Need more leads? 5 invaluable door-knocking tips
Door-knocking can be an impactful and memorable approach to establishing your name in new areas. So, if you're trying to cultivate your newly minted brand, here are a few tips to help you drum up new business
by James Harris AND David Parnes Feb 11
California mansion sells at auction — likely at record-breaking price
Previously listed at $165M, the 28,000-square-foot estate known as Villa Firenze had lingered on the market for more than 2 years before its owner put it on the auction block
Trump’s one-time Palm Beach property to sell for close to $140M
The 61,744-square-foot estate sold by Trump in 2008 was later divided into three separate lots, one of which now holds the second priciest single-family home ever sold in the US
The country's first-ever 3D printed house hits the market in New York
Developed by SQ4D, the property is for sale in Riverhead, New York. The home costs $299,999 and is built from concrete
by Marian McPherson Feb 9
'Sliding into the DMs': Why Instagram is the new way to recruit
'Instagram is a website and a newsletter wrapped in one,' Compass agent Ryan Garson, who found his newest agent through an Instagram partnership, tells Inman
Dealing with indecisive buyers? File, don't fire
Who has time to deal with wishy-washy buyers in inventory-starved markets? Pat Hiban sits down with real estate coach Darryl Davis to get his top strategies on turning these buyers into opportunities for doubling business
by Pat Hiban Feb 9
5 mistakes you're probably making in your listing descriptions
Your ho-hum property descriptions may be undermining your MLS marketing. Avoid these five common mistakes to make your next description pop
by Christy Murdock Feb 8
Inman Handbook on digital lead generation
Paid or organic? Email marketing or direct mail? The Inman Handbook on lead generation is here to help you understand the nuance in lead types, qualification and marketing tactics
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 8
As Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEO, feast on his giant RE portfolio
From LA to Seattle and even West Horn, Texas, Jeff Bezos owns property all across the country. As he prepares to step down as Amazon's CEO, Inman takes a look at his portfolio
Super Bowl act The Weeknd still trying to sell LA mansion for $22M
The entertainer, whose real name is Abel Tesfaye, originally listed the property in June 2020 for $25M, but dropped the price by $3M in December
4 negotiating tips for buyers looking for condos
While single-family homes are experiencing hyper-competition, today’s condo market might be more favorable to buyers. Here are a few negotiation tips agents should know to maximize their clients' purchase
by Jenny Usaj Feb 4
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
Just what can a high-profile influencer do for a quiet listing?
Although a post from a popular social media account can send thousands of views to listings, many agents are finding it to not be the best use of marketing funds
Shaquille O'Neal to offload Florida mega-mansion listed for $16.5M
The 31,000-square-foot complex that O'Neal bought in 1993 was first listed for $28M in 2018
Sandra Bullock sells Tybee Island estate below asking at $4.2M
After sitting on the market for nearly 2 years, Bullock accepted an offer for her estate that was about $2.33M below the original asking price
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Phil Collins sells $40M home once owned by Jennifer Lopez
The estate was also the site of a family drama when Collins filed a lawsuit demanding his ex-wife vacate the property