A for-sale yard sign with Howard Hanna's new logo in front of a residential home
The Pennsylvania-headquartered family brokerage is moving into the future with a sleek new design that reflects its commitment to luxury service, Inman has learned
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
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
scary silhouette of a woman
From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here's a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
Screenshots of Marie Lee's posts on Instagram
When Marie Lee started out as an agent, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was busy — even if she had to fudge the details
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
How this brokerage bought out its largest competitor — and kept all the agents onboard
Find out how Kerri Fowler and her team are continuing her great-grandfather's legacy by leaning into a culture that treats everyone like family
by Christy Murdock Sep 11
This CMO wants to make Keller Williams the Nike of real estate
In her 1st interview with Inman, Sandra Howard shares the key to creating a brand that's timeless yet timely, and her plans to push the Texas-based franchisor's marketing to the next level
by Marian McPherson Sep 10
AI real estate agent
Move your value proposition away from the transactional and into the protective, taking care of your clients in a way that technology can't, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Sep 10
Lesson Learned: Be consumer-driven, not commission-driven
Learn how Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, agent Tim Tepes puts his investing acumen and daily discipline to work for real estate clients
by Christy Murdock Sep 10
Compass hires former NAR lead attorney as it doubles down on legal battles
Ethan Glass previously worked at the DOJ, and served as lead outside counsel for the National Association of Realtors throughout the trial in the Sitzer | Burnett homeseller commission lawsuit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9
AI for real estate
After a painful conversation with potential sellers, learn how broker Josh Ries renewed his commitment to personal communication
by Josh Ries Sep 8
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
Broker Spotlight: The Agency Costa Rica
After more than 15 years leading some of Costa Rica's biggest luxury sales, find out how the pair has partnered with The Agency to raise the bar for clients and agents
by Christy Murdock Sep 4
Compass scoops up Colorado brokerage in latest M&A play
Compass’ acquisitions since July have added brokerages that transacted over $2.1B in sales volume last year as it announces it picked up Colorado Home Realty
by Taylor Anderson Sep 4
Inman’s AI Awards nominations end Tuesday
The public nomination period for Inman’s AI Awards closes Sept. 30. Until then, all members of the Inman community are invited to nominate AI visionaries for consideration
by Inman Sep 4