The New Normal: What if your CRM is big tech's next target?
Opinion
Innovation happens in small spaces. Most agents don't realize that as they become more and more entrenched in their CRM, their tech is becoming ripe for acquisition
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 9
Unify now drumming up business for mortgage lenders
With its acquisition of Unify, Propertybase is in a position to facilitate referrals between real estate brokers and lenders
by Matt Carter Apr 9
Compass turns 10: A look at the brokerage's most pivotal moments
On the occasion of Compass' annual REtreat in Atlanta this week, take a look back at the New York City-based brokerage's decade-long evolution as covered by Inman
Delta Media Group announces launch of ShowingTime competitor
The platform, called Local Showings, will integrate with brokerage and MLS technology. The company also says it is seeing significant interest in the platform
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 22
Why Century 21 isn't building an 'end-to-end' platform
At Inman Connect Now on Tuesday, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler discussed his company's focus on an open architecture platform
by Patrick Kearns Mar 16
2 innovative team leaders share their secrets to success
Leaders Jonathan Spears and George Laughton shared the systems and tools that fuel their über-successful real estate teams during an Inman Connect workshop on Thursday
by Marian McPherson Dec 18
How to stop posting listings and start winning at social media
Marki Lemons-Ryhal and Katie Lance both said Tuesday that agents should post original content on social media and resist the urge to just share listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 15
Cloze excels in empowering real estate relationships
Opinion
First reviewed 5 years ago, this powerful, mobile-first CRM continues to standout as an advanced way to focus on existing relationships as a source of new business
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 22
How to make your business more efficient with a CRM
Use this time to do the foundational administrative work that agents can never get around to — like implementing a customer relationship management system
by Kathleen Black Jun 11
Learn to love your CRM: 11 simple daily tasks to master
Opinion
Robert Reffkin mentioned at Inman Connect Now that only 20% of agents use a CRM in a meaningful way. From lack of time to feature bloat, adoption is a challenge, but one new work habit each day can help
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 9
Side CEO: Other brokerages designed for 'average' agents
The CEO of Side doesn't call his brokerage a 'tech company,' and there’s no comparison to the other brokerages of the world, Guy Gal explained at Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
IXACT Contact’s full-service updates make building relationships a breeze
The CRM has been an industry staple for years. It's now faster to get up and running, and social-savvy agents can automate popular content sharing
by Craig C. Rowe May 4
Demand more from your CRM! Your future depends on it
Opinion
When it dominates any conversation about how technology is changing the industry — in an era of amazing innovation — is the CRM really doing enough for real estate? As the de facto, must-have industry tech tool, it's time for true innovation
by Craig C. Rowe May 4
35 tech terms today's real estate agents should know
What does GPT mean? What's blockchain, really? Use this evolving list to sound smarter at your next mastermind meeting
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 22
7 impactful ways to build your business while staying home
Think of this slow time as a do-over rather than a disruption, and maximize it to set yourself up for future success
by Lee Davenport Mar 17