Real estate agents recently revealed to Inman the most unexpected reasons they've lost deals — including a fear of snakes, hatred of Glade Plug-ins, bad vibes and, apparently, off-kilter feng shui
by David Sep 1
After losing his mom in shooting, Chris Singleton stresses empathy
The motivational speaker told an audience of agents that his personal experience of loss — his mother was killed in the 2015 Charleston church shooting — shaped his views on empathy and understanding
by Daniel Houston Oct 28
Coldwell Banker will be focusing on sellers in 2022 — here’s why
David Marine, chief marketing officer of Coldwell Banker, recently told Inman his company's ongoing rebranding efforts have improved both consumer and agent sentiment, and buoyed the fortunes of local franchisees
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 6
How to find listings in a highly competitive market
Becky Eakle argued during Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue Experience that the listing agent always wins. The key then is figuring out how to get more would-be sellers off the fence
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
How to win referrals and leads on Instagram in 2021
Instagram is one of the most powerful social networks in the world. But winning followers and referrals from the platform requires consistency and strategy
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 30
How this all-female brokerage leapt to the top of Charleston's market
Maison Real Estate has only been around since 2019, but innovative marketing tactics and services have made it a force to be reckoned with in South Carolina
by Libertina Brandt Aug 31
These are the most expensive states to insure a tiny home
It costs about 242% more to insure a tiny home in Oklahoma than across the remaining US states and District of Columbia, according to a new analysis
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 19
Looking back: A brief history of real estate team crackdowns
A new Connecticut law that limits team names is just the latest in a list of regulations impacting teams and their branding
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
Engel & Völkers lists Netflix-featured private island for $1.9M
The 3-acre island includes a 3-bed, 2.5-bath home, which has most recently been used as a profitable Airbnb
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
EXp-Dave Ramsey conflict ignites debate about referral programs
A disparate group of referral programs actually share some basic DNA — even if that's not immediately apparent to most outsiders
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 25
RE/MAX sues eXp Realty over recruitment, 'false advertising'
The suit claims eXp tried to solicit franchisees whose contracts with RE/MAX weren't over yet, and that it misrepresented RE/MAX's commission splits, among other things
by Jim Dalrymple II May 24
Knock's Carolinas expansion puts Home Swap in 40 markets
'A consumer can qualify for the Home Swap from their mobile device and then confidently shop for the home they want with their own agent by their side and in the app,' said Knock CEO and co-founder Sean Black
by Craig C. Rowe May 13
Inventory insanity: Notes from 'exhausted' agents on the front lines of a crazy market
'There is no middle class any more,' one industry leader said of working in real estate this year. 'You’re either crushing it or you're struggling'
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 12
How agents can bring home the bacon in 2022
Sales commissions are still the norm in real estate, but the industry is also in the midst of a rapid evolution when it comes to agent pay
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Amid pandemic, 2020 was a year of record-low foreclosures
In 2020, foreclosure filings reached their lowest levels since Attom Data began tracking the metric in 2005
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 14