Clear Cooperation, paid leads, Serhant's S.MPLE: Inman Top 5
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 Sep 27
Inman Power Wheels: The final showdown for best agent auto
All month long, you've been narrowing the field from an initial Sweet 16. Now it's time to decide which vehicle reigns supreme in our agent auto showdown: The Toyota 4Runner or BMW 5-Series
Anywhere joins push to reform NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy
Documents obtained by Inman show Anywhere shares some — but not all — of Compass' concerns with the rule while on Thursday Compass CEO Robert Reffkin reiterated his call to ditch the policy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 27
10 must-read real estate business books perfect for 2024
Ready to improve your knowledge and take on some new ideas? Marketing tech expert Stacie Kimberlain offers a list of essential books just right for the current market
by Stacie Kimberlain Sep 27
real estate economist
In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed's latest rate cut
by Jeff Tucker Sep 27
In home search, Flika puts buyers first: Tech Review
Flika users swipe right on homes they like, and left on those they don’t. The app stands out for its consumer feel
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 27
Don't facilitate source of income discrimination by sellers
Don't discourage your sellers from talking to FHA, VA, USDA or DPA buyers, fair housing advocate Dr. Lee Davenport writes. Help facilitate both a timely sale and greater affordability
by Lee Davenport Sep 27
Buyer-broker commissions remain mostly steady since Aug. 17: Survey
Business has largely continued as usual with 63% of agents reporting that sellers are 'frequently' covering buyer-broker commissions, according to a new Real Brokerage survey of 300 agents
by Marian McPherson Sep 26
BOSSCAT, HouseAmp link could ease pre-sale renovations
Renovations are notoriously difficult to live within, and their completion becomes even more pressurized under the creeping deadlines of a sale and marketing timing pressures
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 26
Pending home sales rise modestly in August as mortgage rates dip
Pending home sales edged up 0.6% in August, as declining mortgage rates made home purchases more affordable, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 26
Why Cord Shiflet avoids calling himself a Realtor 'like the plague'
'NAR is about to get a wake up call,' the Moreland Properties agent told Inman in an interview that touched on Austin's growing pains and NAR's future ahead of his talk at Connect Austin in October
by Taylor Anderson Sep 26
Broker Spotlight: Mary Sherer, ERA Crossroads
Learn more about this Indiana broker-owner, and find out about the 'disastrous' experience that pushed her to get her real estate license and become a true residential expert
by Christy Murdock Sep 26
'The fever has broken': Action steps for agents after rate cuts
A market where the fed funds rate is being cut instead of raised has historically been better for real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. It's time to be the source of information and professionalism
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 26
This hidden barrier is blocking you from achieving real estate success 
Excuses undermine your credibility and weaken your intentions, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to stop making excuses so you can maximize your professional performance
by Bernice Ross Sep 26
How to protect your data, devices and clients when on Wi-Fi
When you're on the go, and using public Wi-Fi, you can open yourself up to security breaches. Security expert Robert Siciliano offers best practices for protecting yourself and your information
by Robert Siciliano Sep 26