Coldwell Banker nabs Bay Area-based Joe Velasco Group
The team did $180M in sales volume via 90 transactions last year. Its move to Coldwell Banker comes amid an intense period for agent and team recruiting
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Majority of agents field multiple recruitment calls every year: Poll
Nearly 85% of agents who responded to a recent Intel Index survey said they field multiple inquiries each year, with 16% of those saying the calls are coming as frequently as once a week
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 28
What skills will brokerages and their leaders need in 2025?
In the face of economic headwinds and shifting market dynamics, brokerages must embrace change with clarity, strategy and agility, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes
by Rainy Hake Austin Apr 24
Turn a 'no' into a 'yes': Negotiation techniques for experienced agents
When you lead negotiations with skill and confidence, your clients feel empowered — and they’ll reward you with loyalty, referrals and long-term success, Mauricio Umansky writes
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 23
Tariffs to spur ripple effects across real estate, industry leaders warn
Rising construction costs and shifts in foreign investments will result in falling sales as the weight of the tariffs are felt across US housing markets, economists and real estate leaders told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 21
Checkmate or alienate? Reactions mixed as firms align with Zillow
NextHome threw its support behind Zillow's private-listing policy Friday, the second brokerage to officially back the plan, as rival portals and critics of NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy sounded off
Broker Spotlight: Joao Mucciolo, The Agency Nicaragua
Find out how this broker built a career blending local market knowledge with a global perspective as he seeks to position Nicaragua as a top destination for buyers worldwide
by Christy Murdock Apr 3
How to maximize the power of influencers in your marketing
Approach partnerships by offering value through venue access, co-hosted or co-branded events, or creative collaborations that resonate with your shared audiences, Rainy Hake Austin writes
The Agency launches 'The Perfect Setting' ad campaign to find home
The campaign was launched in March at the firm's Global Forum and highlights diverse individuals with a focus on personality traits that reveal their unique needs in a home, Inman has learned
Mauricio Umansky: 2025 is the best time ever to be a new agent
Despite market headwinds, The Agency CEO says that new technology and marketing capabilities make now a great time to be a new real estate agent
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 27
DOJ signals Clear Cooperation alone may not be anticompetitive
A Department of Justice footnote filed on Monday in the Nosalek commission lawsuit suggests some industry leaders may have misinterpreted earlier DOJ messaging
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 20
Inman On Tour Miami May 20-21, 2025
Learn from real estate’s best and brightest in the business, all while growing your network and meeting like-minded passionate and driven professional peers
by Ally Aldridge Mar 18
Arizona marks 1st move beyond East Coast for SERHANT.
The new market is launching with over 50 agents who represent more than $500M in sales volume over the past 12 months and who will offer more than 100 listings to start
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 17
Recruiting, somehow, is only getting more intense in 2025: Intel
Real estate agents are still fielding frequent recruiting inquiries, results from the latest Inman Intel Index show, but relationships appear to be the lynchpin spurring many of them to act
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 17
Broker Spotlight: The Agency Port Townsend
Find out how this 4-broker leadership team combines their decades of experience with a philosophy that prioritizes personalized support and exceptional service
by Christy Murdock Mar 13