Music City agents sing new tune as Nashville's rapid growth fuels deals
The pandemic unleashed a growth spurt in Tennessee, with Nashville at the center. Agents and a developer behind Nashville's tallest building illuminated the market at Inman on Tour this week
by Marian McPherson Mar 12
Judge denies Crye-Leike claim that it’s covered by NAR settlement
The Memphis-based brokerage argued in court that it was made up of 6 distinct and separate companies that should be covered under the settlement by the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Mar 12
How to sell without feeling 'salesy'
When you lead with value, Nick Schlekeway writes, sales become more about service, allowing you to build trust and long-lasting relationships
by Nick Schlekeway Mar 12
Yes, it's still possible to bootstrap a real estate business: Pulse
We asked: Can a solo agent still start out with nothing and build an empire? Readers gave us a resounding 'YES!'
by Inman Mar 12
Reimagine common space, foster community in multifamily design
Thoughtfully designed common spaces in multifamily communities, Michael Zaransky writes, strengthen resident engagement, deepen the sense of belonging and enhance retention
by Michael Zaransky Mar 12
Dolly Lenz: Seek like-minded agents to generate referrals
Lenz appeared with other panelists Tuesday at Inman on Tour Nashville to tout the benefits of working from referrals. But the panelists all agreed that referrals only work when done right
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
Howard Hanna demands judge’s recusal over political donations
Undisclosed political donations to Judge Stephen Bough’s wife called a disqualifying conflict of interest in a commission case known as Gibson. Plaintiffs' attorneys push back against the claim
by Taylor Anderson Mar 11
Ed Zorn and Phillip Cantrell to agents: Stop sharing commissions
Agents and brokers need to step up by embracing transparency and allowing consumers to negotiate commissions, the duo said during an Inman on Tour panel in Nashville Tuesday morning
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Pam Liebman: Most listings should be 'shared amongst everybody'
The CEO of Corcoran appeared at Inman on Tour Nashville Tuesday and expressed support for Clear Cooperation. She also said the best market is simply one where agents can transact
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 11
Former Engel & Völkers CXO Peter Ianos joins The Agency
Ianos has been in the industry for more than 2 decades, and spent about 12 years at Engel & Völkers, where he served in a variety of leadership roles
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Krishna, Kelman dish on the future of 'the Rocket-Redfin experience’
Rocket CEO Varun Krishna and Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman share why they've agreed to merge as part of a $1.75B acquisition. AI, data and a complete consumer experience were at the center
by Taylor Anderson Mar 11
Attracting agents? Your consumer-facing website isn’t enough
Want to attract more agents to your team or brokerage? Make sure you’re creating online messaging that’s dedicated specifically to recruitment, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist Mar 11
How this broker embraces personal and professional evolution
Broker Pam Blair says that recognizing when your brand needs to change is the key to keeping your business going during challenging markets
by Pam Blair Mar 11
Inman announces 2025 class of Marketing All-Stars award winners
Inman’s 2025 Marketing All-Stars award celebrates 99 of the most creative and boundary-pushing marketers that drive success and impact across the real estate industry
by Inman Mar 11
How this Las Vegas Realtor made social media a lead-gen machine
Rick Guerrero talks with Rich Pobre to find out how he is bringing in new clients and building his sphere of influence with social media marketing
by Rick Guerrero Mar 11
Future-proof your real estate business: 5 smart tips
Keep up with the latest technological advances or risk falling by the wayside
by Luke Babich Mar 11