Summer housing slowdown brings bidding wars back to earth
Competition eased throughout the nation for Redfin agents, who reported only 60% of their offers were part of a bidding war in July
by Daniel Houston Aug 17
Digging into listing tech: Here's what you should know
It comes as no surprise that buyers want to see photos, detailed property information, virtual tours and more when looking for a house. But agents don't always deliver. Here are some strategies worth stealing
by Bernice Ross Aug 17
OneMob's video landing pages offer a terrific marketing advantage
OneMob is a video content creation and email marketing solution that can help real estate agents convert leads and communicate with clients
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 17
Pulse: Readers share how to make listings stand out in 2021
From virtual staging to 3D tours, agents today have a lot of tools and services at their disposal to really make a listing shine. Here's what our readers are using today
by Inman Aug 17
Agent/broker perspective: Will serving on a condo board or HOA help my business?
An agent is wondering if joining a condo or homeowners association board will help her in her real estate career. What advice should her broker give her?
by Anthony Askowitz Aug 17
Market analysts increase Compass revenue forecast to $6.3B
After solid second-quarter earnings, investment analysts are predicting Compass' stock will rise back to the level of its initial public offering performance
by Marian McPherson Aug 16
New Jersey luxury RE/MAX franchise acquires indie competitor
The newly combined company will have five offices in the Jersey Shore region, and it will focus on the luxury end of the market
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 16
Does it really matter where you hang your license? Here's the truth
Opinion
A solid agent will be good anywhere. However, the decision of where you hang your license can determine a lot about how you take your business to the next level — and whether you'll even make it in real estate
by Joseph Santini Aug 16
What COVID surge? Agents carry on as cases, vaccine mandates rise
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and brokerages are cracking down with vaccine mandates, but agents don't believe it will disrupt the market like it did during last year's peak
by Libertina Brandt Aug 16
How to strengthen your negotiation chops
Sharpening your negotiation skills will ensure you are equipped to represent clients and provide the best possible service. And just like anything else, you'll need constant practice. Here are a few tips to help you
by Santiago Arana Aug 16
Stop presenting and start conversing: the art of the listing conversation
Take your communication skills to the next level when you stop talking at sellers and start talking with them
by Darryl Davis Aug 16
Let your voice be heard: Become an Inman contributor today
We see you out in the trenches every day hustling, bringing your clients top-notch service and making dreams come true. That's why we want you to become an Inman contributor
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 14
Compass scoops up RE/MAX, Keller Williams teams in Indiana
The company also hired Jennil Salazar, a RE/MAX agent Compass says is the top individual agent in the entire state by sales volume
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 13
Cash in on your hard work: 7 steps for getting more online reviews
Online reviews and recommendations are key to building credibility with potential customers and growing your business. Don't know where to start? Here are a few strategies to get your clients talking about you
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 13
The Real Word: What did Zillow's Q2 earnings report reveal?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Black real estate agent and his clients who were handcuffed while touring a home, Zillow seeing profits slip and real estate agents paying NCAA athletes
by Byron Lazine Aug 13
3 moments that made Compass New York Tristate President Rory Golod
Rory Golod has climbed the ranks at Compass to become the president of the brokerage's offices in the New York tristate region. Here are 3 moments that shaped his career
by Libertina Brandt Aug 12