Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider hints at more acquisitions and wants practical AI, not ‘hot air’
From the main stage at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday, Schneider envisioned an era in real estate where a smaller number of competitors deliver a higher level of value for buyers and sellers
by Taylor Anderson Jul 31
Commission lawsuits? AI? Clear Cooperation? Fuggedaboutit
Side's Guy Gal says the greatest threat to the industry are Realtor associations, multiple listing services and brokerages that depend on inexperienced agents to generate profits
by Matt Carter Jul 31
Brad Inman to agents: AI will eliminate the great Clear Cooperation debate
The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 31
Andy Florance declares victory in portal wars, says Homes.com is ‘now No. 1’
‘We're not competing against either Realtor or Zillow for customers. We are doing something completely different. In essence, we are now No. 1 at that’ — Florance
by Taylor Anderson Jul 31
Real estate doesn’t need more disruptors. It needs craftspeople
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox shares a call to bring care, knowledge and professionalism back to the center of the industry
by Ginger Wilcox Jul 31
Here's what your next listing appointment should look like
If you normally get nervous during listing consultations, team leader Carl Medford offers reassurance that listening more than you speak can help you land the listing
by Carl Medford Jul 31
10 fresh ways to move new clients from hesitation to handshake
Working with commitment-phobic clients can be a struggle, coach Darryl Davis writes, but with empathy and education, you can guide the most hesitant client toward a confident handshake
by Darryl Davis Jul 31
Huddle Up: Building a real estate team with purpose
Coach Melanie Klein profiles Michala Costello and the Curated Living Team to find out how they stay connected and consistent
by Melanie Klein Jul 31
Summer prospecting playbook: 3 ways to build momentum while everyone else hits pause
While colleagues are taking vacations, Amy Corr writes, you have the opportunity to lean in on lead generation and personal connections that pay dividends for years to come
by Amy Corr Jul 31
Warm lead? Here's how to change up your listing consultation
When someone already knows, likes and trusts you, your listing appointment is different from what you'd do with a cold lead. Team leader Carl Medford shares strategies for closing the deal
by Carl Medford Jul 31
Agents are 'fighting uphill' — but there's still opportunity
The shifting market, new buyer behavior and technology are changing how brokers approach their business, Anthony Lamacchia, Alex Vidal and Leo Pareja told Inman Connect San Diego attendees
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Kevin Sears says NAR 'is going in the right direction' since commission suit
At Inman Connect San Diego, Sears was optimistic, but said that NAR membership is projected to drop by 150K members and the organization will face a $30M deficit
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Compass boasts 10 all-time high metrics in 2nd quarter earnings
Revenue was up 21.1% YOY to $2.06B, marking a new all-time high for the brokerage. Transactions were also up 20.9% YOY, even as transactions in the market overall dropped by 0.9%
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
Lesson Learned: Experience over time creates trust
Strategic, experienced and caring, find out what Susan Katz has learned during her 30-plus years in the real estate business and how she puts it to work for her clients
by Christy Murdock Jul 30
Why most real estate blogs fail (and how to drive traffic with yours)
Marketing expert Jon Krabbe deconstructs the common mistakes you might be making and offers a smarter content plan for your blog
by Jon Krabbe Jul 30
10 signs you're working across the table from an inexperienced agent
Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you're the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you're a newbie
by Annette DeCicco Jul 30