The essential real estate prospecting conversation-starters
Opinion
Remember, when you're cold-calling, you're serving — not selling. Here are 3 concepts and 6 dialogues that can help you communicate more effectively
by Darryl Davis Apr 8
22 tips for practically perfect real estate paperwork
Opinion
Get your paperwork completed quickly and as pain-free as possible with these top tips
by Shelley Zavitz Apr 7
Meet Playhouse, the app that wants to turn Zillow scrolling into a game
Opinion
Playhouse is brand new, features a price-guessing game and has recently had an infusion of venture capital. The pitch is that it's TikTok, but for real estate
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 7
'I’m screwed:' This broker’s real-life hacking horror story
Opinion
We all need to figure out a way to live online — in the cloud — but we also need a way to survive if our systems go down. Let this real-life hacking horror story inform the way you protect yourself and your business
by Erica Ramus Mar 24
Are real estate portals addictive? Consensus grows as users scroll
Psychologists, addiction experts and gamification specialists agree search portals like Zillow and Realtor.com can be irresistible to vulnerable users. But the question is, how big of a problem is it?
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 10
#FreeMarkWillis hashtag gains steam amid Keller Williams, eXp beef
Dozens of posts on various social media platforms have weighed in on the latest chapter of a long-running feud between eXp Realty and Keller Williams
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 11
Inside the metaverse: How agents can benefit from virtual real estate
More top luxury brokers are venturing into the metaverse; Inman explores what agents need to know about this nascent category of real estate
by Daniel Houston Jan 31
How to survive the future as Generation Z hits the real estate market
Generation Z includes people now in their 20s and teens. They're young, but beginning to buy houses and poised to become a major force in the near future.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 24
How to talk to millennials as they take over the real estate world
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
22 social media post ideas to spread the word about your business
If you’ve got that social media writer’s block, Jimmy Burgess has gathered 22 social media ideas to post so you never run out of content. Use these to connect better with your ideal clients
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 22
Evocalize closes on $12M Series A led by Move, Inc.
Technology developed by Evocalize helps companies establish and spread their brand and services through an array of campaigns on Google, Facebook and Instagram
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 18
Can eXp Realty maintain rapid, sustainable growth in 2022?
There's no doubt that eXp has been on a hot streak, but that doesn't mean the brokerage lacks challenges to consider as it looks to 2022, including scaling operations through rapid growth
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 29
From NFTs to IPOs: The top real estate investment stories of 2021
Proptech's banner year, a couple long-awaited IPOs, surging rent growth and more — here's all the hot Property Portfolio news that hit the presses in 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 14
Two women posing for an Instagram picture to represent Instagram boosting SEO.
Looking to grow your business by expanding your social media presence? Instagram is the place to be. Here's a step-by-step playbook on how to make it work in your business
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 11