RLTYco poised for growth with 2 new executive hires
Eric Zollinger has newly been named head of sales and Marcelo Lavanhini chief financial officer, RLTYco has informed Inman, as the company preps to expand into major luxury markets in the US
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 15
Lundy, Restb.ai connect voice search with vision-impaired buyers
By integrating with Restb.ai’s proven AI, Lundy’s application should quickly enhance its overall accuracy in search returns, including being more specific about required home characteristics
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 14
6-step listing launch plan that's just right for today's market
The better your listing marketing plan, the better the results, and the more listing opportunities you will have in the future. Jimmy Burgess offers a step-by-step strategy for winning now
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 13
Florida broker sues ex over snubbed $1M+ commission
While repping their marital home, Alyssa Morgan showed John Jansheski a $70M offer, which he declined. Months later, he accepted a $57M offer from the same buyer after assigning a new agent
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 11
Agents resilient as Milton slams Florida 2 weeks after Helene
The storm hit Sarasota as a Category 3 hurricane late Wednesday night. Agents said Milton's a lot to deal with shortly after Helene, but experience with extreme weather has been helpful
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 10
10 things new agents do to annoy experienced agents
While no agent is perfect, we should all continually strive for excellence, no matter where we are in our journey as an agent from brand new to very experienced, broker Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Oct 10
Commission suit against Howard Hanna, MLS tossed on the merits
The homeseller suit known as Moratis alleged a West Penn MLS commissions-related rule violates antitrust laws, but unlike a similar NAR rule, the former expressly allows offers of zero dollars
Florida's biggest insurer hands off 600k policies as new storm comes
The Florida Legislature-created Citizens Property Insurance Corporation has been overwhelmed in recent years. Now regulators are passing off thousands of policies to private insurers
Lauren Bowen is leveraging her medical experience to train agents
Ahead of Inman Connect Austin on Oct. 9, the Florida-based Robert Slack team leader weighed in on the latest market challenges, training her agents on NAR's rule changes and her plans for Texas
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 5
Minnesota latest to sue MV Realty over 'immoral and illegal' contracts
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison announced the suit last week, saying the Florida-based brokerage violated consumer protection laws by selling 'contracts with oppressive terms'
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 4
Mortgage rates are soaring on strong September jobs report
With a soft landing seen as more likely, analysts say Fed can be more cautious about the pace of future rate cuts and mortgage rates aren't likely to fall below 6% anytime soon
by Matt Carter Oct 4
Situational prospecting: Do business today, build for tomorrow
Talking to local homeowners and adding value with the content you provide, Jimmy Burgess writes, will set you up for success both today and in the years to come
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 4
How to craft, hone and rock your elevator pitch
Marketing expert Jennifer McAlpine shares strategies for tailoring your approach and articulating your value with authenticity
How you can help victims of Hurricane Helene
Communities are just beginning a long road to recovery. Reference this list of resources to learn where to donate money or supplies or sign up to volunteer
After Zillow's recent decision, add climate risk to your next CMA
Start adding to your buyer presentations the ability to deeply scan for the risks posed by the planet, and maybe stop worrying so much about high interest rates or a commission-phobic seller
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2