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
'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
'This feeling is devastating:' Celebs who lost their homes in LA wildfires
Dozens of high-profile celebrities have lost their homes in the Los Angeles wildfires since last week, including Mandy Moore, Anthony Hopkins, John Goodman, Julia Louis-Dreyfus and more
by Richelle Hammiel 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
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
Austin's Spyglass joins Real under Private Label model
Spyglass comes aboard via the Private Label program, which gives indies access to Real’s internal software and cascading efficiencies while sustaining their existing consumer-facing brand
by Craig C. Rowe 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
Howard Hanna adds 400 agents with Home Experts Realty merger
Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is strengthening is presence in Ohio following a merger with Home Experts Realty and its approximately 400 agents, the brokerage announced on Wednesday
by Richelle Hammiel Jan 16
Broker Spotlight: Sarah Leonard, Legacy Properties
Find out how Leonard and her team are setting the standard for excellence in their Chicagoland market with cutting-edge methods, unparalleled client service and community advocacy
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 16
Make a game plan now for ICNY, says Corcoran's Pamela Liebman
In advance of her appearance at ICNY next week, Inman caught up with the chief executive to learn what's next for the brokerage in 2025 and solicit her advice for first-time Connect attendees
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
powerful chatgpt prompts for real estate agents
Agents who lean into using AI to serve their clients at a higher level, Jimmy Burgess writes, will absolutely outperform the agents who don’t embrace this technology
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 16