As spring nears, real estate agents are reconsidering paid leads: Intel
Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 14
Brokerage BHS appeals orders to pay agent $977K for discrimination
Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons seeks to overturn rulings awarding Shauncy Claud nearly $1M after a court found the firm wrongfully fired her for filing a discrimination complaint
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 14
Broker Spotlight: Kim Stem, ERA Doty Real Estate
Learn how a generous friend helped this award-winning Arkansas broker launch her epic 25-year career in real estate
by Christy Murdock Mar 14
TikTok's viral orange trend can enhance your brand's 'a peel'
Are you willing to 'peel the orange' for your clients? This viral TikTok trend has trainer Rachael Hite asking you to evaluate your brand and its appeal to consumers
by Rachael Hite Mar 14
5 currently trending AI tools that will get your business growing
AI tools are poised to revolutionize every aspect of real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. Step out of your comfort zone and put his recommendations to work for you
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 14
Future-proof your online presence by buying your domain name
Purchasing a domain to build up content and expert reputation is one of the most valuable strategies for an agent starting out in the industry, marketing expert David Marden writes
by David Marden Mar 14
How new agents can get the best return on their time investment
Succeeding as a new real estate agent, David Marden writes, requires effective time management, leveraging your circle of influence and understanding the ROI of your efforts
by David Marden Mar 14
Illinois Supreme Court says Chicago tax hike can move ahead
A fiscal watchdog also released a report warning that Chicago leaders may not have studied the issue thoroughly before putting it on the March 19 ballot
by Taylor Anderson Mar 13
Jail ahead for ‘worst landlord on this planet’ over squalid rentals
The sheriff has been ordered to arrest a landlord twice named worst in New York City and bring him to Rikers Island for up to 60 days over hundreds of building violations
by Taylor Anderson Mar 13
Zenlist to power mobile search for Midwest Real Estate Data
The agreement will allow Zenlist access to MRED’s vast property database, enabling agents to market and find homes, interact with clients and display a more modern, consumer-first approach
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 13
DivvyUp promises personalized down payment savings
DivvyUp is a mobile financial resources and down payment planning product. The company said it surveyed 2K people to uncover what is most challenging about the homebuying process
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 13
Guild Mortgage shrugs off 2023 loss as it pursues acquisitions
The San Diego-based lender has completed 5 acquisitions in the past 18 months in pursuit of market share, unfazed by a 21% drop in mortgage originations and a $39.1M 2023 net loss
by Matt Carter Mar 13
Agents temper hopes for better 2024 as buyers sit out: Intel survey
Real estate agents are optimistic their client pipelines will improve from last year's lows — but it may take longer than hoped, according to shifting sentiments in the latest Inman Intel Index
by Daniel Houston Mar 13
Get a handle on visionary syndrome so you can put ideas into action
A lack of focus, prioritization and patience can undermine your best ideas and keep them from coming to fruition, writes marketing expert Molly McKinley
by Molly McKinley Mar 13
3 steps to earn your share of commissions in any market
Much of your income potential is totally controlled by the activities you choose to do every day, broker Joseph Santini writes, along with your willingness to adjust to the market
by Joseph Santini Mar 13