Rolling out new tech? 3 critical steps for better adoption
Technology that you’re paying for but not using is just money down the drain. Follow these steps, and you’ll get great adoption, increased agent loyalty and engagement — and the best return on your tech investment
by Kevin Van Eck Oct 7
HomeSmart+ to offer referral income to agents
HomeSmart now offers a new model for referral income and retirement contributions. To participate in HomeSmart+'s revenue-sharing program, agents will forgo the company's traditional 100 percent commission structure for an 80 percent model
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 7
High-performing luxury agent Mia Trudeau leaves Hilton & Hyland
Trudeau spent about 14 years at Hilton & Hyland where Beverly Hills Estates founders Rayni and Branden Williams also worked for over a decade
Keller Williams agent canned for conspiratorial 'plandemic' billboard
Former Greensboro KW agent Chris Carlan has been fired for his controversial billboard featuring a coronavirus conspiracy theory and Pepe the Frog, a well-known Neo-Nazi meme
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Ex Coldwell Banker employee claims pregnancy discrimination in lawsuit
In a suit filed against Realogy, Dominique Harkness, a former Coldwell Banker sales administrator, alleges she wasn't allowed to work from home because she was a new mom
Corcoran expands into the Bahamas with latest affiliate
Corcoran CA Christie Bahamas is the third affiliate to launch in the Caribbean and the 14th firm to join Corcoran’s affiliate network since its launch
by Libertina Brandt Oct 6
Coldwell Banker will be focusing on sellers in 2022 — here’s why
David Marine, chief marketing officer of Coldwell Banker, recently told Inman his company's ongoing rebranding efforts have improved both consumer and agent sentiment, and buoyed the fortunes of local franchisees
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 6
Want to excel at luxury? 8 client types every agent should be prepared for
When it comes to marketing luxury listings, review this list to see which descriptions best fit your client, and act accordingly. Find out what matters most to them, and focus on providing them exactly what they want
by Bernice Ross Oct 6
Zillow, ShowingTime and why lack of competition kills customer service
Opinion
As fewer companies dominate the scene and own the software it takes to run a real estate business, prices will go up while customer service and innovation decline
by Teresa Boardman Oct 6
Pulse: What is luxury in 2021? 'Beautiful spaces that makes sense'
What’s the most critical evolution luxury real estate has experienced? What’s most vital to luxury clients today? Here's what readers (OK, reader) said
by Inman Oct 5
Coldwell Banker acquires Warburg Realty
The company will now operate under the 'Coldwell Banker Warburg' banner
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
How to find listings in a highly competitive market
Becky Eakle argued during Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue Experience that the listing agent always wins. The key then is figuring out how to get more would-be sellers off the fence
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
'This is not a blip': Antitrust experts warn RE leaders to work with DOJ
The Council of Multiple Listing Services panelists warned real estate leaders and MLS members, 'It's better to be part of the process ... than having the rules written for you'
Coldwell Banker CEO M. Ryan Gorman on inventory, rebranding and more
In the lead up to Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue Experience, M. Ryan Gorman said he sees the seller's market sticking around for the foreseeable future
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
Want to be a million-dollar producer? 3 mindset shifts you need to make
When giving advice about making it in real estate, agents often talk about lead generation, follow-up, working your sphere and other strategies. What they don't talk about is mindset — an equally important aspect. Here's how mindset can catapult you to success
by Smita Singh Oct 5
What agents need to know about rigid foam insulation
Insulation, when installed properly, can significantly cut down energy costs, reduce noise, keep pests out, waterproof structures and minimize air filtration. Educate yourself on all the options so you can help your clients in their decision-making process
by Gerard Splendore Oct 5