'NAR needs to get out of the MLS business': Windermere's Jacobi
Opinion
MLSs are just too important to the health of the industry, and to the homebuying and selling process, to keep them under NAR’s control, Windermere co-President OB Jacobi writes
by OB Jacobi Jun 27
Compass, Zillow, Redfin and the rest: It's Inman's 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 Christy Murdock Jun 27
How new mom authenticity translated into 400 sides in 5 years
Find out how this South Carolina agent went from zero to 400 in her first 5 years in real estate, while also juggling new mom and Army wife life
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 27
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators, including some surprising upside despite a disappointing spring market
by Jeff Tucker Jun 26
Lessons from building Arizona's fastest-growing luxury brokerage
Sharing knowledge, lifting others and celebrating victories creates an inviting foundation for unparalleled growth, new Inman contributor Chris Morrison writes
by Chris Morrison Jun 26
Pride community at a parade with hands raised and the LGBT flag.
Opinion
As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage, Mary Mancera writes, though society is seemingly supportive of the community, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people remains visible
by Mary Mancera Jun 26
Teams Spotlight: Lisa Simonsen, The Simonsen Team
Find out how this luxury broker and her team continue to set records in some of the country's most exclusive markets
by Christy Murdock Jun 26
How to build a soul-aligned support circle that elevates your vision
The people you surround yourself with can fuel or extinguish your fire. Debra Trappen shares strategies for building up and letting go
by Debra Trappen Jun 26
How to rise above the pack and become a rainmaker on your team
Focus on lead generation, networking, productivity and skill development, coach Verl Workman writes, and you'll rise above the pack and become the driving force behind your team’s success
by Verl Workman Jun 26
Is Zillow skating dangerously close to thin ice?
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford writes that Zillow's brokerage license and algorithmic pricing suggestions could be setting it up for a legal showdown that threatens its entire business model
by Carl Medford Jun 25
Here's where you're getting buyer leads in today's market
We asked you how you're bringing in buyer leads these day and how you're converting them into ready-to-buy clients
by Inman Jun 25
Escrow under fire: When the playbook ignores the rulebook
Summer Goralik examines practices drawing fresh regulatory scrutiny, putting questionable, and potentially unlawful, incentives between brokers and escrow back in the spotlight
by Summer Goralik Jun 24
Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture
By embracing service opportunities, The Agency's Vice President of Vibes Makenzie Green writes, agents and brokerages can transform professional influence into a force for meaningful change
by Makenzie Green Jun 24
Facebook Marketplace: The effective tool most agents skip
Holly Brink shares agent Abby Goodell's no-frills strategy for turning Facebook Marketplace posts into legit buyer leads and examines why most agents overlook the platform
by Holly Brink Jun 24
How AI is transforming the role of real estate reviews
While competitors focus on traditional SEO tactics, Molly McKinley writes, forward-thinking pros can build a review foundation to drive AI recommendations for years to come
by Molly McKinley Jun 24
What a '90s movie taught me about women in real estate leadership
Opinion
'I'm right on top of that, Rose.' Here's what ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead’ taught compliance officer Summer Goralik about leadership, trust and showing up for other women
by Summer Goralik Jun 24