5 commandments of crowdfunding for beginning real estate investors
Crowdfunding disperses risk among a huge pool of real estate investors, and offers the possibility of unusually high returns, Clever Real Estate executive and Inman contributor Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Aug 8
Plunk unveils Plunk Pro for up-to-the-minute housing market data
Plunk Pro offers investors, advisors and analysts access to real-time information on the housing market, the AI-powered home valuation and analytics company announced Tuesday
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 8
Share your Inman experience. It's an investment in your business
Sharing your Inman experience, or any real estate conference for that matter, on social media is actually a smart move
by Karen Stone Aug 8
The ultimate guide to Inman Connect Las Vegas 2023
So you've decided to join us at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Bravo! Here's a day-by-day breakdown of the conference along with some tidbits to get the most out of your week in Sin City
by Marian McPherson Aug 8
3 luxury agents share their climbs into higher price points
'Belong to the private clubs, golf at the best golf clubs,' Jean Merkelbach, of Engel & Völkers said at Inman Luxury Connect. 'Be where they are so they recognize you'
by Taylor Anderson Aug 7
With off-market listings, sellers rarely know best, luxury agents say
How do you balance what a privacy-driven luxury seller wants when it’s a clear break from MLS rules and general industry standards? Panelists at Inman Luxury Connect discuss the challenges
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 7
Christie's International Real Estate and tech company Modwell partner
The agreement provides 50 of Christie's International Real Estate's Masters Circle agents access to Modwell's proprietary tech design platform to assist homebuyers in seeing a home's potential
How luxury agents earn long-term business? By shooting straight
In a down market, clients might not like what agents have to say. But they need to hear it anyway, Frances Katzen of Douglas Elliman and Rachel King of SERHANT. agreed at Inman Luxury Connect
by Taylor Anderson Aug 7
The secret to selling a luxury home: 'Stay positive' and price it well
Panelists Joyce Rey and Paul Benson share how they make deals happen in a transitioning market
Brad Inman: There's opportunity in the international market
Inman kicked off Inman Luxury Connect Monday with an anecdote about buying a house in Paris, and advice for luxury brokers
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 7
Mystery buyer scoops up priciest home in Connecticut for $138.8M
Copper Beech Farm was originally listed for $150M back in February. Despite the cut, the sales price still puts the estate within the 5 most expensive residential real estate transactions of 2023
CINC rolls out 'Guaranteed Sales Program' to help agents and teams
The customer relationship management platform vowed 'a path to six-figure earnings within 24 months' for real estate agents and teams who follow the program from beginning to end
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 7
Pearl Certification ups resources to match 'energy-efficient' priorities
The company intends to prepare agents and homeowners for the 'millions of new high-performing homes improved through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA),' according to an announcement
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 4
What down market? Payrolls are just fine in the brokerage world
Home transactions may be down, but you wouldn't know it from most brokerage payrolls. Real estate hiring churned along in July, according to new data from the US Bureau of Labor Statistics
by Daniel Houston Aug 4
California dreamin': The nightmare situations luxury agents deal with
From the seller who wanted to display a room full of snakes during a home showing to the renter who was an insurance scammer, the clients luxury agents deal with in California can be a handful