Mauricio Umansky and Nykia Wright in front of a court house
The trade association essentially denied all allegations that The PLS made against it, saying that Clear Cooperation and NAR policies are 'lawful, justified, procompetitive [and] pro-consumer'
Your brand isn't what you say it is (it's what others see)
What you say about your brand doesn’t matter, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes. It lives in the eye of the beholder, and it’s shaped by the perceptions of countless external stakeholders
Headshot of Roseanne Barr with her house for sale in Honokaa, Hawaii
Staying in touch and making monthly trips back to LA 3 years after moving to Hawaii has paid off in referrals for Paul Stukin, who recently listed Roseanne Barr's macadamia nut farm
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 29
A picture of Taylor Swift kissing Travis Kelce with onlooking fans watching to represent Taylor Swift-level client loyalty in real estate.
Trainer Rachael Hite reflects on the core strategies that the most successful agents she knows use to drive their businesses
by Rachael Hite Aug 29
Mauricio Umansky and globe
The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes that his passport has been one of the most valuable tools for opening doors to opportunities in every corner of the world
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 29
Screenshots of Jordan Silver's posts on TikTok and Instagram
'As an entrepreneur, as a creative, as a business person ... if you want to grow, you have to evolve,' Jordan Silver told Inman. And he's doing just that on his social media channels
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Sand dunes and a house on a beach in the Hamptons to symbolize setting where luxury real estate agent bites child
A scuffle during a free T-shirt toss led to Compass agent Gail Bomze's arrest. Bomze's attorney said poor event management caused her to be knocked to the ground and injured by teenagers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 22
urban design
Understanding the principles of urban design can help you help your clients find more than a home; they'll find the setting for a new lifestyle, Jason Haber writes
by Jason Haber Aug 22
Broker Spotlight: Matt Borland, Corcoran Icon Properties
Find out how this Northern California brokerage executive is bringing 'measured, intentional growth' across his region, while preserving company culture and values
by Christy Murdock Aug 21
TikTok's Brownstone Whisperer
New York City-based real estate broker and developer Mark O'Brien shares his formula for success on TikTok, where he's amassed 71K followers who follow his rugged renovations
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
Background of fire with yelling man and scared man to symbolize how to manage difficult real estate clients.
Texas agent Tell Butler advises real estate agents to stay calm, cool and collected, even when client complications flare up
by Tell Butler Aug 21
Woman's eye showing through tear in paper to symbolize Opendoor's CEO resignation.
Being visible is not optional, communications expert Cristin Culver writes. It's fuel for growth, and now, it's an existential imperative
by Cristin Culver Aug 20
Screenshots of Instagram posts created by Kaitlin Hannig, a Realtor in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City-based Kaitlin Hannig may take shocking jabs at her viewers during Instagram home tours, but it helps draw in like-minded clients. Today, 75% of her business comes from the platform
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
What you can learn from a world-renowned wedding photographer
Troy Palmquist talks with photographer Chris J. Evans about branding, referrals, relationship building and entrepreneurship
by Troy Palmquist Aug 12
Ready to raise your price point? Here's your luxury agent playbook
Whether you're just starting out in real estate or trying to grow your business in a new direction, broker Joseph Santini shares tips for breaking into the luxury niche
by Joseph Santini Aug 8
Martha's Vineyard property tied to the Obamas sells for $37M
The 7,800-square-foot estate was reportedly purchased by businessman Les Wexner, the founder of L Brands, which was previously the parent company of Bath & Body Works and Victoria's Secret