Pulse: What are your top tips for breaking into luxury?
This week, we're asking readers to share their best tips for newbie agents wanting to pursue a career in the high-end market. What do they need to do, and what skills should they focus on?
by Inman Oct 7
10 simple, thrifty ways to generate more Google leads
We all know that page views often translate into more leads and commissions for your business. So, here are a few tips to help you generate more views for your website, posts and videos with little or no cost
by Bernice Ross Oct 7
Shake-up at The Agency: Former Compass leader named new president
Rainy Hake Austin is set to join The Agency as president. Co-founder and current president Billy Rose will move to a vice-chairman role on the company's board of directors
by Patrick Kearns Oct 6
Fight the power: Off-the-grid cabins spark demand from rural buyers
Homebuyers are flocking to rustic off-the-grid cabins — many without electricity — in Maine, Oklahoma, New York and Wyoming, among other states, as residents seek to distance themselves from their neighbors amid the continuing coronavirus pandemic
The leaders have emerged — and they're retiring RETS
Most of the real estate industry is driving its data around in a clunky, decades-old car. But now, leading MLS technology organizations are finally helping us trade it in for a newer and more efficient model
by Sam DeBord Oct 6
Nest Seekers International adds No. 1 real estate YouTuber to its ranks
YouTuber and producer Erik Conover has joined Nest Seekers after building one of the top luxury real estate and lifestyle channels with 1.5M followers
by Marian McPherson Oct 6
Why agents need continued education — especially today
For agents, education goes hand in hand with having a positive work environment and company culture. The more resources they have at their disposal, the more likely they are to thrive. Here's why
by Jill Butler Oct 6
Pulse: The best luxury marketing video you've seen
This week, we're sharing high-end real estate videos that take it a step further with creativity, visual appeal and thoughtfulness. From parodies to sweeping, cinematic videos, here are a handful of top choices
by Inman Oct 6
Lesson Learned: Fall in love with your clients
Find out how Northrop Realty’s Creig Northrop succeeds by putting the client first
by Christy Murdock Oct 6
Out-of-state buyers? 5 tips for helping them in a hot seller's market
Working with buyers from hundreds or thousands of miles away can be a hectic process. However, it all becomes easier (and less stressful) when you have a well-thought-out plan in place. Here are a few tips
by John Gluch Oct 6
Compass acquires title and escrow software startup Modus
The 60-person team behind the closing services startup will join Compass to bolster the latter's goal to build an end-to-end platform for real estate
by Patrick Kearns Oct 5
Working with skittish sellers? 7 ways to ease their worries
In today's confusing world, agents need to do everything they can to ensure a smooth transaction. These tips can help your sellers feel heard, comforted and in control of the process
by Grattan Donahoe Oct 3
The Real Word: Zillow to hire agents — now what?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow’s latest announcement, Netflix’s new social media docudrama and America’s largest artificial surf park
by Byron Lazine Oct 2
4 can't-miss real estate events happening virtually this fall
Even though events are held virtually now, they still offer tremendous value — and a chance to connect with some of the best real estate experts in the world. Here are a few noteworthy digital happenings
by Victoria Kennedy Oct 2