Pulse: 15 ways to respond to 'You haven't sold any houses in our area'
Here are some more arrows for your quiver the next time a seller questions your local experience. (Stay tuned for a new survey question Wednesday!)
by Inman Oct 22
No need to call: 3 high-impact client 'touches'
Learn how to grow your business exponentially with James Tyler
by Pat Hiban Oct 22
Major Midwest MLS throws support behind NAR's pocket listing policy
Midwest Real Estate Data implemented its own pocket listing rule years ago and now supports a similar policy that would put the kibosh on off-market listings everywhere
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 21
Zillow Offers launches in Tampa
The real estate tech giant's homebuying and selling platform is officially live in its 21st market
by Patrick Kearns Oct 21
Agent-cutting, like TV cord-cutting, is hitting industry hard
Opinion
Real estate is experiencing its version of cord-cutting, as more consumers go directly to the listing agent to buy a home
by Brad Inman Oct 21
How agents are impacted by mortgage digital disruption
The best innovations are those that benefit both the consumer and lender
by Brian Rubenstein Oct 21
7 tips for protecting your clients from wire fraud scams
Opinion
Internet scammers are a serious concern for the real estate industry. Here's how to protect yourself and your clients
by John Giffen Oct 20
Agents need to 'lean in' to technology, but they're not going extinct
OJO Labs founder John Berkowitz said that artificial intelligence and other technology is coming whether agents like it or not
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Here's what you might have missed at Inman Luxury Connect
Pocket listings, disruption, auctions and more were among the many things debated this week by some of the most successful real estate figures in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Compass Robert Reffkin graphic art
Robert Reffkin told The Real Deal that Compass doesn't plan to go public in the next 18 months, and a Compass spokesperson said WeWork's failed IPO won't impact the company's plans
by Patrick Kearns Oct 18
climate change rising sea levels NOAA
19 papers published by the San Francisco Federal Reserve issued many warnings about the threat that climate change poses to the real estate market — as well as potential countermeasures
by Teke Wiggin Oct 18
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Oct 18
Rent-to-own startup ZeroDown valued at $150M
In exchange for a $10K fee, ZeroDown will buy a home on behalf of a renter
by Teke Wiggin Oct 17
CRMLS strikes a deal with BoxMLS to offer open platform
Through the deal, CRMLS's 98K-plus agents will get access to modern MLS search tools, MLS-compliant virtual office websites and branded mobile apps
by Patrick Kearns Oct 17
Young new-money buyers find agents on blogs and Yelp
Younger luxury buyers may have made their fortunes in technology IPOs or acquisitions, meaning their personal networks are very different from what old money buyers bring to the table
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 17
Kleard and Adwerx partner to target unrepresented buyers
Homeshoppers who sign into a Kleard open house without an agent will be automatically targeted by Adwerx's 'Sphere' advertising program
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 17