How to market your business to get the phone ringing
Great marketing uses a framework that naturally grabs the prospect's attention and gets them to raise their hand and ask for additional information, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 22
Is that big Fed rate cut a cure-all for the mopey market? The Download
With this week's half-percent rate cut from the Federal Reserve, agents are hoping sellers will finally get off the fence and loosen up some inventory to get the market moving
by Christy Murdock Sep 21
The worst of the storm is over. Time to make waves: Ginger Wilcox
We've weathered the worst of our industry's perfect storm, Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate President Ginger Wilcox writes. Now it's time to get geared up for what's next
by Ginger Wilcox Sep 21
Leading agents at Carolwood form The Advisory team
Carolwood's managing broker Nick Segal, alongside agents Shaun Alan-Lee and Jane Dorian, recently founded the white-glove service team, which operates in markets in SoCal and NYC
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 20
Truths, frustrations, rate cuts: 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 Sep 20
Inman Power Wheels: Final 4 best agent autos near the finish line
Inman's Power Wheels bracket contest is down to the 4 best real estate agent automobiles, as determined by your votes
Numbers you should know with Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker
In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed's latest rate cut
by Jeff Tucker Sep 20
Robert Reffkin, compass, compass ceo
Opinion
In challenging the National Association of Realtors' Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients
by Robert Reffkin Sep 20
Alabama Association of Realtors to NAR: Make membership optional
‘It is time to allow members the ability to choose where they allocate their membership and dues dollars between the local, state and national levels,’ Alabama Realtors wrote to NAR on Tuesday
by Taylor Anderson Sep 19
EXp picks up 200-agent Hudson Valley indie brokerage
As part of eXp, Grand Lux Realty will operate out of White Plains, New York. Founder Michael Levy touted eXp's technology as one of the brokerage's selling points
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Compass nabs high-profile NYC agent from Official
Jared Schwadron operates in New York City, the Hamptons and Miami and is the latest get for Compass as it competes to build a roster of top agents in lean times
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
Katie Kossev: 'Mass confusion' common in the wake of NAR's rules
But Kossev, the managing broker of Texas at Side, said that luxury buyers in particular seem to understand the value of compensating their real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 19
9 proven ways to keep retention rates high when business is slow
Chris Pollinger shares powerful strategies to retain and motivate your real estate agents, even as listings hit all-time lows. Learn how to keep your team engaged and thriving during tough markets
by Chris Pollinger Sep 19
How to motivate, inspire and train your team amid disruption
Great team leaders focus on business development and agent development, and the results can be staggering, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Sep 19
The top 35 agents in Hollywood today are still setting records
LA's top luxury agents are continuing to sell at staggering heights despite a variety of market factors working against them, all while keeping temperamental celebrity clients happy
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 18
Here's the biggest challenge in your business today: Pulse
These are the things that are keeping you up at night and what's helping you move forward during a time of unprecedented change
by Inman Sep 18