How new luxury agents create high-end vibes and don't break the bank
Establishing yourself as a luxury real estate agent doesn't have to cost more, MyHome's Jennifer McAlpine writes. It's about a simplified aesthetic and a strong sense of your value proposition
by Jennifer McAlpine Aug 23
Pre-list market insight underpins Lynn's agent pitch: Tech Review
Lynn's value prop rests on owners publishing their home to its user community for feedback on potential market value
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 23
Redfin lays off nearly 100 Redfin Concierge service employees
Seattle-based brokerage and portal Redfin laid off almost 100 Redfin Concierge support and sales managers on Thursday. The company said agents will now take the lead on Concierge services
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
Offerpad CEO on the company's 4% solution for real estate agents
CEO Brian Bair said in a recent interview that agents no longer view Offerpad as a threat, noting they can make 4% if a client takes the company’s cash offer and the home is updated and resold
by Taylor Anderson Aug 22
A SIMPLE plan that can change your life and business forever
Anytime is a good time to change your life and the way you do business for the better, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out what it takes with this 'simple' plan
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 22
US housing market still 'sluggish' despite existing-home sales gains
Existing-home sales tallied a 1.3% uptick in July following 4 months of declines, according to NAR data released Thursday. However, market headwinds have kept sales sluggish compared to 2023
by Marian McPherson Aug 22
Broker Spotlight: Vanessa Bergmark, Red Oak Realty
Learn how this Bay Area broker and her 100% woman-owned brokerage create exceptional outcomes and provide award-winning service
by Christy Murdock Aug 22
Consumer group: Stop trying to 'force' sellers to pay buyer brokers
Doug Miller and Wendy Gilch of Consumer Advocates in American Real Estate revealed to Inman on Tuesday the origins of the Moehrl case and warned that agents will be 'under a microscope'
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 22
Why real estate teams fail
Your team’s success is just a few strategic steps away, writes coach Verl Workman. Here's how to build a culture of productivity, engage in the right training and coaching, and watch your team soar
by Verl Workman Aug 22
How to create steadiness and consistency in business and life
It's all about shifting your mindset, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write. To create consistency, you need a plan for your business that defines who you are
6 secrets to fostering work-life balance with your real estate team
Encouraging a culture that values balance for agents is an important part of recruiting and retaining top-tier talent, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Aug 22
It will take time for falling rates to translate into sales: Fannie Mae
Affordability challenges will limit growth in home sales to 0.5% this year — to just 4.78M — before surging to 5.19M in 2025, according to the latest housing forecast from Fannie Mae economists
by Matt Carter Aug 21
Doma grows revenue, cuts Q2 losses on eve of going private again
Title tech provider boosts revenue by 18%, halves EBITDA loss to $3M as $85M merger with Dallas, Texas-based title insurance underwriter Title Resources Group to close later this year
by Matt Carter Aug 21
Mortgage banks notch profit on loans for first time in 8 quarters
The average loan balance for first mortgages rose from $345,761 in Q1 to $356,993 in Q2, the Mortgage Bankers Association reported
by Taylor Anderson Aug 21
Cardone slams Harris-Walz $25K down payment assistance plan
Cardone Capital CEO Grant Cardone slammed VP Kamala Harris' housing policies on Fox Business, saying they will lead to the collapse of the housing market in Democratic-led states
by Marian McPherson Aug 21