Agents find waning value in the purchase of portal leads: Intel
Nearly 70% of agents who have purchased portal leads in the past say they no longer buy them, citing 'time and money' needed for maximum ROI, according to the latest Intel Index polling data
by Marian McPherson Apr 21
RentSpree releases 'Homebuyer Insights' tool for Florida Realtors
Designed to help agents unearth buyer leads from renter databases, RentSpree's new tool will now be available to the 6,000 members of Central Florida’s Space Coast Association of Realtors
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 27
Is speed to lead dead?
The best real estate lead isn't always the hottest or most time-sensitive one. Chris Drayer shares how to reach out and lead nurture in a way that's best for both you and your potential client
by Chris Drayer Aug 26
NAR to shed 1M members if shared commission banned, analysts say
A report released Oct. 4 by the investment banking firm Keefe, Bruyette & Woods forecasts commissions to decline by at least 30% as a result of ongoing threats to the real estate industry
by Taylor Anderson Oct 16
Searching for lead help? SEO Savvy Agent might be the result you need
Agents often resort to cheesy, online pitches by borderline charlatans and scammers to discover new ways to get leads, an especially risky gambit in a stagnant market
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
Adopt these 7 daily habits to grow your real estate business
Success really can be achieved by consistently practicing these 7 daily activities, Jimmy Burgess writes. If you work this plan, you will see results in your production
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 1
Reimagine just-sold cards: 12 strategies for a business boost in 2022
Here, Inman columnist Bernice Ross looks back at 2021, rounding up the best tips, strategies and scripts that you'll need to generate more leads, ramp up your business and hit the ground running in the new year
by Bernice Ross Dec 1
Stir up your lead game with matchmaker LemonBrew
A matchmaking lead service that does a good job at overlapping buyers and sellers with the best agent, but it doesn't come cheap
by Craig C. Rowe May 15
A Realtor's lament: Why open houses feel dirty
Opinion
Maybe we should stop chasing consumers and instead give them massive value when they become our clients. They might respect our profession more
by Stacey Duvall Nov 14
Are open houses worth it? How to ensure they’re not time-wasters
Opinion
If you plan properly and are strategic with your marketing, you’re more likely to land great offers that will lead to a sale
by John Giffen Sep 22
Baird & Warner partners with Buyside to display buyer data
Website integration with Buyside lets Baird & Warner serve up detailed buyer stats to potentially reel in more listings
by Teke Wiggin Sep 19
10 tips for snagging a buyer (and tons of leads) at your next open house
It might seem like we host these events for our sellers’ sake, but when done at a high level with consistent attention to detail, they serve our businesses too
by Nicole Solari Mar 19
Chicago skyline
The Chicago-based company wants in on the age of disruption
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 18
Realtor.com hit with class-action lawsuit over allegedly non-viable leads
The suit was filed by two agents and seeks to represent 'thousands' of others who may have been affected
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 27
How to generate buyer leads with Facebook Lead Ads
From targeting to nurturing, the best ways to reach homebuyers
by Nate Dadosky Nov 2