3 ways to show thanks this year (and earn more business next year)
Showing gratitude brings more benefits than any business deal or marketing effort. Discover ways to express your appreciation to clients and make this Thanksgiving memorable
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 19
Create future closings: How to keep tabs on your VIPs
Provide yourself a clear path to success by focusing on anticipated listings and clients, along with your most active referral partners. Start filling up your whiteboard today, add value to the names on your board, and watch your business flourish
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 18
Courted borders on near-business critical: Tech Review Update
Opinion
Courted offers in-depth market research functionality, along with increased agent and office management capabilities
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 18
How one indie broker lured more than 20 agents from Compass
Last year, Dudum Real Estate Group made headlines when it hired nearly two dozen agents from Compass. Its broker-owner Julie Del Santo discusses how it came together
by Daniel Houston Nov 18
Inflation hasn't peaked yet: 2022 housing forecast
However, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner firmly believes that the economy will continue to grow. Here's his 2022 housing forecast
by Matthew Gardner Nov 17
Realogy, Sotheby's partner to purchase Concierge Auctions
The real estate conglomerate and auction house have joined forces to acquire luxury home marketplace Concierge Auctions for an undisclosed amount
by Marian McPherson Nov 17
The secret to this brokerage’s culture? Being approachable
Here's how one broker-owner has cultivated an inviting, approachable culture that fosters trust and confidence within the local community, leading to consistent success
by Ben Fox Nov 17
Why the infrastructure bill is a lose for affordable housing
Opinion
What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn't address is affordable housing. 'Housing is a necessity,' says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here's why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly
by Teresa Boardman Nov 17
@properties to acquire Christie's International Real Estate
The long-term brand license agreement is expected to close on Dec. 1 and will position Christie's for 'accelerated growth under the leadership of an industry expert,' Inman can exclusively report
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
Can eXp actually hit 500,000 agents?
EXp founder Glenn Sanford said his company should have half a million agents in 5 years. We asked some experts if that was realistic
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 17
Compass lays out 2022 vision plan, unveils 'Find an Agent' platform
A supersized transaction management and referral platform, a new client dashboard and continued market expansion are all at the heart of Compass' mission to create 'clients for life'
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
Robert Reffkin shares the 'magic' of Compass at REtreat Conference
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin kicked off his brokerage's first in-person conference in over a year with a reflection on how COVID changed him and the company.
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
WATCH: Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman on his iBuyer growth skepticism
Glenn Kelman said at ICLV that many agents expect iBuyers to grow. He isn't so convinced, but he does see disintermediation as a real issue
by Inman Nov 16
7 ways to market your new listing for FREE
Want to stand out from the competition and win the listing? To maximize the probability that you will get the listing, include these strategies in your marketing plan. The best part? They'll cost you absolutely nothing
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
What readers' Thanksgiving marketing looks like this year
Last week, we asked readers: When it comes to your business, how are you making the most of Thanksgiving? Here's what our readers reported
by Inman Nov 16
Avi Dorfman's 8-year battle with Compass is finally over
Eight years after filing suit against Compass, Avi Dorfman has what he wants — a founder title and compensation for his role in helping the company pivot in 2012
by Marian McPherson Nov 16