Real estate text message scripts that help agents connect with clients
Initiate, don't wait, to build momentum in your business, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here he offers 5 texts to send and see results
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 1
Realtor.com CEO is ready to 'turn off' Clear Cooperation debate
At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it's time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving consumers' main challenge — affordability
by Marian McPherson Jul 31
Andy Florance declares victory in portal wars, says Homes.com is ‘now No. 1’
‘We're not competing against either Realtor or Zillow for customers. We are doing something completely different. In essence, we are now No. 1 at that’ — Florance
by Taylor Anderson Jul 31
Kevin Sears says NAR 'is going in the right direction' since commission suit
At Inman Connect San Diego, Sears was optimistic, but said that NAR membership is projected to drop by 150K members and the organization will face a $30M deficit
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Compass boasts 10 all-time high metrics in 2nd quarter earnings
Revenue was up 21.1% YOY to $2.06B, marking a new all-time high for the brokerage. Transactions were also up 20.9% YOY, even as transactions in the market overall dropped by 0.9%
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman CoStar CEO Andy Florance
Costar, parent company of Homes.com, says Zillow is displaying thousands of images that are CoStar property — an act described in the complaint as 'willful, mass infringement'
10 signs you're working across the table from an inexperienced agent
Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you're the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you're a newbie
by Annette DeCicco Jul 30
'Hoarding' listings vs. seller's rights? Oppenheim and Sher debate Clear Cooperation
Jason Oppenheim and Ivan Sher participated in an intense debate about Clear Cooperation at Inman Luxury Connect. The issue remains among the most polarizing real estate has seen in years
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
You’re leaving money on the table when you don’t know your numbers
Troy Palmquist talks with Sean Soderstrom of Courted about how agents and brokers can use data more effectively to transform their businesses
by Troy Palmquist Jul 28
7 outdated real estate practices agents should stop in 2025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
Compass, NWMLS trade barbs in new legal filings
As Compass called NWMLS a 'monopoly' and said its policies amount to an anticompetitive boycott, NWMLS called the brokerage's arguments 'nonsensical'
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 25
Nation’s largest MLS platforms experience compromised access
FlexMLS and Matrix provide software to major multiple listing services. A recent event forced users to reset their passwords — and prompted words of caution from experts
by Taylor Anderson Jul 25
NAR notches a legal win after judge tosses '3-way agreement' lawsuit
The judgment is good news for NAR, which is facing legal challenges in various states across the country over similar allegations that take issue with the 3-way agreement
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
Here's what's happening with home prices in your market: Pulse
Sellers and buyers both seem dug in on their price, so we asked: What's happening with home prices in your market, and how are you setting expectations with clients?
by Inman Jul 23
Strategies, schemes and shenanigans: 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 Christy Murdock Jul 18