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 are key to building credibility with potential customers, Jimmy Burgess writes. Don't know where to start? Here are strategies to get your clients to sing your praises
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
New Compass agents can compete with Howard Hanna: Court
Howard Hanna had sought a preliminary injunction to prevent its former agents from violating noncompete, nonsolicitation and confidentiality agreements
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 12
Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much
Opinion
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here's what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission
by Teresa Boardman Aug 12
How inflation has impacted this broker
Opinion
Inflation can have a deep and lasting impact on housing and the larger economy. Here, one broker steps back to recount what it was like during the 1970s inflation and what's different now
by Gretchen Rosenberg Aug 12
3 simple tactics for getting your luxury waterfront listing sold
Selling a luxury house that overlooks the water can be lucrative, if you know how to do it right. Here are a few tried-and-true tips to help you promote the benefits of living in a waterfront residence
by Larry Alton Aug 12