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The luxury real estate vet spoke with Inman about market trends, tips for newbie agents, how to handle difficult clients and more in advance of her appearance at Luxury Connect in San Diego
A great open house is more than a walkthrough; it’s a full-blown marketing event
This people-centered platform allows agents, brokerages to manage people, processes that drive business
Looking for fresh ways to connect with clients this summer? Holly Brink shares plug-and-play ideas for thoughtful, fun, low-cost touches that build trust and spark conversation
Opinion
Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand
Real estate agents don’t have to be interior decorators, broker Annette DeCicco writes, but they should be able to provide design solutions so buyers can choose their own designs
The median sale price hit $399,633 as pending sales fell 3.5% annually. Mortgage applications, home touring and Google searches for 'homes for sale' increased, a positive sign for sellers
Tune in to Inman Access as Amy Stockberger teaches you to build a vendor network that serves clients and generates leads
Opinion
Chris Kelly, president and CEO of HomeServices of America, asks whether decisions being made today are strengthening or weakening real estate pros' role in the homeownership journey
In Part 2 of our deep dive convo with James Dwiggins, co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, he accuses Robert Reffkin of 'posturing' to pressure MLSs to change rules around private listings
Learn why this powerhouse New England team lead and his agents don't just sell homes; they shape experiences
You don’t need to feed the machine to succeed, coach Darryl Davis writes. You just need a smart lead-gen strategy, a service-first mindset and a little hustle
Your energy goes where your attention flows, so what are you feeding? Debra Trappen wraps up her Lead with Fire series with inspiration for the journey ahead
If you've designed a business that relies on just one person (even if it's you), Chris Pollinger writes, you need to know what to do if that person is no longer producing at the same level