Nikki Beauchamp explores how adopting the Swedish tradition 'fika' on the daily can help nurture relationships and create a company culture agents (and clients) want to be part of
It's time for brokerages and teams to rethink how they support their agents, consultant Chris Pollinger writes, ensuring they are equipped to succeed in today's competitive landscape
Frustrated with a lack of leads or a lack of conversions? Troy Palmquist offers insights and tools to help you give your CRM a checkup
Team leaders Megan Romine, Ryan Butler and Elias Astuto discussed how enforcing standards, sharing responsibilities and staying engaged are key to creating a long-lasting business
The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry's most engaged community. Add your voice to the industry's most ambitious monthly survey today
If you want to be a top-performing agent in 2024 — one who stays for the long haul — prioritize skill development to best adapt to the changing market, coach Darryl Davis writes
To formulate this list of how-tos to start the year off right, Inman's Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounded up the top advice and most-read contributors of 2023.
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren't one-size-fits-all
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AI fueled the biggest trends in proptech this year, but so did efforts to put the consumer first, tech critic Craig Rowe writes. Check out the dozens of products that received his highest praise in 2023
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Forget Cross pens and Starbucks gift cards. According to mega-team leader Carl Medford, here's what's really on the wishlist of every real estate pro right now
In her Inman Connect session, the Get Social Smart Academy CEO explains the power of thoughtful planning, daily engagement and authenticity when creating a social media strategy
The future is here and AI is the vehicle. Take advantage of the opportunities it provides for smart growth in every area of your real estate business
The winners in today’s market will take steps to increase sales now, while setting the stage for more future business. Here's where to start
The latest product of Rascoff's 75 & Sunny Labs, heyLibby takes care of engaging and tracking leads for business owners. The free platform takes less than 5 minutes to set up, company said
'I'm happy. Screw 'em,' the Keller Williams co-founder told agents Tuesday at his Mega Agent Camp event, referring to antitrust suits involving commissions in which the brokerage is named
Marketing dynamos from Anywhere, The Agency and Collabra Technology shared how companies can wield artificial intelligence and market data to help agents stand out in a competitive market
At Inman Connect Las Vegas, real estate strategist Mike DelPrete explained the 'unfair advantage' of the low-fee business models and how agents are the ultimate solution
'Belong to the private clubs, golf at the best golf clubs,' Jean Merkelbach, of Engel & Völkers said at Inman Luxury Connect. 'Be where they are so they recognize you'
A rising tide of economists are backing away from early forecasts that the US is very likely to enter a recession later this year or by the first quarter of 2024. But some still see dark clouds ahead
Starwood Capital Group Chairman and billionaire real estate investor Barry Sternlicht claims Fed inaction has all but ensured a recession is on the way. 'Nobody wants to sell anything today'
Compass Head of Coaching Courtney Smith said the brokerage's new data-powered Performance Tracker tool will enable agents and team leaders to track gross commission income, sales volume and other data
Rather than being replaced by artificial intelligence, the agent of the future will have fewer rote tasks to perform, Cat Allday, AppFolio's vice president of AI and product operations, tells Intel
Despite inventory hitting a 23-year low, the average Realtor ended last year on a solid note, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest Member Profile survey, released Tuesday
Ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Align Real Estate founder Tiffany Pantozzi told Inman she concealed her pregnancy last year out of fear clients would discount her ability to juggle the work
Moving technology and concierge company MoveEasy has rebranded as LiveEasy to accommodate new tools, better connectivity and its introduction to the rental market
Anywhere's Agent Engagement team will help Anywhere affiliated broker-owners and agents supercharge their businesses with personalized coaching and mentorship, the company says
While Zillow remains centered on consumer search and lead generation, offspring ShowingTime+ is becoming the 'super app' the industry giant promised, according to the company
In addition to Mosaik and Roomvu, Plunk is also providing actionable market data to DropOffer, Calque and SphereBuilder, according to a company announcement
Brokerage Engine will leverage Payload’s flexible set of APIs to automate a range of crucial financial functions, according to an announcement exclusively sent to Inman
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Mosaik is the third product of late to put a true emphasis on the client experience, a trend finally being seen as critical because of a number of macro-consumer movement
Sisu, a proptech that combines sales cycle and workflow automation with performance tracking technology, said Client Portal 2.0 aims to refine how agent teams interact with critical vendors
While merely a technical value-add for many, there is great potential in opening up iGuide’s dynamic, data-driven capabilities to a wider audience, according to the company
The Real Brokerage is using GPT to assist agents and brokers in their use of reZEN, the company's deal software. The tool tagged 'Leo' will be leveraged as an ever-present concierge
Here are some tips on software products Inman recommends for the new agent or the seasoned professional who’s just now coming around to the modern marketplace
Consumer spending remained high while the broader economy slowed, growing just 1.1% in the first 3 months of 2023, according to data released Thursday by US Bureau of Economic Analysis