Why real estate offers the biggest opportunity to new tech companies
Opinion
The real estate industry is ripe for innovation. As agents continue to struggle to solve big and small problems, new tech is always welcome
by Georg Chmiel Jun 24
How to convert leads so you’re eligible for exclusive lead networks
Many agents are searching for leads to bump themselves out of a summer sales slump. Not just any agent can qualify for exclusive leads where conversion metrics matter, but here are a few tips to give yourself a leg up
by Chris Heller Jun 14
5 gentle prospecting ideas for your team 
Soft skills can help maintain "good vibes" and stave away dated sales scripts that deter clients. These gentle prospecting tips can help you and your team sell homes with heart over hustle
by Darryl Davis Jun 9
Database on lock! Get more ROI with these CRM tips
Opinion
If you’re looking for your business to grow in the future, the answer is in your database. It offers the ability to store client information, automate communication and provide prompt reminders
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 2
14 insightful tips for agents looking to save money in their business
From resisting shiny objects (so to speak) to taking advantage of local intern pools, here's how industry experts say agents can save their pennies in an ever-shifting market
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 18
A comprehensive guide to generating listings today
Here, Inman has created an extensive resource for ways to find inventory — from old-school methods to more creative approaches — when it seems like there's nothing left on the shelves
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 30
Long-term client retention is at the heart of CORE Home: Tech Review
Opinion
Behind this sharply designed and carefully executed consumer app is a strategy to keep all parties aligned at each stage of the relationship. And yes, the client's time as an owner is part of that relationship
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 25
Mauricio Umansky on The Agency’s ‘tremendous openness’
Inman spoke with The Agency's CEO about rapid expansion, working with family and some of his favorite memories from Inman Connect New York ahead of ICNY in April
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 18
Total Expert to help mortgage lenders monitor customers' needs
Total Expert's new Customer Intelligence tool can detect when borrowers are ready to buy a home or refinance a mortgage
by Matt Carter Mar 15
You can't afford to wait! 6 tips for instant lead gratification
Opinion
Here's how to make sure you respond to inquiries before your competition does
by Carl Medford Mar 9
Funnel Leasing lands $36.5M Series B round for renter-first technology
Funnel's software provides users with a suite of features for renter outreach and communications at multiple stages of the renting life cycle
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 28
6 creative ways to reboot a chilly lead
Instead of focusing on the results themselves, focus on the activities that drive results. Use these methods to re-engage after an initial conversation and land the listing
by Tom Toole Feb 24
JPAR rolls out KvCORE-powered agent software in 25 states
Indie brokerage JPAR has rolled out a new, enterprise software solution powered by Inside Real Estate's kvCORE Platform just a few weeks after naming Mark Johnson its new president
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 22
MoxiWorks launches new back-office software system
Approximately 3 months after acquiring software startup Reeazily, MoxiWorks is building its own real estate back-office software system, it was announced Friday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 31
How to protect and leverage your database
Staying top-of-mind is all about staying in touch. Here's how savvy agents reach out on a regular basis to their database
by Tom Toole Jan 31