Top NYC agent Amy Herman, team move to Brown Harris Stevens
Herman was one of the first agents to follow Ryan Serhant to his eponymous firm from Nest Seekers International, where she had been a member of his team for more than 5 years
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
You agreed: Relationship-building matters more than speed to lead
As the industry changes, building deep-down, long-lasting relationships matters more, according to Inman readers
by Inman Aug 28
Digital avatars have arrived: Here’s how real estate pros can use them
Reimagine sales, marketing and instruction by using digital avatars to bring the human touch to content without the cost, land investment specialist Curtis Williams writes
by Curtis Williams Aug 28
Monestier hero
In a new report, University of Buffalo contracts law professor Tanya Monestier details ways in which contracts allow buyer agents to collect more compensation than agreed-to with the buyer
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 27
OpenAI leaves San Francisco HQ after Elon Musk stops paying rent
The move follows a public rift between the CEO of Tesla and the maker of ChatGPT. Musk had previously been paying rent for OpenAI's headquarters.
by Taylor Anderson Aug 27
What homebuyers can expect now: Mandatory consults, exclusive reps
As real estate's new reality takes shape, buyer agents are exploring new ways to streamline processes and communicate effectively with clients, The Medford Team CEO Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Aug 27
I'm a listing agent. Do I need buyer agreement proof before showings?
Opinion
With confusion around the new commission rules, compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents should verify signed buyer-broker agreements before showing a property
by Summer Goralik Aug 27
Lesson Learned: Stay true to yourself to attract your ideal clients
 Find out what Miami Beach luxury agent Anna Sherrill has learned as she's grown and what she'd tell a new agent just starting out in the business
by Christy Murdock Aug 27
A picture of a woman shaking hands with someone, indicating that the deal is done and she's avoided these real estate lead generation mistakes.
Luxury broker Filippo Incorvaia shares the story of how one residential client set the stage for a career shift and led to a host of new referrals
by Filippo Incorvaia Aug 27
Realtors file suit against Move, NAR over 'fake leads' scheme
The 8 Realtors are seeking class action status in their lawsuit against Realtor.com for allegedly selling unvetted and fraudulent buyer and seller leads
by Marian McPherson Aug 26
LPT Realty rolls out 'Buyer Power Tools' resource for agents, clients
The Florida-based brokerage's buyer-focused marketing and educational resources are made for agents in need of assistance as they pitch buyer representation services, executives told Inman
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 26
SERHANT. expands in Florida with Naples Concierge Group
The team addition will grow SERHANT.'s reach in Florida beyond existing markets of Miami, Tampa and Delray Beach. The firm has recently added 77 agents across all its markets
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 26
Is speed to lead dead?
The best real estate lead isn't always the hottest or most time-sensitive one. Chris Drayer shares how to reach out and lead nurture in a way that's best for both you and your potential client
by Chris Drayer Aug 26
Attorneys, consumer groups have got eyes on agents: The Download
Everyone — from Michael Ketchmark to the consumer advocates behind Moehrl — is letting agents know that they're under scrutiny as they implement the new rules
by Christy Murdock Aug 24
Be very demure, very mindful of viral social media micro-trends
Opinion
Trainer Rachael Hite breaks down the latest viral TikTok trend from influencer Jools LeBron and gives guidance on whether real estate agents should hop on the bandwagon
by Rachael Hite Aug 24
DOJ takes aim at RealPage rent-pricing algorithm in antitrust suit
‘Americans should not have to pay more in rent because a company has found a new way to scheme with landlords to break the law,’ Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Friday
by Taylor Anderson Aug 23