Lesson Learned: Look at every deal as an opportunity to do more business
Find out how NYC agents Jessica Chestler and Ben Jacobs learned that every deal has the potential to turn into an extraordinary opportunity
by Christy Murdock Mar 8
Homeowners are cashing out their equity like it's 2005
Lenders are managing risk by focusing on borrowers with prime credit scores who are keeping a bigger equity stake in their homes, according to Black Knight's latest Mortgage Monitor Report
by Matt Carter Mar 8
Opinion
Why can’t Florida agents agree to serve as fiduciaries? Watchdog responds
Senior Fellow Stephen Brobeck argues that Florida broker Cara Ameer did not address the two central questions raised by the Consumer Federation of America's report
by Stephen Brobeck Mar 8
Profit margins hit razor-thin, 11-year low for real estate investors
Holding costs rise and ROI falls. Competition from consumers and iBuyers increase. Here are some of the top issues that may have small-time investors concerned in 2022
by Taylor Anderson Mar 8
The Agency welcomes Muskoka, Ontario to franchise network
The addition marks the latest expansion into Canada, with outposts in Ottawa and Montreal, among the most recent franchises. The Agency also operates in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 8
Better lays off thousands more following paycheck glitch
Layoffs had been anticipated and numbered in the thousands. Workers reported receiving no advanced notice that they were laid off.
by Taylor Anderson Mar 8
Engel & Völkers Americas holds first in-person event since COVID
EVX Unlocked kicked off a series of events on Monday in Las Vegas. It marked the first time since the pandemic that agents gathered brokeragewide, and the atmosphere was celebratory
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 8
High demand and low inventory is weeding out unqualified buyers
More than 9 in 10 homebuilders reported their homebuyer prospects were either more qualified to buy a new home or about as qualified as the ones from last spring, according to a new survey
by Daniel Houston Mar 8
Spencer Rascoff is bullish on iBuying. Here’s why
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, the former Zillow CEO and 'serial entrepreneur' spoke about how he leads teams, the value of Pacaso and why he's sticking with iBuyers
by Taylor Anderson Mar 8
Opinion
Want better leads? Personalize per your pillar
Each individual lead pillar is different and includes its own measurable results. Here's how to create a specific strategy for planning, tracking and accountability
by Tom Toole Mar 8
Opinion
To call or not to call: What if FSBOs are on the Do Not Call list? 
Real estate professionals can — and should — help FSBOs and expireds make the most informed decisions about their real estate best interests
by Darryl Davis Mar 8
Opinion
Are you for real? 4 tips for social media authenticity
Life isn’t always picture perfect. The more you can showcase your authentic self on social media, the more like-minded people you will resonate with and potentially work with
by Laura Stace Mar 8
Opinion
The retirement plan agents ignore (and how brokers can help)
Because of their superior understanding and experience with market trends, this is one retirement investment which offers agents the opportunity to benefit from their own expertise
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 8
Opinion
'The economy always grows in war' and other things agents shouldn't say
You want to help your clients, that’s totally understandable. You need to remember, though, where your expertise lies, and it's not in predicting the future of a very volatile situation
by Jay Thompson Mar 8
Compass taps Bill Cunningham to manage sales in Hawaii
The former president of sales at Corcoran will work on agent support and furthering Compass' expansion into the island market
by Ben Verde Mar 7
Opinion
Negotiate better without saying a word: 7 tips for real estate
Take a tip from actors, attorneys and a door-to-door salesman to keep your non-verbal communication skills on-point, Inman's Christy Murdock writes
by Christy Murdock Mar 7