Say no to FSBO! 7 risks homesellers take when they go it alone
Opinion
In today's market, the stakes are high, decisions are swift, and there is immense pressure on everyone in the transaction — which is why sellers need a real estate agent by their side
by Cara Ameer Feb 2
3 ways agents can support local businesses today
A time like this requires something more of each and every one of us. Here are a few ways the real estate community can help other small businesses survive in this tough situation
by Michael Zaransky Feb 2
How this agent increased sales volume (by millions) without leaving the house
John McCarthy increased his production by millions without leaving the house to meet clients. Here’s how he leveraged resources to get deals done
by Ryan Rodenbeck Feb 2
No matter what, Realtors are the ones who make home happen
Opinion
Despite the daily onslaught of market disruptors seeking to remove Realtors from the equation, there will always be a need for the personal touch in walking clients through the sale or purchase of their most important asset
by Carl Medford Feb 1
How real estate is taming the chaos of agent health insurance
Most agents are independent contractors, meaning they don't automatically get health coverage from jobs. But recent years have seen a variety of options cropping up to solve that issue
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 1
Streamline your workflow! 5 steps to improve customer experience
If you want your work to be more predictable and manageable, embrace processes within your business. Efficiency and a consistent, exceptional client experience will reward you. Here’s how to get started
by Lindsey Hood Jan 30
Is brand advertising or lead generation better for me?
Inman Connect speakers help break down which marketing strategy is best for each brokerage
WATCH: Redfin and KW execs go head-to-head at Connect
Redfin's Glenn Kelman and Keller Williams' Josh Team forcefully defended their companies' respective approaches to agent employment. Now, watch the entire video as a special Select subscriber benefit.
by Inman Jan 29
RE/MAX starts displaying buyers' agent commission on listings
The move comes in the wake of the agreement between NAR and DOJ concerning Realtor competition
by Patrick Kearns Jan 29
Authenticity matters! Win high-net-worth clients by giving back
Real estate has been good to everyone last year, so now's the time to think about investing in communities that mean something to you. Here's how you can align yourself with a charitable cause and win clients
by Richard Horswell Jan 29
The Real Word: Should agents stop building their brands?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss whether or not real estate agents should build their own brand, the 2021 market and the sale of Tommy Hilfiger’s Connecticut estate
by Byron Lazine Jan 29
Compass files countersuit against Realogy
The 77-page complaint says the modernization of the real estate industry poses an 'existential threat' to Realogy
by Patrick Kearns Jan 28
Why brokers need a dynamic leadership plan
At Inman Connect, leaders from BHGRE came together to discuss how brokers can better help agents build roadmaps, establish systems and remain 'dynamic'
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 28
Tech brokerages see bundling, salaries as the future of real estate
During an Inman Connect session on Thursday, executives from Homie and Orchard advocated an approach that includes bundling more services under one roof, and treating consumers — not agents — as brokerages' primary customers
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
Is Compass more innovative than Redfin? This VC doesn't think so
Sapphire Ventures' Paul Levine called the timing of Compass' IPO 'fantastic,' but he cast doubt on how innovative it is compared to other publicly traded real estate companies
by Patrick Kearns Jan 28
Why 'higher' standard doesn't mean 'highest' standard
Opinion
Yes, the NAR Code of Ethics is a higher standard — but it isn’t the highest standard. Here's what one broker thinks about self-policing among Realtors and the consequences of ethics violations
by Teresa Boardman Jan 28