NAR offers $99 home security package for Realtors, clients
SafeStreets offers NAR members and their clients a full security system for an installation fee of $99 plus ongoing monthly costs. It's the 3rd addition to NAR's Realtor Benefits program this year
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
Gary Keller, Opendoor stock, one broker’s TikTok: 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 Aug 15
Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler resigns under pressure from investors, co-founder
After months of investor criticism, Carrie Wheeler has resigned as Opendoor CEO. A search for a new CEO is now underway
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
HGTV who? TikTok, not reality TV, took this broker's business to another level
Landing a role on HGTV shortly after launching her own brokerage was great for Tatiana Londono. But she credits TikTok with skyrocketing her career into the stratosphere
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 15
One year later, 5 agents look at how buyer agent compensation changes have reshaped real estate
It's been a year of big talk, real change and lessons learned since Aug. 17, 2024. Martha Melendez looks at how the industry has shifted since terms of the commission settlement kicked in
by Martha Melendez Aug 15
7 ways to get back up again when this market knocks you down
Pick yourself up, dust yourself off, and get your head back in the game with these strategies from coach Darryl Davis
by Darryl Davis Aug 15
Smart financial planning tips to protect your real estate income
Your response to up-and-down economic cycles, grounded in solid financial planning, determines whether you survive or dominate, Certified Financial Planner Amanda Neely writes
by Amanda Neely Aug 15
real estate kickback rules
RESPA is real estate's biggest party foul. Compliance expert Summer Goralik explains the rules
by Summer Goralik Aug 14
New course gives agents cutting-edge consumer, design trends data
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate teams up with BHG magazine to create an accreditation course to help agents leverage exclusive, cutting-edge consumer behavior and home design trends
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
Here's the last look at Redfin's finances as an independent company
The tech-based brokerage’s losses were mounting in 2025 before it merged with Rocket in a deal valued at just under $1.8B, according to new documents
by Taylor Anderson Aug 14
Face-to-face networking? Here’s how to be memorable
In an age of short attention spans, the ability to connect face to face is more important than ever, Bernice Ross writes. Here's how to make the most of your next networking opportunity
by Bernice Ross Aug 14
How real estate pros can thrive beyond the MLS in the AI era
Marketing expert Molly McKinley shares how savvy agents are building sustainable competitive advantages through integrated digital marketing
by Molly McKinley Aug 14
A due diligence checklist to protect your fixer-upper investment
Fixer-uppers can be great investments, even in challenging real estate markets, but only if you know what to look for
by Andrew Reichek Aug 14
Coachella for real estate pros: How I navigate the industry's big events
While conferences and networking events may seem worlds apart from your favorite music festival, they have more in common than you may expect, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Aug 14
3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick
Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all 3 of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums
by Annette DeCicco Aug 14
Opendoor CEO resigns
Investor Eric Jackson takes credit for leading retail investors to buy a stock that was worth 51 cents a month ago. Next, he wants to join the board of directors and oust CEO Carrie Wheeler
by Taylor Anderson Aug 13