3 ways the pandemic has changed lead generation
Agents said during Inman's Town Hall Thursday that they're still having success finding clients — even if the pandemic is changing the ways those clients find them
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
Putting the leads in leadership
The real estate industry may not be perfect, but a recent Inman survey shows that, overall, agents tend to be quite happy with the leadership at their companies
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 31
Mortgage broker fined $120K for revealing credit histories on Yelp
The FTC says Mount Diablo Lending and its owner responded to negative reviews by posting consumer's credit history, debt-to-income ratio and other personal information
by Patrick Kearns Jan 8
The most-read news stories of 2019
Amazon tiny homes, the bombshell buyer's broker commission lawsuits and all things Keller Williams were top of mind for Inman readers in 2019
by Inman Dec 20
Here's what you might have missed at Inman Luxury Connect
Pocket listings, disruption, auctions and more were among the many things debated this week by some of the most successful real estate figures in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 18
Young new-money buyers find agents on blogs and Yelp
Younger luxury buyers may have made their fortunes in technology IPOs or acquisitions, meaning their personal networks are very different from what old money buyers bring to the table
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 17
How to defend your online reputation
A review and testimonial are completely different things and should be strategized accordingly
by Jay Thompson Oct 9
Online reviews: 5 critical questions agents ask
Opinion
Obviously, the most crucial step in getting reviews is asking for them, but how you ask deserves just as much weight
by Jay Thompson Oct 2
Sale sign
Opinion
It's hard to know how to position yourself when you don't know how well the new competition is doing
by Ryan Rodenbeck Jul 1
How to nab as many positive reviews as possible
4 steps for getting your clients to sing your praises online
by David Stroh Feb 21
Yelp hides reviews pages for Opendoor, Offerpad
The mega reviews website still maintains the reviews but makes them harder for consumers to discover, while traditional brokerages have fully public Yelp reviews
by Teke Wiggin Feb 11
Cherry-picking by hand
Opinion
Make the ask, provide resources to make it easier for the reviewer, and bake reviews into your business plan
by Jay Thompson Jan 23
Paypal Mafia art
Led by Peter Thiel, Keith Rabois and other tech kingpins, the so-called PayPal Mafia and a group of Blackstone veterans are remaking the real estate industry in their image
by Teke Wiggin Sep 10
Marketing site builder Parkbench offers coaching, coupons and content
Company offers sales coaching behind service that builds localized websites for agents to win referrals from neighborhood business owners
by Craig C. Rowe May 2
Is Opendoor testing a new listing brokerage service?
A Yelp review suggests it. Meanwhile, the company's job postings offer clues to expansion in San Antonio and Charlotte...
by Patrick Kearns Nov 17