Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction
The self-sale company just secured new funding from backers including Fifth Wall. CEO Mike Chambers says his company wants 'to support agents' who are 'unapologetically consumer first'
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
private inventory
Opinion
In the current market, the way listings reach consumers matters more than ever, Amit Kulkarni writes. Buyers need greater visibility, but the industry is shifting toward less of it
by Amit Kulkarni Nov 21
NAR's Kevin Sears: We need to 'show everybody that we as Realtors are pro-consumer'
At the end of his historic 2-year term as president of the National Association of Realtors, Kevin Sears reflects on his legacy, the DOJ, 50-year mortgages and more
by Taylor Anderson Nov 11
The anti-lawsuit way of presenting your fee: Now Streaming
Real estate coach Darryl Davis helps agents understand how to negotiate and communicate their commission legally and transparently
by Inman Oct 31
The 4 types of listing appointments you must have: Now Streaming
Real estate coach Darryl Davis offers insights for crafting a compelling listing conversation with a variety of client types
by Inman Oct 3
Massachusetts broker arrested, accused of embezzling $11.6M
Former Success! Real Estate broker-owner Stephen D. Webster has been indicted for allegedly embezzling $11.6M. Nearly $500K was in unpaid commissions to agents
by Marian McPherson Oct 3
bro culture
Is your ego killing your pipeline? Calling yourself an expert means more than making superfluous statements, Birgit Biehl writes. It means actually knowing your craft
by Birgit Biehl Sep 30
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
When you have a buyer-focused transaction management system, you don’t skip the steps that matter most, Cassie Walker Johnson writes as she wraps up her 8-step plan
Zillow sued over allegedly 'deceptive' Flex agent tactics
A homebuyer represented by the law firm involved in the Moehrl commission lawsuit is targeting Zillow in a new class-action case that alleges the portal inflated homebuyer costs
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
The No. 1 secret to not using 'salesy' scripts: Now Streaming
Real estate coach Darryl Davis offers insights for communicating authentically without relying on over-produced, scripted talking points
by Inman Sep 19
How to wow clients and win every time: Now Streaming
Learn practical strategies to earn trust, stand out with transparency and create a referral-ready client culture that drives lasting success
by Inman Sep 12
A woman working at a computer symbolizing how to set up a new real estate business.
Jessica Souza shares a beginner-friendly roadmap to structure your business, build your team and feel confident in your new role as a self-employed CEO
by Jessica Souza Sep 12
Innovation, acquisition and the art of scaling smart: Now Streaming
Top industry leaders share their strategies for scaling a real estate brokerage so that it's not just growing bigger; it's growing smarter
by Inman Sep 5
Inside the mind of today's homebuyers: Now Streaming
Understand the psychology of Gen Z, millennial and high-end buyers in this compelling and timely panel discussion
by Inman Aug 29
real estate marketing
Your calendar is crammed, but what are you doing to grow your business? Coach Darryl Davis offers tips to move from busy to breakthrough
by Darryl Davis Aug 29