James Harris and David Parnes
The 'Million Dollar Listing LA' alums knew each other from their days working in London real estate and proceeded to build a business together as Bond Street Partners while at The Agency
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
3 African-American single women homebuyers talking with each other on the couch.
Navigating life transitions and investing for long-term wealth, single women are taking the lead in many markets, luxury agent Lauren Endsley writes. Here's how to serve them more effectively
by Lauren Endsley Sep 12
A photo of Darin Tansey with his dog in front of a beach in Miami
Tansey was a luxury agent in Miami for over 17 years and a Douglas Elliman fixture in the South Florida market. Tributes poured in from the agent community upon the news
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Screenshots of videos posted by Ian Grossman on Instagram and TikTok
When the market shifted and his social media leads started to fall off, Ian Grossman and his team shifted their social strategy to a more local focus and dug into connecting with their database
A map of China with the Texas flag draped over it
The law prohibits foreigners from China, Iran, North Korea and Russia from buying residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural land, and from leasing property for more than 1 year
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