As Compass and Zillow duke it out, will agents come out on top?
Amid private listing debates and portal wars, agents should be asking one question: How does my business benefit from the outcome?
by Christy Murdock Jun 28
How dialed-in perks turn forever clients into lead-gen machines
Serve your clients so well that they can't help sharing the good news about the service you provide, sending new clients to you along the way, broker Amy Stockberger writes
by Amy Stockberger Jun 28
'NAR needs to get out of the MLS business': Windermere's Jacobi
Opinion
MLSs are just too important to the health of the industry, and to the homebuying and selling process, to keep them under NAR’s control, Windermere co-President OB Jacobi writes
by OB Jacobi Jun 27
Zero-cost lead generation with Verl Workman: Now Streaming
Tune in to Inman Access as Verl Workman of Workman Success Systems helps you generate leads and turn them into loyal clients
by Inman Jun 27
New Florida condo laws poised to ease buyer affordability stress
The 2 laws provide more generous timelines for condo associations and potential homebuyers on inspections and the reviewing of documents, among other measures, which should ease assessments that can negatively impact homeowners and buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 27
Compass asks judge to block Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings
In a motion filed on Friday, Compass said that it seeks to ‘dent’ Zillow’s dominance and asked the court to stop Zillow’s ban on publicly marketed private listings, which takes effect on Monday
by Taylor Anderson Jun 27
Compass, Zillow, Redfin and the rest: It's 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 Jun 27
Selling real estate is selling a story. Here’s how to do it right
For luxury broker Latham Jenkins, the key to marketing a luxury property boils down to this advice: Don’t just sell houses. Sell experiences
by Latham Jenkins Jun 27
What homebuyers want right now is some certainty: Economist
NewHomeSource Chief Economist Ali Wolf will provide insights into economic factors, buyer behavior, and how market shifts are impacting consumers at Inman Connect San Diego
by Matt Carter Jun 27
How new mom authenticity translated into 400 sides in 5 years
Find out how this South Carolina agent went from zero to 400 in her first 5 years in real estate, while also juggling new mom and Army wife life
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 27
Home sweet profit: How vacation rentals fuel local economies
Opinion
Short-term rental expert Julie Brinkman sees vacation rentals as economic drivers that enrich communities as they generate income for homeowners
by Julie Brinkman Jun 27
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators, including some surprising upside despite a disappointing spring market
by Jeff Tucker Jun 26
Lessons from building Arizona's fastest-growing luxury brokerage
Sharing knowledge, lifting others and celebrating victories creates an inviting foundation for unparalleled growth, new Inman contributor Chris Morrison writes
by Chris Morrison Jun 26
Pride community at a parade with hands raised and the LGBT flag.
Opinion
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage, Mary Mancera writes, though society is seemingly supportive of the community, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people remains visible
by Mary Mancera Jun 26
Teams Spotlight: Lisa Simonsen, The Simonsen Team
Find out how this luxury broker and her team continue to set records in some of the country's most exclusive markets
by Christy Murdock Jun 26
How to build a soul-aligned support circle that elevates your vision
The people you surround yourself with can fuel or extinguish your fire. Debra Trappen shares strategies for building up and letting go
by Debra Trappen Jun 26