Meme stock rally? Short squeeze? This iBuyer's share price is soaring
Opendoor, which posted a $392M 2024 net loss and faced delisting from the Nasdaq Stock Market, has seen shares surge 283% in the last month
by Matt Carter Jul 18
Navigating awkward commission conversations: Now Streaming
Real estate coach Darryl Davis teaches you to navigate the sometimes tricky conversations surrounding commissions
by Inman Jul 18
As it turns out, ‘Superman’ has always been a real estate movie
In the new box-office blockbuster and past live-action iterations, the Man of Steel’s arch nemesis has always been bent on global land grabs
by Christy Murdock Jul 18
Strategies, schemes and shenanigans: 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 Christy Murdock Jul 18
3 ways to protect the identity of a high-profile luxury homebuyer
Working with high-profile clients isn’t just about finding the perfect home, broker Kamran Zand writes. It’s about protecting their lifestyle, reputation and security
by Kamran Zand Jul 18
What real estate brokerages can learn from luxury hotel brands
Real estate companies have the opportunity to craft a distinctive client experience aligned with their brand, values, vision and mission, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes
by Rainy Hake Austin Jul 18
This agent bought a home at 22. Now she helps Gen Z do the same
Gen Z is ready to purchase a home, but they need guidance and education, Atlanta-based Realtor Jessica Dudley writes. Here's how you can help them achieve their real estate goals
by Jessica Dudley Jul 18
EXp Realty exec tells agents to stop using bad photos
Wendy Forsythe also recently said agents right now need to adapt to longer listing marketing periods and offered some advice for today's team leaders
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 18
Finding Financial Freedom: Karen Roy’s 2nd act blueprint
Coach Melanie Klein profiles Karen Roy, who found mentorship, ongoing training and a strong brand when she joined a real estate team
by Melanie Klein Jul 17
9 power plays to win the world’s wealthiest real estate clients
If you want to attract seriously wealthy clients, luxury expert Chris Pollinger writes, you need to stop playing checkers and start playing chess
by Chris Pollinger Jul 17
5 reasons part-time agent doesn't mean rookie agent
Next time you’re working with a part-time agent, Jonathan Pressman writes, give them a chance to show you what they bring to the table before you jump to conclusions
by Jonathan Pressman Jul 17
Real estate’s secret weapon is radical personalization: Umansky
Radical personalization is the real differentiator that turns a transaction into a story and a client into an advocate, The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes
by Mauricio Umansky Jul 17
Why indie brokerages still matter
Dezireh Eyn, CEO of Platinum Properties in New York City, writes that independent brokerages understand their people, their markets and the relationships that make real estate run
by Dezireh Eyn Jul 17
Andy Florance at ICLV 2024
In a post on LinkedIn, the CoStar CEO took aim at various Zillow policies and urged agents to reach out to the Justice Department
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16
Announcing the Realtor.com® PRO Resources hub on Inman.com
The resource center will showcase Realtor.com® tools and content and extend its commitment to helping real estate professionals
by Inman Jul 16
Homes.com sent direct mailers to sellers across the country asking them to pay to ‘boost’ their homes
Many agents have gathered in online forums to criticize the mailers as ‘unethical.’ But Homes.com’s parent company says most agents are fine with them
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16