TopOffer.com eliminates seller-paid commissions by charging buyers
In a new model launched at SXSW, TopOffer.com charges buyers 3% commission: 2.5% goes to the company and 0.5% to the buyer’s agent
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 13
How Keller Williams leverages data to boost AI-powered tech
KW's chief product officer spoke at SXSW and gave Inman an exclusive peek at the company's data strategy
by Patrick Kearns Mar 13
Lawsuit accusing realtor.com of defrauding agents settled
The settlement means that a jury trial, previously scheduled for Aug. 19, will no longer happen, which may disappoint some agents who have alleged similar fraudulent acts
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 13
Stop worrying already — tech is NOT going to replace you
Keep being human and focus your energy and effort on providing a stellar customer service experience with a healthy dose of empathy
by Jay Thompson Mar 13
WATCH: Kiss real estate — as we know it — goodbye
You've got to get on or get out because there's no stopping innovation
by Inman Mar 13
Why your '999' price strategy is only fooling you
Opinion
If 50 percent of buyers found their home online, shouldn't we do our best to make sure we're part of their search?
by Troy Palmquist Mar 13
Still wondering why service trumps tech? Ask Blockbuster
There were 9,100 Blockbuster Video stores in 2004 — now there is 1
by Chris Drayer Mar 13
A simple checklist sellers should use before every showing
Give these quick tips to your sellers to make sure the home is show-ready every time
by Lauren Klein Mar 13
WATCH: Why data matters
Realtor.com’s Celeste Starchild shares why consumers are the North Star of the industry
by Inman Mar 12
WATCH: From idea to successful marketing campaign
Learn ways to implement ideas on large and small scales from David Marine and Shay Hata
by Inman Mar 12
Top Keller Williams team in Canada joins RE/MAX
Peggy Hill is moving all 31 of her sales reps and staff to Hallmark Realty in Ontario
WATCH: How do you compete as a team?
From ‘favorite Realtor parties’ to coffee dates, these team leaders compete with culture
by Inman Mar 12
'This is just another home with a past': Mansion where Phil Spector killed girlfriend hits the market
The famed music producer is currently serving a 19-year sentence for the fatal shooting of girlfriend Lana Clarkson