7 outdated real estate practices agents should stop in 2025
If you want different results, Jimmy Burgess writes, start doing different things. Stop doing what used to work, and start doing what works now
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 27
Putting it all together: The complete guide to working with athletes and celebrities
We've rounded up all five days of Cara Ameer's advice on working with high-end, high-profile, high-stakes clients from the worlds of sports and entertainment
by Cara Ameer Jul 26
Recruiting smarter for brokerage growth: Now Streaming
Tune in to Inman Access as Vija Williams, head of industry at Place, offers insights for recruiting high-performing real estate agents to your brokerage
by Inman Jul 25
real estate economist
Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker looks at recent economic indicators to determine if or when interest rates might finally come down
by Jeff Tucker Jul 25
How an agent becomes 'the chosen one' for celebrities and athletes
In Part 5 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer provides insights for both renters and purchasers, plus strategies for ensuring you become the go-to for high-profile luxury clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 25
Conferences are goldmines (if you know how to film them)
Troy Palmquist talks with video content expert Ransome Tucker about why every agent should be capturing (and sharing) content at professional conferences
by Troy Palmquist Jul 25
4 ways brokerages build resilient, high-performing agents 
As a broker, Thomas Mallette writes, it's up to you to walk the walk with your agents, providing the mentorship and guidance they need to succeed
by Thomas Mallette Jul 24
Broker Spotlight: Kristin Barry, Arbor Real Estate
Find out how this Orange County, California, indie broker leads 'with a balance of compliance, mentorship and heart'
by Christy Murdock Jul 24
Mortgage rate woes undercut June new home sales
Despite ample inventory and more affordable prices, seasonally adjusted new residential sales dropped 6.6% annually. Experts attributed the drop primarily to mortgage rates
by Marian McPherson Jul 24
Mega association emerges in Texas in the aftermath of major merger
Association members voted to approve a merger between the MetroTex Association of Realtors and Collin County Area Realtors, creating a combined association of nearly 40K members
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 24
Why collaboration and cooperation are the future of real estate
In today’s more challenging market, agents are banding together to stay competitive. Mike Bruce of Denver Metro Association of Realtors offers strategies for working together more effectively
by Mike Bruce Jul 24
Desperately seeking an AI bestie? How to protect your professional image from AI companion risks
Adopt these practices to harness the potential benefits of AI tools, Robert Siciliano writes, while protecting your invaluable professional persona from the array of privacy and security dangers
by Robert Siciliano Jul 24
Be protective, proactive and prepared when working with celebrity clients
In Part 4 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer offers strategies for providing high-level care that's specific to the requirements of high-profile clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 24
Higher rates aren't stopping homebuyers from bargain hunting
Purchase loan requests are up 3% from a week ago and 22% from last last year even as mortgage rates climb to highest level in 4 weeks, Mortgage Bankers Association survey shows
by Matt Carter Jul 23
Meet Lucy, an AI assistant that's 'all about empowering' agents
Rechat wants agents to lean on AI like Lucy to improve their value proposition to consumers and make better use of the powerful tools software companies are building for them
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 23