Dear Marketing Mastermind: Should I talk to my sphere about difficult topics?
Automated marketing won’t be enough to preserve your reputation as social change and messaging comes to the forefront — so it’s time to get clear on your values and be authentic
by Christy Murdock Jun 11
A virtual success! BHGRE launches first new franchise under lockdown
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gaetano Marra Homes, a new franchise in Connecticut, was closed and launched entirely online
by Patrick Kearns Jun 10
Realogy upsizes capital raise to $550M following increased demand
The company upped its intended raise of $400M, a spokesperson confirmed to Inman
by Patrick Kearns Jun 10
Don't let uninvited guests derail a productive Zoom meeting! Ramp up security
Zoom allows real estate professionals to maintain much of their business efforts, from farming to showings and closings, which is why, despite security concerns, Zoom still reigns supreme as videoconferencing tool of choice. Here are a few extras to consider for secure meetings
by Aaron Stelle Jun 10
Helping first-time buyers? Learn about down payment assistance
Don't let the lack of a down payment hold your first-time buyers back. As an agent, you can help them overcome this hurdle by utilizing down payment assistance programs
by Bernice Ross Jun 10
Pulse: Have your leaders stepped up in the past few months?
This week, we're asking you: How did your leaders provide comfort, direction, support and even inspiration during this time of uncertainty and hardship?
by Inman Jun 10
Black execs are underrepresented in real estate boardrooms. Now what?
On Monday, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin called for more diversity on the boards of directors inside publicly traded real estate companies. So far, that hasn't happened
by Patrick Kearns Jun 10
MoxiWorks and 1000watt partner to provide better web design
The tech platform provider and marketing agency announced the partnership Tuesday, a collaboration built to provide brokerages with better web design and messaging services
Pulse: How you're prioritizing your 2020 goals now
Last week, we asked you how you're shifting and readjusting your goals for the year, in light of everything that's happened in 2020. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Jun 9
What will real estate tech look like a year from now?
During the pandemic, technology was (and still is) at the heart of every real estate agent's business. But after the world reopens, how long will its impact last? A few agents weigh in
by Kari Klaus Jun 9
Zavvie expands reach to 52,000 more agents with new partnership
The iBuyer for brokerages announced on Monday its selection as a Preferred Alliance Program member of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices and Real Living Real Estate
Judge allows Realogy lawsuit against Compass to continue
Judge Barry Ostrager denied Compass' motion to dismiss the complaint and attempt to compel the two sides into arbitration concerning certain claims in the lawsuit
by Patrick Kearns Jun 8
New guidelines issued to reopen office buildings in New York City
The Real Estate Board of New York and other organizations issued 'Best Practices for Reentering Commercial Buildings in Phase Two of New York Forward' guidelines
Realogy is looking to raise $400M
The amount of capital the firm is seeking to raise is equal to what it was going to sell Cartus' relocation services for
by Patrick Kearns Jun 8
Compass CEO encourages agents to spend billions with Black vendors
Robert Reffkin is inviting his company’s approximately 15,000 agents to guide 15% of their spend to Black-owned companies or vendors
by Patrick Kearns Jun 8
More than half of homebuyers likely to buy a home within next year
53% of homebuyers say they now plan to buy a home within the next year as a result of factors surrounding the pandemic, according to online lending marketplace LendingTree