In this weekly series, David Friedman shares the 5 keystones for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury. This week, learn how to turn generic referrals into introductions by avoiding open-ended requests
Opinion
In response to the Department of Justice hitting back against a petition from the National Association of Realtors, NAR president Charlie Oppler urged the DOJ to honor their agreement, calling for fair markets, fair housing and a fair chance for small businesses
Whether you’re a seasoned agent or just starting out in this industry, your ability to consistently generate leads will determine your future growth. Referral-based lead generation companies offer a great alternative that might be a perfect fit for your business. Here are a few to consider
The app offers templates, shooting advice, music options and easy sharing tools. There’s also a brokerage account level
In an interview ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Thad Wong said blockchain will become part of the real estate transaction and franchising will help smaller players survive
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
Mortgage rates continued their month-long rise in mid-October as buyers and sellers navigated unusual market conditions, according to a lending survey from Freddie Mac
Opinion
This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Zillow's latest move to pause homebuying, the client who shot his agent after buying a home sight unseen, and the agent who posed for listing photos in the buff
A productive and successful new year is within your grasp
A report from the Consumer Federation of America found that the vast majority of seats on state real estate commissions are held by industry members and not one is held by a consumer or housing advocate
The key to success in real estate starts with honing your sales skills, according to Andrew Undem. As the leader of a team on track to close $170M this year, he's sharing the key factors to a superior sales experience for both clients and agents
Existing-home sales made a rebound in September following a dip in sales in August, NAR reported. All 4 major US regions saw an increase in sales from the previous month
A strong fall and winter season should mean 2021 will wrap up with nearly 7M in sales, making it one of the strongest sales years in history, according to a new MoxiWorks analysis
Property investors can partition their investment as well, using a digital currency as a down payment and traditional financing for the rest of it, or divide the costs and currencies in whatever way best suits them
What gives HomeTagz its character is its dynamic in-image content, visual metadata that empowers property photography to tell as well as show
For a lot of brokerages, marketing is inextricably linked to overall performance. Here's how one company set up its marketing support services to meet the needs of its agents while increasing productivity and retention
