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Harness the power of artificial intelligence. Drew Thompson shares ideas for getting to know AI and allowing it to get to know you
by Drew Thompson Oct 7
Compass Anywhere
Opinion
Don't fear the scale of a combined Compass and Anywhere, luxury expert Mickey Alam Khan writes. Instead, lean into your differentiators and your unique value proposition
by Mickey Alam Khan Oct 7
Before Compass: Lessons from Robert Reffkin's leadership style
Opinion
Darryl Davis looks at how resilience and responsibility at a young age shaped the Compass founder's approach to leadership and business
by Darryl Davis Oct 7
Marketing overload: How to cut the clutter and reclaim your time
Agents don’t need more tools, says new contributor Remington Rand. They need better workflows. Cut through the noise, focus on your strengths and let AI handle the busywork
by Remington Rand Oct 6
real estate agent communication
You can’t control the market or the headlines, but you can control how you communicate, Darryl Davis writes. Here are the scripts, tips and templates you need to build trust and lifelong clients
by Darryl Davis Oct 6
red phone
Cure phone-phobia by combining accountability, goal-based training, warm-up strategies, value-first outreach and real conversion metrics, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Oct 6
real estate agent crime
This week on the Download: A rash of incidents has put agent behavior under the spotlight. Is the industry facing a professionalism crisis — or just a few bad apples and a perception problem?
by Christy Murdock Oct 6
This team does $50M a month. Here’s how they convert leads
On this episode, Anthony Djon, leader of a 100-agent ‘teamerage’ doing $50M a month in volume, provides a masterclass on top-of-funnel lead conversion
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Effective storytelling is the key to appealing to the world's most discerning buyers with your luxury real estate marketing, Mike Collins writes
by Mike Collins Oct 5
real estate email templates for lead generation
These are cued up and ready to go to work for you right now
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 5
steering wheel
Word of mouth is great, Stacey Ross Cohen writes, but in today's ever-changing real estate landscape, a focused marketing plan is essential for long-term brand health
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Viral posts can generate attention, but the right ones also educate, connect and convert. Alyssa Stalker breaks down what makes content spread and still drives clients
by Alyssa Stalker Oct 4
Lingering questions, NAR opinion, new lawsuit: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 3
A tsunami hitting a marina and boat to symbolize real estate consolidation 2025.
Opinion
From Compass’s horizontal acquisitions to Rocket’s vertical integration, Troy Palmquist looks at what’s driving M&A — and who might be next
by Troy Palmquist Oct 3
An image of a robot looking at a huge wall made up of smaller screens to signify the death of traditional seo.
SEO is changing rapidly, and most agents are not prepared, Jeff Bernheisel writes. Get your SEO strategy out of the early 2000s and into 2025 with this agent’s pivot to purchase strategy
by Jeff Bernheisel Oct 2
Lesson Learned: Luxury isn’t price, it’s experience
The Agency Camano Island's Bob Wold and Ellen Bohn blend decades of experience with a community-first mindset, creating client experiences that go beyond price points
by Jessi Healey Oct 2