12 key steps for creating confident and effective buyer consultations
With buyer-broker agreements now standard operating procedure, team leader Carl Medford writes, a mandatory buyer consultation should be standard practice for any buyer’s agent
by Carl Medford Sep 24
Compass agent Matt Holm thrives along backbone of the US economy
Holm, who leads the Holm Team in Austin, has leaned into the city's burgeoning tech industry, and he'll share his insights on Silicon Valley's emergence in Texas at Inman Connect Austin next month
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 24
Mindfulness is the new secret weapon for real estate pros
Embrace mindfulness now, Aaron Hendon writes, to gain an edge over the competition by staying calm under pressure, making better decisions and connecting more deeply with clients
by Aaron Hendon Sep 24
5 steps to crafting a winning buyer presentation
Better communication and better expectation-setting: that's what a well-developed buyer presentation can create for you and your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes
by Joseph Santini Sep 24
Agently hired by JPAR to support brokerage growth
Inman Innovator Award finalist and fast-growing 100%-commission brokerage JPAR will implement Agently's solution across its 30-state operation
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
Side debuts profit-sharing program, lays off staff members
PartnerUp Revenue Share will give agents a cut of Side's profit if they refer and mentor other agents. The program was one of several announcements the company made Monday
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 23
Court denies Move's preliminary injunction in suit against CoStar
California District Judge George H. Wu declined Move's preliminary injunction request against CoStar on Monday, stating the portal failed to prove the risk of 'imminent, irreparable harm'
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Mid-Century LA home restored by Jordan Bakva hits market
A mid-century Los Angeles home, meticulously redesigned by renowned designer and developer Jordan Bakva, has been listed for $4.4 million, Rodeo Realty, Inc. informed Inman
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 23
Revive releases Marketing Center product for pre-renovation pitches
The 'Marketing Center' is designed to explain the appeal of pre-renovations to consumers using campaigns that include print and digital messaging as well as case studies from closed sales
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
Lone Wolf rolls out 'Buyer's Agent Club' amid commission confusion
In light of buyer representation mandates, the program will focus on training, software access and strategic resources to help agents communicate value using tools within Lone Wolf's ecosystem
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
Fall market preview: Rate cuts have finally arrived — is the recovery on?
It will take more than recent rate cuts for a recovery in home sales to gain traction, a new analysis of market data and economic forecasts suggests. Intel explores what's at stake for the fall market
by Daniel Houston Sep 23
SERHANT. rolls out S.MPLE workflow platform to all agents
The platform, which Serhant likened to 'Instacart for salespeople,' allows agents to request 18 workflows. The tool begins completing requests within minutes with human advisor oversight
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
A telephone with a ringing bell above it to represent marketing that makes the phone to ring.
Great marketing uses a framework that naturally grabs the prospect's attention and gets them to raise their hand and ask for additional information, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 22
Is that big Fed rate cut a cure-all for the mopey market? The Download
With this week's half-percent rate cut from the Federal Reserve, agents are hoping sellers will finally get off the fence and loosen up some inventory to get the market moving
by Christy Murdock Sep 21
The worst of the storm is over. Time to make waves: Ginger Wilcox
We've weathered the worst of our industry's perfect storm, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox writes. Now it's time to get geared up for what's next
by Ginger Wilcox Sep 21