Win new business by showing past clients you're a market expert
Agents are scaring up business from buyers and sellers in a tight market by reaching out to their sphere and providing insights that are unique to their market and situation
by Matt Carter Nov 2
Lucky number? Radius Agent lands its 2nd $13M funding round
After a $13M Series A in May, led by Peter Flint's NFX, the brokerage-as-a-service platform secured a Series B in the same amount, also from Flint
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 2
Realtor.com chief: Buying without an agent was 'terrifying'
Damian Eales lauded the American system of having agents representing buyers and sellers, but said that change is likely coming thanks to lawsuits and the DOJ
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 2
Luxury broker Tate Kelly joins Coldwell Banker Warburg
The Upper East Side native comes to the brand from Compass and has closed over $300M in sales during the course of his career. He specializes in Manhattan's luxury market
What to say to clients who've had bad experiences with teams
While some clients can see the value in a team structure for their real estate transactions, others are resistant. Erin McCormick Torres tells you what to say and how to set expectations
Mauricio Umansky faces his last dance on 'Dancing with the Stars'
Despite being praised as 'matadorable' weeks before by a judge, Umansky's performance of the Argentine tango on Halloween was not strong enough to get him the score needed to survive
For some sellers, cash offers can actually be a tool for listing agents
Offerpad's agent partnership program gives agents another tool when making listing presentations, and pays a 3% referral fee when their client accepts an offer from the iBuyer
by Matt Carter Nov 1
'Engage, work, share' to recruit and retain top talent
Kymber Lovett-Menkiti leads an Inman Connect panel on attracting and keeping the best of the best in 2024 by establishing a value proposition, creating exposure and cultivating culture
'A new age': Brad Inman, panelists unpack the Sitzer | Burnett verdict
During a live session Wednesday at virtual Connect, Brad Inman moderated a panel with Russ Cofano and Kendall Bonner on what lies ahead for agents as the commission model is upended
by Ben Verde Nov 1
'A great career, not a great year': 3 brokerage leaders play long game
In their session at Inman Connect virtual, these 3 brokerage leaders discussed how they've worked to carve out a central place in the communities they serve
by Daniel Houston Nov 1
Will Q3 earnings keep real estate mired in a 'Groundhog Day' loop?
Real estate companies have been trapped in a repeating cycle of bad financial quarters. Will this latest round of earnings break the loop, or is the industry doomed to relive it?
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Redfin CEO: With commissions in peril 'cooperation may crumble'
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said at Inman Connect on Wednesday that pressure from lawsuits and the Department of Justice may ultimately lead to 'a different world' than the one that exists today
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 1
Implement a listing-centered strategy with this 2-pronged plan
A group of prominent real estate voices laid out several actionable steps for building through a slow market at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Nov 1
How long can home prices hold out? Here's how I see it
When will rising interest rates, low inventory and diminishing buyer hopes translate into falling home prices? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner weighs in
by Matthew Gardner Nov 1
The broker's dilemma: To own or not to own; that is the question
New Inman contributor Lisa Troyano-Ascolese outlines the thought process behind starting or buying a brokerage and how to know if you're really ready
'Selling Sunset' Season 7 drops on Netflix on Friday
A trailer for the new season of the real estate reality TV series suggests broker Jason Oppenheim feels his LA office's agents have slacked off while 'the agents in the OC work their asses off'
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31