NYC agents to Dottie Herman: We're not afraid to walk in the city
NYC agents to Dottie Herman: We're not afraid to walk in the city
Douglas Elliman's CEO told Fox Business that the rising crime rate is threatening NYC's real estate rebound, but agents who spoke with Inman on Thursday largely disagreed
by Libertina Brandt Jul 28
'We didn't know anything': The key moment that transformed Compass
'We didn't know anything': The key moment that transformed Compass
During a 90-minute interview on NPR's 'How I Built This,' Compass CEO Robert Reffkin shared his life story and the defining moment that changed his company's trajectory
by Marian McPherson Jul 28
Map-based real estate marketing sees explosive growth
Map-based real estate marketing sees explosive growth
Homesnap has partnered with Waze to let agents pin their listings and open houses to interactive maps. Such ads have seen a surge of interest over the past month
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 28
4 tips for agents who want to score laughs — and leads — on Instagram
4 tips for agents who want to score laughs — and leads — on Instagram
Matt Lionetti of The Agency gained a following by posting comedy sketches about real estate on Instagram. He shared tips with Inman for other agents trying to do the same
by Veronika Bondarenko Jul 28
Foreign buyers may soon swoop back into US housing market
Foreign buyers may soon swoop back into US housing market
International buyers were less involved in the US housing market during the first year of the pandemic — but that may soon change
by Daniel Houston Jul 28
Huge number of homeowners willing to consider an iBuyer: Poll
Huge number of homeowners willing to consider an iBuyer: Poll
82% of homeowners in 1000watt survey said they either were more likely to trust information from Zillow than from a real estate agent or to trust them about the same
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
Pulse: What do newbies need to know about marketing listings?
Pulse: What do newbies need to know about marketing listings?
When it comes to listings, what makes for a solid marketing strategy? From social media to video tours, we want you to chime in with your best advice and tips for newbie agents
by Inman Jul 28
Real estate agents who pay NCAA athletes will win. Here's why.
Real estate agents who pay NCAA athletes will win. Here's why.
Thanks to new rules, NCAA athletes can now use their name, image and likeness to promote your business. Smart agents should seize this opportunity. Here's why
by Chris Smith Jul 28
The 10+ greatest real estate and sales books of all time (IMHO)
Opinion
The 10+ greatest real estate and sales books of all time (IMHO)
Here are a plethora must-read books from authors who are willing to help in your ongoing quest for real estate knowledge
by Jay Thompson Jul 28
Keller Williams launches new home-focused training program
Keller Williams launches new home-focused training program
The launch of KW New Homes comes amid an ongoing period of historically low housing inventory, making new homes an especially appealing area of focus for many agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 27
No flood of foreclosures to come in pandemic's wake. Here's why
Opinion
No flood of foreclosures to come in pandemic's wake. Here's why
Anyone believing but there will be a flood of homes that will be foreclosed on either toward the end of this year or in 2022 is likely to be disappointed. Here's a closer look
by Matthew Gardner Jul 27
QUIZ: Will you make it in real estate? 10 questions that predict new agent success
QUIZ: Will you make it in real estate? 10 questions that predict new agent success
Answer yes or no to the following 10 questions, and see how you score on the 'most likely to succeed in real estate' scale
by Bernice Ross Jul 27
Virtual brokerage Real plans to add thousands of agents, CEO says
Virtual brokerage Real plans to add thousands of agents, CEO says
Tamir Poleg also believes the currently wild housing market may calm down in the near future, but he doesn't believes there's a bubble forming
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 27