How an FBI negotiator brought this agent back from burnout
Danielle Lazier was at the top of her game, but she was so burnt out, she was ready to quit. FBI negotiator Chris Voss' talk about tactical empathy and emotional intelligence changed everything
by Danielle Lazier Mar 5
Real estate the Australian way? It won't solve US commission woes
Don't buy into the commission rhetoric that says the U.S. should do things more like they do in Australia, Cara Ameer writes. Each country has its own dynamics, customs and economics
by Cara Ameer Mar 5
3 green flags of exceptional real estate leadership
The mark of a great leader, Victoria Kennedy writes, is that they don't hoard power for themselves but empower others to build and grow their sphere of influence
by Victoria Kennedy Mar 5
Harry Macklowe asks $38M for 'unlivable' Hamptons home
The all-white mansion on the shores of Georgica Pond boasts 951 feet of frontage on the exclusive waterfront — but can't legally be lived in
by Ben Verde Mar 4
Doss debuts 'accelerator' program to waive franchise fees
Twenty participants in the new program will not have to pay Doss' normal $15,000 franchise fee, though they will have to commit to growing their businesses
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 4
Berkshire Hathaway Energy added to growing Gibson commission suit
Amended complaint alleges Warren Buffett's company abused the trust inspired by his name to encourage homesellers to use HomeServices and further alleged price-fixing conspiracy
C21's Mike Miedler speaks on the power of a 'to-don't' list
Ahead of his brokerage's annual One 21 Experience, Century 21 President and CEO Mike Miedler shares his spring homebuying predictions and why the key to success is found in doing less
by Marian McPherson Mar 4
Sexual assault complaint stresses Sanford's 'control' over eXp agents
Judge finds 4 agents have plausibly alleged that eXp Realty founder and CEO Glenn Sanford attempted a 'cover up' of alleged rapes by top agent recruiters in order to financially benefit
Compass, eXp notch more big recruiting wins
Compass has recruited New York-based brokers Tom Postilio and Mickey Conlon. Meanwhile, eXp added Calgary-based Sahil Chhabra and his team to its ranks
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 1
How far would you go to protect your buyer clients? The Download
The Consumer Federation of America, an industry watchdog, says that the buyer agreements you're depending on are woefully inadequate to properly protect homebuyers
by Christy Murdock Mar 1
'Selling the Hamptons' is back — and the competition is fierce
New cast members arrive in Season 2 of 'Selling the Hamptons,' premiering Friday on Max. Season 1 vets Bianca D'Alessio and Peggy Zabakolas said the newbies are ready to ruffle some feathers
Contracts, crosshairs, commissions: Inman's 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 Mar 1
9 post-Sitzer questions we still don't have answers to
Opinion
Change always brings chaos and disruption, broker Cara Ameer writes. While many of these issues have been lurking in the background, they illustrate the work that remains to be done
by Cara Ameer Mar 1
Want to be a more effective real estate leader? Learn how to coach
ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes that agents are the true heroes in real estate. Leaders need to understand that and support them if they want to get better results
by Alex Vidal Mar 1
Zillow teams up with Howard Hanna to offer Listing Showcase
The technology platform is designed to improve marketing for listings. Now, Howard Hanna agents will get to exclusively offer the tool to their clients in Pittsburgh and Cleveland
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 29
Century 21 expands presence in South Florida with woman-owned firm
Delray Beach-based firm Soflo Home Realty is now part of Century 21 Real Estate. Veteran real estate agent Roberta Lucas founded the firm in 2018
by Marian McPherson Feb 29