking for a CRM? 15 features you should know
Opinion
Customer relationship management solutions are critical to most in the industry, but they can be challenging to choose. Although common, these features can be executed in a myriad of ways
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 30
Want to ramp up new business? Leverage these digital platforms
As traditional, face-to-face methods of generating new business aren't an option, now is the time to leverage digital marketing instead, using both simple organic strategies and paid traffic
by Elisha Israel Apr 30
How can you serve your clients now? Focus on safety, not sales
The ability to handle most things virtually is the perk of living in today's world. Here's how you can serve and connect with clients while protecting their safety amid COVID-19
by Aaron Stelle Apr 30
Should we adjust our ad spend? Team advertising strategies to consider now
Teams that choose to adapt to the unique needs of a crisis market will find many opportunities to stay top-of-mind with prospects while nurturing leads. Here are a few ad spend strategies to consider
by Kathleen Black Apr 30