It's not all about the money: The savvy agent's guide to working with athletes and celebrities
In Part 3 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer provides insight on the financial realities of working with high-profile clients and trusted members of their entourage
by Cara Ameer Jul 23
Instant gratification is destroying your business. Here's how to avoid the distraction trap
Learn to lock in the necessary behaviors required to build your business, team leader Carl Medford writes, repeat them constantly, avoid pleasurable distractions and reap the rewards
by Carl Medford Jul 23
The leadership playbook: Stay ahead in a fast-moving market
In hypercompetitive, low inventory markets, Jack Gross writes, success boils down to innovation, adaptability, a return to fundamentals and a commitment to agent education
by Jack Gross Jul 23
Homes.com just signed up thousands of agents, sold scores of 'boosted' listings
CoStar reported net profit of $6.2M in Q2, down from $19M in Q2 2024
by Taylor Anderson Jul 22
Luxury brokerage Douglas Elliman is now in the mortgage business
Mortgage broker Elliman Capital, a 'strategic alliance' with Associated Mortgage Bankers Inc., will offer traditional and specialty loan products 'from multiple national and regional lenders'
by Matt Carter Jul 22
Stop calling this a buyer’s market. We're not there yet
Troy Palmquist talks with Jordan Levine, SVP and chief economist at California Association of Realtors, to answer the question, ‘Are we really in a buyer’s market?’
by Troy Palmquist Jul 22
Take Inman with you on the go with Click-to-Listen capability
Don't miss a thing with Click to Listen, the latest way that Inman is keeping up with you when you're out and about. Because real estate never stops
by Inman Jul 22
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by Daniel Houston Jul 22
Don't be dazzled by the glamour when working with celebrity clients
In Part 2 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer shares thoughts on providing discreet, confidential service to your high-profile clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 22
Does your social media suck? Take this summer marketing audit
If your social media isn't getting the traction you want, it's not always about doing more, Kyle Basila writes. Sometimes, it's about doing everything more intentionally
by Kyle Basila Jul 22
Douglas Elliman dragged to court amid wrongful termination claim
A former employee of Portfolio Escrow — a firm Douglas Elliman acquired in 2020 — says she was fired after raising concerns. But the company accused the former employee of embezzlement
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 21
Are commissions still falling? What Intel's watching in weeks ahead
Upcoming financial filings may offer more clues about the longer-term trajectory for commissions under the settlement environment. Here's where things stand today
by Daniel Houston Jul 21
Everything old is new(?) again when it comes to marketing your listings
As the industry continues to debate the way listings are marketed (or not) in the current climate, Troy Palmquist reflects on the potential move from digital to analog
by Troy Palmquist Jul 21
How to create a purpose-built brand for luxury real estate
While creating a luxury personal brand for your real estate business, Rebecca Francis writes, don't forget to stay true to your authentic self
by Rebecca Francis Jul 21
The savvy agent's guide to working with athletes and celebrities
In Part 1 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer shares a case study from an early experience of working with professional athletes and team leadership
by Cara Ameer Jul 21
Here's what a Redfin data journalist learned from taking a $25K bath on the sale of his house
Senior data journalist Mark Worley co-authored a new report that shows roughly 6% of US homeowners risk selling at a loss. The analysis hit close to home; he and his wife did exactly that
by Mark Worley Jul 21