Why HouseWhisper is my favorite tool in real estate right now
Opinion
Martha Melendez shares why HouseWhisper is her go-to tool for productivity
by Martha Melendez Mar 31
The Compass-Rocket listing partnership has agents in 'wait-and-see' mode
Compass rocked the industry when it teamed up with Redfin. But agents aren't panicking
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
buyer's agent commissions rebound
The average buyer's agent commission was 2.42% during Q3, which is still below averages from 2023, but higher than rates following the announcement of changes after the NAR settlement
Veronica Figueroa dismissed from KW recruitment suit, announces eXp Culture Center
The suit had accused the Fig Team leader of participating in an improper effort to recruit KW agents. Figueroa has also announced a new location to cultivate agent success and connection
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 22
woman getting facial as a symbol of real estate agent self care
Loving real estate doesn’t mean giving it everything, Martha Melendez writes. Flexibility is only freedom if you protect your own boundaries
by Martha Melendez Oct 1
An agent showing a home to clients to represent how to survive your first year in real estate.
Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could
by Martha Melendez Sep 16
Drunken gunman, new legal filing, Roseanne Barr: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 5
Trump vs. Fed, Taylor Swift, your referral blueprint: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 29
Data confirmation, compensation, Opendoor resignation: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 22
One year later, 5 agents look at how buyer agent compensation changes have reshaped real estate
It's been a year of big talk, real change and lessons learned since Aug. 17, 2024. Martha Melendez looks at how the industry has shifted since terms of the commission settlement kicked in
by Martha Melendez Aug 15
10 must-read real estate business books perfect for 2024
Ready to improve your knowledge and take on some new ideas? Marketing tech expert Stacie Kimberlain offers a list of essential books just right for the current market
by Stacie Kimberlain Sep 27
EXp Realty adds 65-agent St. Louis brokerage to its roster
3-year-old indie brokerage Delhougne Realty Group has joined eXp. The brokerage's 65 agents closed $353.33M in sales in 2023
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Star Florida Realtor, author Martha Melendez joins eXp Realty
Leaving Engel & Völkers, Melendez joins forces with Veronica Figueroa's leading eXp expansion team, The Fig Team, where she'll lead the team’s move into Florida's Space and Treasure Coasts
by Marian McPherson Jul 11
Author, Engel & Völkers’ Martha Melendez reflects on her mom
Author, HGTV guest and Engel & Völkers’ Martha Melendez shares how her mother’s vision for her has shaped her life and led to her accomplishments
by Dani Vanderboegh May 12
7 new real estate books that should be on your reading list
Whether looking for advice as a new agent, as an investor or as a seasoned agent, these new releases by established industry names can help push your business to the next level