Questions and answers: It's 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 Christy Murdock Aug 2
'Reality' is a misnomer when it comes to real estate TV shows
Ben Belack of 'Buying Beverly Hills' and Ernie Carswell of 'Kendra Sells Hollywood' shared with Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees the nitty-gritty of being on reality TV
Zillow releases 24 state-compliant short-term touring agreements
Four months after releasing a first-of-its-kind short-term touring agreement, Zillow has released 24 state-compliant versions of the agreement exclusively for Premier Agent partners
by Marian McPherson Aug 1
Quintavius Burdette on 'surviving' real estate and reality television
The high-volume RE/MAX real estate agent and former 'Survivor' contestant broke down how he manages his time to build a fast-growing real estate business at ICLV on Thursday
by Daniel Houston Aug 1
Trust in real estate hits ‘all time low:’ Coldwell Banker Realty CEO
Kamini Lane spoke to the crowd at Thursday's Inman Connect Las Vegas on industry perception and the prevalence of part-time 'slashies'
by Taylor Anderson Aug 1
Affordability: It's not just high mortgage rates and home prices
Rising cost of construction, insurance and property taxes creating obstacles for homebuyers that require help from real estate agents and mortgage lenders: LoanDepot CEO Frank Martell
by Matt Carter Aug 1
August is Technology and Innovation Month here at Inman
Starting at Inman Connect San Diego with the Innovator Awards, join us in celebrating the brightest minds pushing the real estate industry forward all month long
by Inman Aug 1
How agents can bridge the 'haves and have nots' housing market
Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy says it will be up to agents to bring sellers with unrealistic expectations about what the market will bear back down to Earth
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Real estate leaders see 'growth opportunities all over' right now
Artificial intelligence and mergers and acquisitions represent big growth opportunities at this particular moment, according to a trio of leaders
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 31
Buyer consultations will be easier than you think: Keith Robinson
NextHome chief strategy officer's 20-minute presentation at Inman Connect Las Vegas could be just the ticket to feeling more at ease with commission lawsuit changes coming Aug. 17
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Piñata and Visa partner to roll out Piñata Pay for no-fee debit solution
The product rolls out July 31 and is designed to function as a 'responsible alternative to a credit card,' according to executives at Piñata, a rental industry fintech company
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 31
How you're feeling about the upcoming election: Pulse
Last week, we asked: How do you think this year's election will impact the housing market, and what policy decisions are you hoping to see? Here's what you had to say
by Inman Jul 31
NAR President Kevin Sears at Inman Connect Las Vegas
'I hope — at the end of the day, at the end of the 2-year term — to be able to look back and say there was some stability and calm,' Sears told hundreds of ICLV attendees, many of them NAR members
by Taylor Anderson Jul 30
Communicate value with authenticity and active listening
Not everyone can or should communicate their value through 'bold statements,' agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That's why remaining authentic is paramount
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
DelPrete 'secret shopper' sting reveals agents lose hosts of leads
With the help of a firm with more than 100 undercover researchers, the real estate tech strategist tested agents at roughly 30 brokerages. More than 1 in 3 inquiries never received a response
by Daniel Houston Jul 30
North Texas brokerage United adds third merger in a year
REAL Dallas Properties & Management brings its 70-agent team to United in a move that both parties say benefits consumers and agents
by Taylor Anderson Jul 30