From cold to close: How to ensure a seamless closing?
In this third and final part of the series on digital transactions, we will move past search and showings and onto the signing and closing process. Here are the main types of digital signings (and their perks) to know
by Marvin Stone Feb 26
From cold to close: How virtual showing tools benefit your long-term business
In this second part of a multipart series on digital transactions and new technologies, we're focusing on the all-virtual tools that will make your remote showings a breeze instead of a 'can you hear me now' moment
by Marvin Stone Feb 25
Pulse: What alternative mortgage services are clients opting for?
As we approach the end of the month, we're rolling our sleeves up and prepping to plunge into our next theme of mortgage and alternative financing. This week, we're asking our readers: What alternative financing models are your clients drawn to?
by Inman Feb 24
From cold to close: 3 tips for better digital lead response
In this multipart series, you'll learn about digital transactions from end to end and examine new technologies that can enhance the process. First up? Solutions that keep digital inquiries on the digital path
by Marvin Stone Feb 24
Pulse: Readers share the most painful part of digital transactions
Digitizing real estate has made things easier and more convenient for a lot of industry professionals during the pandemic. That said, there are areas that need improvement. Here are a few, according to our readers.
by Inman Feb 23
5 reasons to give your transaction coordinators a raise
From getting the most out of your transaction software to being the master of the office calendar, a transaction coordinator's value to an ever-more digital office environment is more valuable than ever before
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 20
Pulse: What's the most painful part of the digital transaction?
This week, we're reaching out to readers and asking you to chime in with your biggest issues, pain points and annoyances with digital transactions. What could be improved?
by Inman Feb 17
Pulse: Readers tell us about a time when tech saved the day
This week, our readers share the tech tools they valued the most during the pandemic — digital solutions that did everything from close a deal to salvage years-old photographs
by Inman Feb 16
Don't blame Zillow, blame your leaders
Opinion
Zillow delivered tangible value to agents while the legacy industry stood still. Now, Zillow has become the industry's octopus, its tentacles reaching everywhere
by Brad Inman Feb 15
Inman Handbook on digital home showings
With the evolution of real estate upon us, the Inman Handbook on digital showings is here to help you make sense of this still-evolving, but here-to-stay, property marketing strategy
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 15
The ShowingTime deal: Another industry 'Oh shit' moment
Opinion
Many agents lamented online Wednesday that Zillow's acquisition of ShowingTime is about Zillow getting its hands on data. As often happens, this is a misplaced fear
by Brad Inman Feb 11
Faster, easier, more personal: How tech is shaping luxury real estate
Opinion
These three tech trends allow luxury agents to give their clients a better experience, which is why they will change the face of real estate in 2021 and beyond
by Mauricio Umansky Feb 11
Creating YouTube content? 7 ideas for generating infinite topics
When it comes to marketing your business, video can prove to be an indispensable tool. If you're ready to up your video game and create hyperlocal, engaging content, here are a few strategies to keep in mind
by Bernice Ross Feb 10
Pulse: Tell us about a time when tech saved the day
This week, we're asking you to share your best experiences with tech — those moments when you welcomed digital tools into your process with open arms
by Inman Feb 10
Roomvu adds digital ads to its automated video marketing
This app is centered on lead generation, providing customers with a categorized library of ready-to-share video content on a range of real estate topics, such as trends and forecasts, seller tips and neighborhood profiles
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 9
'Sliding into the DMs': Why Instagram is the new way to recruit
'Instagram is a website and a newsletter wrapped in one,' Compass agent Ryan Garson, who found his newest agent through an Instagram partnership, tells Inman