'Burn the deadwood' and other lessons to take into 2022
Want to see growth in the new year? From welcoming alternate perspectives to setting and raising your baseline, here are four nuggets of wisdom to embrace in 2022 taken from history, nature and sports
by Robert Lucido Dec 15
Place to triple its workforce to bring its platform to more agent teams
At Connect Now, team leaders Chris Suarez and Ben Kinney share how they built a $1B proptech unicorn
by Matt Carter Dec 14
Realogy in 2022: Power buying, a luxury 'turbocharge' and more
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider outlines why he's bullish on the luxury market, where his company aims to invest and how his team is ready to take on whatever 2022 brings
by Marian McPherson Dec 14
Redfin calls on real estate websites to drop crime data
The company cited the real estate industry's history of redlining, as well as the potential to reinforce racial bias, as reasons to abandon crime data on search portals and other websites
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Real estate agents band together for recovery in tornado-stricken states
Tornadoes ripped through six states between Friday and Saturday morning, wreaking havoc and destruction. Realtors told Inman that they were helping each other amidst the devastation
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 13
Real estate in 2021 was weird, wild and always unpredictable
The year saw explosive rivalries, wild stock market performances and plenty of rage
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 13
Court tosses REX antitrust suit against Oregon anti-rebate law
Judge said discount brokerage had made 'compelling arguments' that law hurts consumers and artificially inflates home prices, but that states are immune from federal antitrust laws
by Andrea V. Brambila Dec 10
15 smart side hustles for real estate agents right now
Incorporate these 15 side gigs into your business plan to keep you afloat
by Christy Murdock Dec 10
7 strategies for marketing a notorious real estate property
Whether it has been the scene of a crime, a cult or a haunting, you can help buyers and sellers navigate the aftermath of a troubled property. Here's how
by Christy Murdock Dec 10
7 types of oddball homes — and how to find them
Finding unconventional homes requires a bit more work than looking on the MLS, but once you are known for a niche, clients will start coming to you through referral sources and word of mouth. If oddball homes are an area you want to expand in, here's what you should know
by Luke Babich Dec 10
Opendoor in 2022: As the king of the iBuyers grows, so does its risk
Opendoor faces an array of challenges from other companies and sectors as it aims to hold its position as the biggest and most successful iBuyer in the world
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 9
Corcoran expands in Caribbean with new Puerto Rico affiliate
Formerly known as Gramercy Real Estate Group, the San Juan firm will become Corcoran Puerto Rico and will be headed by Blanca Hebé López Pierluisi
Can’t get rid of pet odors before a showing? 5 tips to freshen up fast
Strong odors can be one of the biggest hurdles when selling a home. Learn how to identify the source and eliminate it for good
by Troy Palmquist Dec 9
5 ways indies can recruit competitively in 2022
Ready to grow your business? Find out how your independent brokerage can compete against the industry’s heavy-hitters with these strategies
by Christy Murdock Dec 7