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 Jun 13
Put effort into the before, during and after of the listing appointment to position the property and generate additional leads from the process, Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Jun 13
The daily habits of top agents allow them to separate themselves from the competition, so they can thrive in any market, Real's Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 13
After posting losses in 16 of the past 18 quarters, Opendoor implemented the latest in a string of layoffs on Wednesday, primarily on the iBuyer's sales side, Inman has learned exclusively
by Taylor Anderson Jun 12
Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request 'a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open'
by Matt Carter Jun 12
Over 150,000 tickets were sold in the 'Win a House Near Sligo' raffle, and in the end, Kathleen Spangler of Chicago emerged as the winner of the 'fairytale Irish country home'
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 12
Find out how this broker across four states has launched and where she and her agents are headed as they embrace the future
by Christy Murdock Jun 12
New York City-based REIT will pay $120M in cash for national non-Qualified Mortgage lender HomeXpress Mortgage Corp., plus 2.08M shares in Chimera valued at $27.9M
by Matt Carter Jun 12
The Senate confirmed Department of Housing and Urban Development Chief of Staff Andrew Hughes as deputy secretary. Hughes also worked under former Secretary Ben Carson
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things
by Jill Butler Jun 12
AI will never replace the power of real connection, indie broker Amy Stockberger writes. But it can clear clutter, remove repetition and allow you to focus on what actually builds legacy
by Amy Stockberger Jun 12
Shilo makes a virtual assistant meant to boost real estate agents' productivity. The cash infusion comes as interest in artificial intelligence soars
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 12
The Zillow-owned portal appeared to shed listings Wednesday after the Fairness in Apartment Rental Expenses Act became law, but a spokesperson insisted daily fluctuations are common
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
Location, design and luxury amenities can certainly drive up costs, but in 7 major US metros, buyers can still find luxury homes priced under $1M, a report from Redfin found
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 12
Former National Association of Realtors product manager Roshani Sheth updated her complaint with more details, but the trade organization insists her additional allegations 'doom' her claims
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 12