Portal wars field a new fighter — backed by the country's largest news publisher
Mysterious newcomer plans to generate buyer and seller leads quickly after teaming up with Gannett Company to display listings across its news sites
by Taylor Anderson Jul 8
A woman running to illustrate speed-to-qualify.
You have to earn the right to ask the hard questions, broker Josh Ries writes. Learn how to build rapport and relationship so that you can dig deeper
by Josh Ries Jul 8
EXp CEO: You can’t champion consumers and gatekeep listings
Opinion
In an Inman Exclusive, Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, writes that exposure sells homes, while shielding listings hurts sellers, limits buyers and undermines trust
by Leo Pareja Jul 7
Supercharge your summer marketing: The Download
After a topsy-turvy spring, some markets are seeing more inventory this summer. Here's how to lead gen for buyers and listings to take advantage of the opportunity
by Christy Murdock Jul 7
Agents lower hopes after summer's tepid start: Client Pipeline Tracker
Intel observed a notable rise in late June in the share of agents who said their buyer client pools were "substantially" slimmer than at the same point last year
by Daniel Houston Jul 7
Easy-peasy tech automations (with no learning curve required)
Text replacements and keyboard shortcuts are the OGs of automation, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. They’ve saved her business hundreds of hours and thousands of decisions
by Amy Stockberger Jul 7
Your city just got ranked. Now put it to work for your business
Buyers are paying attention to ‘best-of’ rankings. Are you? Troy Palmquist teaches you to add this leverage to supercharge your real estate business
by Troy Palmquist Jul 7
Kevin Sears on what he'd tell the DOJ (if he gets another meeting)
Thrust into his role atop the largest trade organization in the country nearly a year early, Sears shares insights on interactions with the DOJ, the multiple listing services and an industry divided
by Taylor Anderson Jul 7
The action-first formula fueling 1 team’s real estate surge
Consistency and accountability lead to success, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out how this step-by-step model can turbocharge your business
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 6
How industry infighting makes it harder for clients to achieve the American dream
Opinion
Battles among real estate heavyweights make the market less transparent and harder to navigate for the people we’re supposed to be helping, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist Jul 5
Listing bans, lawsuits, and a ‘big, beautiful bill’: Inman Top 5
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 Jul 4
The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July
Opinion
As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers
by Troy Palmquist Jul 4
Huddle Up: How The Heyday Group is redefining team culture in Austin
Melanie Klein shares how Austin's Heyday Group is redefining team culture and leading with heart and harmony while building trust and brand momentum
by Melanie Klein Jul 3
Tool Kit: Rebuilding the real estate dream team
Regroup and rebuild a real estate team that's gone off the rails with content and advice from trainer Rachael Hite
by Rachael Hite Jul 3
Broker Spotlight: Erwin Nicholas II, Mr. Real Estate
Find out how this global ambassador for Houston real estate goes beyond selling to solve his high-net-worth clients' real estate challenges
by Christy Murdock Jul 3
Structuring high value joint ventures for real estate brokerages
Many brokerages have used joint ventures to enter mortgage, title, insurance or property management verticals, Phillip Cantrell writes, increasing profitability and client retention
by Phillip Cantrell Jul 3