Redfin to follow Zillow as it rolls out portal ban on some private listings
CEO Glenn Kelman on Monday also called on MLSs to create a 'coming-soon' designation for listings that would conceal Days on Market and historical pricing data from consumers
by Taylor Anderson Apr 14
Caution! 3 ways your buyer’s love letter could violate Fair Housing
Jonathan Pressman offers real-world examples of the way buyer love letters can violate fair housing, along with fixes to help your clients write right
by Jonathan Pressman Apr 14
Lesson Learned: Stay levelheaded, unflappable, and go with the flow
Learn how New York City agent Jennifer Roberts navigates the ups, downs and indecisions of real estate clients while keeping her cool
by Christy Murdock Apr 14
Trending: Ownership shifts, joyful strategy and smarter reach
From TikTok uncertainty to Snapchat’s joy-driven ad strategy, Jessi Healey unpacks how platforms are reshaping visibility, engagement and emotional connection
by Jessi Healey Apr 14
CoStar's Florance: New Zillow rule 'hijacks your leads for profit'
Opinion
CoStar founder and CEO Andy Florance takes Zillow to task for its new listings policy, calling it anti-consumer and anti-agent
by Andy Florance Apr 14
Agents attracted to techie brokerages, capped fees: Report
A new report suggests agent recruiting remains intense in real estate and that churn from company to company comes with significant costs to brokerages
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 14
Checkmate or alienate? Reactions mixed as firms align with Zillow
NextHome threw its support behind Zillow's private-listing policy Friday, the second brokerage to officially back the plan, as rival portals and critics of NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy sounded off
The No. 1 concern from brokers right now? Recruiting and retention
Recruiting and retention outweigh interest rates, regulation and other obstacles as top business challenges brokers face now, according to the latest results from the Inman Intel Index survey
by Taylor Anderson Apr 14
7 ways to grow relationships with your past clients this spring
Spring is all about growth and nurturing, so it's the perfect time to reach out to past clients and turn them into repeat clients and referral partners, Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Apr 14
You’re not behind: Mindset and strategies needed for success
If you feel like your progress has stalled, Jimmy Burgess writes, implement these strategies and build the real estate business you've been dreaming of
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 13
Zillow pushes back against private listings: The Download
Zillow's answer to the rising tide of private listing networks has been met with both praise and pushback from industry leaders
by Christy Murdock Apr 12
The AI shortcut: 9 ways ChatGPT can simplify your listing process
Real's Drew Thompson offers tips that save you time and money when you put the power and potential of artificial intelligence to work for your listings
by Drew Thompson Apr 12
Banned listings, honest truths, private listing networks: Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Apr 11
Zillow's new listing policy: Punishment disguised as fairness
Opinion
Darryl Davis outlines the way Zillow's actions and policies are designed for its own benefit, not for the benefit of sellers or real estate professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 11
Open house rules for agents: Do's and don'ts
Updated NAR rules, communication with visitors and appropriate hosting times can all impact the leverage provided by a well-planned open house, Andrew Reichek writes
by Andrew Reichek Apr 11
Seize the moment in a shifting market: Now streaming
Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about positioning yourself and your business for growth with the help of Ryan Serhant
by Inman Apr 11