Is anyone ever 'right'? The perils of predicting housing markets in 2023
Real estate decision-makers gathered in Palm Springs to plot the future of the industry at Inman Disconnect. It's a tall task, several leaders proclaimed, including Vanessa Bergmark of Red Oak
by Daniel Houston Mar 1
Red Oak Realty taps former KW, Pacific Union leader as president
Nicole Aissa will oversee agent growth and development at Red Oak. She previously worked as an operating principal at Keller Williams
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 10
3 leaders reveal the 'blessing and curse' of the fall housing market
During Inman Connect, Tommy Choi, Quintavius Burdette and Vanessa Bergmark share their unique challenges as the market shifts and how they're preparing their clients for success
by Marian McPherson Oct 18
Splurge on your staff: Indie brokers share the importance of support
Independent broker-owners Jena Turner and Serena Lowden share the best way to budget and how investing in staff leads to a gold mine
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
Female agents: Stop waiting for permission to become a leader
A powerhouse group of female real estate leaders took the Inman Connect Las Vegas stage on Wednesday to share their stories and encourage other women in the industry to be empowered and step into their own as leaders
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 27
3 real estate leaders share how to hit the bullseye on your rebrand
Independent broker-owners Vanessa Bergmark and Kofi Nartey, and Century 21 CMO Cara Whitley share the 5 steps to rebranding a brokerage
by Marian McPherson Sep 29
California's Red Oak Realty goes green
The company is now buying carbon offsets and will help clients do the same, and it has achieved official green certification for its facilities
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
California's Red Oak Realty launches home improvement service
Enhance will do up to $40,000 worth of staging and repairs to a home before it hits the market. Sellers don't pay for the work until the sale closes
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 18
Lend a hand: How 7 agents keep giving back to their communities
Amid everything else they do for their own businesses and families, these agents have found ways to continually help their communities through socially distant outdoor events, food drives and more
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
How indie brokerages can thrive in 2021
To thrive in the new year, indies must be ready to quickly shift to their clients' new needs and get ready to network with agents across the country and the globe
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
3 agents raise $48K for children without computers, Wi-Fi
Red Oak Realty agents April Howell Young, Negar Souza, and Rose Heffelfinger raised $48K to provide technology for children in three school districts
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
How indie brokerages continue to thrive in an era of big real estate
Indie brokers say working at smaller firms has given them a unique set of benefits they wouldn't have at a mega-brand
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 9
Inman Handbook: Effective marketing in changing times
The coronavirus pandemic has helped push real estate marketing online, but effective messaging remains just as important as ever for real estate professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 8
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Feb 28
The 'coronavirus clause' is now a thing
Red Oak Realty had to create a special contingency for a Bay Area property because the seller is trapped in the Wuhan Province, ground zero of coronavirus
by Patrick Kearns Feb 24