ICNY what brokers and agents say about the premier real estate event
Overheard at Inman Connect: Attendees weigh in on the value of the experience of attending real estate's premier event
by Inman Oct 8
Reffkin: Restrictive NAR and MLS rules eliminate seller choice
Compass founder and CEO Robert Reffkin writes that Clear Cooperation undermines seller choice, putting them at risk of the consequences of a mass exposure of property details
by Robert Reffkin Oct 8
5 ways to create strong boundaries and transform your business
Do you find it increasingly difficult to protect your time and energy in your real estate business? Coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write that boundaries are the foundation for thriving
How to choose the right broker for you: Facts for every new agent
Ready to begin your career? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that your choice of brokerage is an important one, so here's how to make the right decision
by Bernice Ross Oct 8
Consumer housing sentiment hits 30-month high in September
More than 8 in 10 Americans still said it was a bad time to buy a home, and mortgage rates have been climbing again since Fannie Mae conducted the monthly National Housing Survey
by Matt Carter Oct 7
Glenn Kelman: It's 'game on' for the 2025 housing market
In his latest CNBC appearance, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman talked about mortgage rates, the lock-in effect, and how buyer-broker compensation changes are already impacting market dynamics
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
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
Forget mega-teams. Half of all teams have 6 or fewer members
RealScout, T3 Sixty and Tom Ferry released an inaugural Teams Report on Monday, diving into challenges and opportunities as teams navigate sweeping economic and procedural changes
by Marian McPherson Oct 7
The problem with positive thinking that nobody talks about
Embrace the full spectrum of thoughts — positive and negative — and you'll find a more profound sense of freedom and power in your career, author and broker Aaron Hendon writes
by Aaron Hendon Oct 7
With AI, real estate is now a 'game of attention,' Serhant says
AI has changed the nature of competition within the industry, Serhant said at the CNBC Evolve AI Opportunity Summit, making relationship skills even more important
'They're here': Poltergeist home to reopen as Airbnb for horror fans
The Simi Valley, California, home sold Friday for $1.28M, its first sale in 45 years. Now, a Los Gatos-based investor plans to reimagine the famed setting of the 1982 horror flick as a draw for tourists
by Richelle Hammiel Oct 7
Agents see glimmer of hope in hard times: Client Pipeline Tracker
September's Fed decision may have sparked something agents haven't felt in months: a feeling that the tide may soon turn for buyer pipelines, according to the latest Inman Intel Index survey
by Daniel Houston Oct 7
Why do real estate agents fail?
Coach Verl Workman explains that with the right mindset and strategies, you can sidestep the common pitfalls that hold other real estate agents back
by Verl Workman Oct 7
Clear Cooperation: Challenges and solutions for agents
Opinion
While it has its critics, according to former Realtor Oscar Mazaba, thoughtful modifications could ensure that the policy works as it's intended to while preserving client choice
by Oscar Mazaba Oct 7
Elliman's Stephen Kotler says the election is only a 'little ripple'
The brokerage exec shared details about his day-to-day at Elliman, thoughts on current industry challenges and how, despite popular opinion, an election year has little impact on the market