Pacaso fundraising campaign continues apace despite critique
The campaign's transparency was questioned following a decision to post 'cumulative' financials instead of annualized profits in a pitch sent to investors that drew fire from an industry analyst
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 22
9 ways agents should be using AI to drive real estate sales
Creating content for your website, communicating with your sphere of influence and marketing your latest listing are all easy with the help of artificial intelligence, Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Oct 22
Broker files multimillion-dollar suit over 'forced' NAR membership
Maurice Muhammad alleges a 'monopoly' by NAR, the state Realtor association and the local MLS limits competition, inflates prices, and disproportionately affects minority brokers and agents
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 21
A house divided? 2024 election tests the agent-client bond: Intel
Business goes on mostly undisturbed. But a survey of hundreds of agents and brokers suggests the real estate industry is facing more thorny situations amid a contentious 2024 election
by Daniel Houston Oct 21
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Maintain healthy cash flow, control debt and plan for future with this financial gut check
A 25-acre 'tree house' haven with an airplane guest room hits market
The unique getaway completed in 2010 by late craftsman and entrepreneur Reggie Whibley is on the market for $1.75M. The hunt is on for a buyer who doesn't care about cell or internet service
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 18
Majority of sellers know they aren't on hook for buyer commission: Poll
In a nationwide Inman-Dig Insight poll of active homebuyers, fewer than 5% of shoppers now listing their current home said they didn't realize that they could decline to pay buyer-side commissions
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
How to break bad news, have tough client conversations
The energy you bring to client communication, Rachael Hite writes, can be the difference between a peaceful process and buyer or seller meltdown
by Rachael Hite Oct 18
How to defuse explosive real estate situations
Conflict with clients and colleagues is stressful, Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to respond to and deal with that stress so that it doesn't take a toll on you or your transactions
by Bernice Ross Oct 18
FootFallz hits high notes, but it's a familiar tune: Tech Review
The app connects listing agent, title rep, and mortgage partners; and merges productivity, new business generation
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 18
Clear Cooperation, NAR, SCOTUS: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 18
9 ways to protect yourself and your home when storms come
While we cannot control a storm’s trajectory or outcome, writes broker Cara Ameer, there are some things we can do to lessen the stress
by Cara Ameer Oct 18
How to close more listing appointments in today's market
When potential listing clients are talking to you and your competitors, this closing strategy from trainer Bernice Ross can help you win the day
by Bernice Ross Oct 18
With $184M, Backflip to offer residential transition loans
Residential transition loans are used to rehab investment properties, and Backflip will use Setpoint-backed financing to offer them to its membership
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 17
Secret Service agent sold homes to subordinates — they got promoted
Alfonso Dyson moonlighted as a real estate agent while in the Secret Service's uniformed division. After he was promoted, his subordinates who transacted with him were also promoted
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 17