Coldwell Banker welcomes first 3 brokerages to diversity program
Coldwell Banker has welcomed 3 women franchisees to its Inclusive Ownership Program, which aims at improving the diversity of real estate entrepreneurs
by Marian McPherson Aug 6
EXp CEO envisions surpassing 100K agents in 'next few years'
An agent count north of 100K would make eXp Realty the biggest brokerage in the US, with nearly twice the number of its leading competitor, Realogy Brokerage Group
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
Compass launches AI-powered CMA tool for agents
The new tool is the latest in a series of product rollouts for the New York City-founded brokerage
by Patrick Kearns Aug 6
3 effective coaching approaches for your team or brokerage
Opinion
Coaching your agents and team members is an essential component of leadership. It drives success and cohesion to keep everyone operating at a high level
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 6
Doors open, doors close: 6 strategies that generate (and kill) business
What habits or practices make you more successful — or diminish your chances of getting to the closing table — in today’s market?
by Troy Palmquist Aug 6
4 lessons one real estate pro learned from Doctors Without Borders
Doctors Without Borders is a unique organization doing much-needed work around the world. But the lessons of leadership apply to every business in every industry. Here's what one real estate professional learned from MSF about building a relationship-based business
by Bao Le Aug 6
5 things leaders should be doing for their teams right now
As a team leader, you have a responsibility to guide your team from panic to assurance — especially in challenging situations. That's why they look up to you. Here are a few strategies to help you be the supportive leader they're looking for
by Kathleen Black Aug 6
Former RE/MAX broker shifts to regional leadership role
Amy Lessinger will serve as the company's vice president of business growth in the West region, while Kevin Northrup will serve in the same role in the Northeast
by Patrick Kearns Aug 5
With assist from virtual world biz, eXp lands most profitable quarter ever
EXp World Holdings, the parent company of the virtual cloud real estate brokerage, posted a net income of $8.3M in the second quarter
by Patrick Kearns Aug 5
Why now is the time to hold a seller seminar — and how to do it
Buyer seminars have worked for years. But what about seller seminars? Zoom provides a great way to do seller seminars today, especially in light of COVID-19 restrictions. Here's how to get started
by Bernice Ross Aug 5
Pulse: Where do you turn for business advice?
We all know this year has brought on a range of business challenges, from shutdowns to handling market booms. This week, we'd like to know where you go for advice when you need it
by Inman Aug 5
Midwest real estate pros predict a strong start to 2021
Panelists at the Inman Connect Now Midwest Regional Breakout session discussed their strategies for navigating the pandemic, how they're planning for contingencies and where they see the market headed next year
EXp Realty wants to go head-to-head with Zillow and Redfin
At Connect Now, CEO Glenn Sanford shared why the company is launching a consumer-facing platform and why he believes agents need to make tough decisions with certain vendors
by Patrick Kearns Aug 4
COVID-19 may have silver lining for agents, iBuyers: Spencer Rascoff
The former Zillow CEO argued during Inman Connect Now that crises such as the current coronavirus pandemic "have a terrific silver lining for innovators and entrepreneurs"
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
A more diverse real estate industry 'starts from within'
Nate Bowling moderated a Connect Now panel exploring how diversity and community outreach can be better addressed in the real estate industry
Have you heard of the NPS? Here's why it's a great referral tool
The core thesis behind the NPS is that there's one question you can ask clients that reveals what they really think of your business. Here's how you can use it to ramp up referrals
by David Friedman Aug 4