Can a $1 price tag get your lagging listing off the books? The Download
As the $1 listing trend gathers steam, it's time to take a closer look at how it works and whether it's right for your sellers
by Christy Murdock Jul 28
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
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
Homes.com just signed up thousands of agents, sold scores of 'boosted' listings
CoStar reported net profit of $6.2M in Q2, down from $19M in Q2 2024
by Taylor Anderson Jul 22
Everything old is new(?) again when it comes to marketing your listings
As the industry continues to debate the way listings are marketed (or not) in the current climate, Troy Palmquist reflects on the potential move from digital to analog
by Troy Palmquist Jul 21
Zillow slams Compass' 'hidden listing scheme' in new court filing
The portal giant pushed back against arguments Compass had made in its complaint alleging antitrust activity and more, and asked the court to deny a request for a preliminary injunction that would prevent enforcement of Zillow's new listing standards
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 17
Has this Austin MLS 'solved' the private listings conundrum?
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
by Eric Bramlett Jul 15
7 tired business strategies that are costing you closings
Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 13
Two women posing for an Instagram picture to represent Instagram boosting SEO.
Become more visible on Google with a new Instagram update for professional accounts that allows social media content to appear in search engine search results, Kyle Basila writes
by Kyle Basila Jul 11
Gatekeeping, portal wars, ‘Armageddon’: 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 Jul 11
NAR logo with puzzle pieces symbolizes NAR overturns no-commingling rule
The committee opted to rescind the controversial 'no-commingling' policy on Wednesday, 1 day after NAR's Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee voted to scrap it amid DOJ scrutiny
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 5
It’s time to take back our listings
Opinion
Real estate pros have let tech platforms and restrictive policies chip away at agent value for too long, coach Darryl Davis writes. Let the people who earn the listing own the lead
by Darryl Davis May 20
A silhouette of a person with a camera in front of a house to represent blockbuster listing videos.
Forget fancy cameras, Drew Thompson writes. Real estate videos that sell are about connection. This AI stack turns photos, your voice into an emotional engine that makes buyers need the keys
by Drew Thompson May 9
A picture of someon googling something to show how to set up your Google Business Profile in real estate.
While you're optimizing your online presence, don't stop at social media. Jimmy Burgess and Julie Tomlinson help you start up (or rethink) your Google Business Profile
by Jimmy Burgess May 2
5 reasons marketing your listings to other agents still wins deals
A structured approach to outreach is your best friend when it comes to getting your next listing in front of the most active buyer agents in your market, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross May 1