25 ways to thrive during real estate conference season
Let frequent conference attendee, speaker and organizer Nikki Beauchamp share key strategies that help her not just survive but thrive during this busy period
by Nikki Beauchamp Jan 21
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting housing justice
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate pros to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership
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Agents told Intel that artificial intelligence has 'significantly' boosted their productivity — while others reported less promising results. See what tools they're using that other agents are not
by Daniel Houston Jan 20
When divisive political rhetoric crosses the fair housing line
Costs and lawsuits are on the rise. Make sure that your marketing and practices don't set you up for a fair housing violation or accusation with help from Dr. Lee Davenport
by Lee Davenport Jan 20
'Should I stay or should I go?' 5 questions agents should ask
This is the time of year to find out what you need from a broker and whether your current broker can provide it, ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes
by Alex Vidal Jan 18
Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees
Agents have drawn on all their resources to play 'matchmaker' to place people who don't need to use 2nd homes with those who need housing. Results are mixed, but it's working for some
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 17
Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims
Real estate professionals aren't just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Jan 17
SCOTUS upheld the TikTok ban. Here's what agents should do now
The Supreme Court upheld ByteDance’s divestiture deadline Friday. Experts Katie Lance, Cynthia Seifert and Jessi Healey offer solutions to help agents navigate this major shift
by Jessi Healey Jan 17
SCOTUS, ChatGPT, no-BS: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
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 Jan 17
Here's how AI will impact real estate transactions
Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how artificial intelligence will impact homebuying, homeselling and the consumer experience
by Inman Jan 17
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Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them up more than a point since September
by Jeff Tucker Jan 17
Verify by CallAction reduces risk as TCPA tightens: Tech Review
On Jan. 27, new rules for consumer contact kick in. Failure to comply can mean fines, lawsuits. Just ask Keller Williams
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
What you need to know about upcoming cold call rule changes
For real estate agents, changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act will mean being extra careful with how you gather leads, contact potential clients and manage consent
by Darryl Davis Jan 17
Wildfires don't discriminate, but people do. Fight back with fairness
As real estate first responders, Dr. Lee Davenport writes, let us be mindful to fight fire with fairness and fair housing in mind
by Lee Davenport Jan 17
Mark Doherty joins Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman as vice president
Doherty is a Massachusetts native with more than 25 years of industry experience. He said a meeting with team cofounders Manny and George Sarkis 'reinvigorated' his love for real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 
Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced 'Santa Ana Fury' in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation
by Brad Inman Jan 16