Zero contacts? 6 ways to get clients as a newbie
Making connections is a crucial part of being a real estate agent. But if you're new to the scene, with no contacts at all, where do you even start? Here are a few tips for finding those potential clients
by Mauricio Umansky Jul 22
Defend your commission: 5 reasons you're worth it
To handle the commission objection with utmost confidence, you have to first know your value. These five reasons that illustrate why you’re worth every penny are truly just the tip of the iceberg
by Darryl Davis Jul 22
Redfin's head of industry relations moves to Realogy
In her new role, former Redfin Head of Industry Relations Caitlin McCrory will lead Realogy's industry advocacy and strategic policy efforts
by Marian McPherson Jul 21
Toronto iBuyer raises $44M with help from Spencer Rascoff, Eric Wu
Properly is a tech-based real estate brokerage in Canada with a model similar to US iBuyers like Opendoor and Zillow Offers
by Libertina Brandt Jul 21
Better eyes real estate brokerage as next step in end-to-end platform
Better's real estate brokerage subsidiary has largely flown under the radar, but that's about to change as it seeks to become licensed in all 50 states
by Matt Carter Jul 21
Zillow, NAR formed 'group boycott' to enforce commission rule: REX
REX alleges that the National Association of Realtors and Zillow use NAR's segregation rule to hinder competitors who don't comply with NAR's commission rule
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 21
Pulse: What's your best piece of advice for newbies in a shifting market?
Now that things are starting to show signs of slowing down, what do new agents need to know? What's the most crucial piece of advice you can offer them?
by Inman Jul 21
Opinion
Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?
An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus — and if the risks are worth the effort. What advice should her broker give her?
by Anthony Askowitz Jul 21
Leading indie brokerage in Massachusetts joins Compass
The Randall Family of Companies, which includes four residential and commercial real estate brokerages, has moved to Compass. The company has 35 offices throughout New England
by Marian McPherson Jul 20
Keller Williams eying big change for growing teams
The brokerage’s new ‘Expansion Network’ is meant to make the process of expanding a team into a new city more streamlined and efficient. It should also turn those teams into an asset for the existing Keller Williams personnel in the new city
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 20
‘The burnout is real’: Team leaders share how they’re fighting back
Team leaders at Sotheby's and Keller Williams discussed steps their teams are taking to finish the summer strong at Inman Connect on Tuesday
by Daniel Houston Jul 20
Richard Ferrari named new CEO of Douglas Elliman New York
Former CEO Steven James departed in April for Berkshire Hathaway's HomeServices of America
by Veronika Bondarenko Jul 20
@properties expands franchise business into Dallas
Jerry Mooty, Jr., will build @properties third-ever brokerage with backing from the owner of the Dallas Cowboys
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 20