How agents can bridge the 'haves and have nots' housing market
Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy says it will be up to agents to bring sellers with unrealistic expectations about what the market will bear back down to Earth
by Matt Carter Jul 31
To maximize broker profitability, ask yourself these questions
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, Joe Skousen and Chris Heller discussed what to do — and not do — to drive bigger profit margins
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 31
Real estate leaders see 'growth opportunities all over' right now
Artificial intelligence and mergers and acquisitions represent big growth opportunities at this particular moment, according to a trio of leaders
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
How to find celebrity clients — from the agents who routinely land them
Reaching out directly to athletes and other high-profile individuals doesn't always pan out. Top luxury agents spell out how they embed themselves in clients' inner circles
by Daniel Houston Jul 31
Tough market? Focus on fundamentals, lean into learning
'I think if we wanted to sit behind a desk 24/7 we would have picked a different business,' Corcoran's Stephanie Anton said at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 31
Buyer consultations will be easier than you think: Keith Robinson
NextHome chief strategy officer's 20-minute presentation at Inman Connect Las Vegas could be just the ticket to feeling more at ease with commission lawsuit changes coming Aug. 17
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Engel & Völkers unveils Canva collaboration for agent marketing
E&V Create powered by Canva will be accessible to all Engel & Völkers Americas agents. The tool features thousands of Engel & Völkers templates, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
How you're feeling about the upcoming election: Pulse
Last week, we asked: How do you think this year's election will impact the housing market, and what policy decisions are you hoping to see? Here's what you had to say
by Inman Jul 31
Communicate value with authenticity and active listening
Not everyone can or should communicate their value through 'bold statements,' agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That's why remaining authentic is paramount
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
DelPrete 'secret shopper' sting reveals agents lose hosts of leads
With the help of a firm with more than 100 undercover researchers, the real estate tech strategist tested agents at roughly 30 brokerages. More than 1 in 3 inquiries never received a response
by Daniel Houston Jul 30
Oh, what a feeling: 4 experts share how to create a brand that lasts
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, branding experts Kevin Knight, Sydney Miller, Griff O'Brien and Elias Astuto said strong values, authenticity and substance are key to creating unforgettable brands
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
To succeed in luxury real estate, know your audience
Daniel McVicar, Eloy Carmenate and Victoria Levitam spoke at Inman Luxury Connect in Las Vegas on Tuesday in a panel titled 'From City to City: Trends & Opportunities in Emerging Luxury Markets'
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 30
Glennda Baker: 'Never been a more important time' for relationships
As agents face attacks on their value from all sides, the most important thing they can do today is focus on boosting client relationships, the Glennda Baker & Associates leader said at ICLV
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Agents need to prepare for failure, harness opportunities, group says
‘Success is a very strange beast and it often comes before total annihilation,’ said Beverly Hills broker Gary Gold at Inman Luxury Connect
by Taylor Anderson Jul 30
Maha Abouelenein: Self-reliance is investing in yourself to help others
Communications expert Maha Abouelenein shared her 7 principles of self-reliance at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday, encouraging them to believe in themselves and live without regret
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30