Travelers spent $21.2B booking through Airbnb last quarter
The leading short-term rental platform told investors that its share of revenue grew by 11% to $2.75B in Q2. Travelers made 125.1M total bookings in 3 months
by Taylor Anderson Aug 6
8 key ways our team is preparing for Aug. 17
Opinion
Team leader Carl Medford is being proactive and prepared as his team gears up for the changes that will follow the implementation of the National Association of Realtors' settlement agreement
by Carl Medford Aug 6
Lesson Learned: Continually seek opportunities for improvement
Find out how Orlando-based Premier Sotheby's International Realty agent and Miss Florida USA, Peyton Lewis, focuses on self-awareness, growth and goals to meet challenges head on
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 6
Is student housing the right investment strategy for you?
Thinking about student housing as a multifamily strategy? MZ Capital Partners’ Michael H. Zaransky, who wrote a book on investing in student housing, shares the pros and cons to consider
by Michael Zaransky Aug 6
Agent churn at 10% in past year as industry sees 144K moves
By its definition, real estate is a high-churn business, according to Mike DelPrete, which offers the potential for massive shifts in brokerage revenue year-to-year
by Mike DelPrete Aug 5
What's changed since NAR struck its deal: Client Pipeline Tracker
Declining mortgage rates may finally be bringing some buyers back to the table. But agents will need to see more before they change their skeptical outlook, Inman Intel Index results suggest
by Daniel Houston Aug 5
Real Talk: 6 signs your office may be the worst place to work
Opinion
Is your office the one everyone talks about for all the wrong reasons? Consultant Rachael Hite says your 'fun' office just might be the opposite
by Rachael Hite Aug 5
Communicate value! But how? A step-by-step buyer's presentation
Need help highlighting value in a buyer-broker presentation? Jimmy Burgess talks with Andrew Undem, who shares his '8 pillars of value' strategy for showcasing client benefits
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 4
Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download
NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at ICLV with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group's past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency
by Christy Murdock Aug 3
Patrick Carroll makes LA court appearance amid felony charge
Carroll appeared before LA Superior Court judge Francis Bennett II following his July 1 arrest by LAPD and agreed to waive his rights to be present for court dates in the future
Average buyer's agent commission has fallen since NAR settlement
Redfin's latest report revealed the average buyer's agent's commission percentage has declined in 47 of the 50 largest markets since NAR's March settlement
by Marian McPherson Aug 2
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