6 ways to diversify and expand during the pandemic
Agents from across the Southwest said sales are good, but it's still important to look for ways to connect with clients and grow opportunities. During an Inman Connect Now session, they shared their tips
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
EXp Realty wants to go head-to-head with Zillow and Redfin
At Connect Now, CEO Glenn Sanford shared why the company is launching a consumer-facing platform and why he believes agents need to make tough decisions with certain vendors
by Patrick Kearns Aug 4
COVID-19 may have silver lining for agents, iBuyers: Spencer Rascoff
The former Zillow CEO argued during Inman Connect Now that crises such as the current coronavirus pandemic "have a terrific silver lining for innovators and entrepreneurs"
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
EXp acquires Showcase IDX, plans consumer search portal
The company will continue to serve its existing clients, eXp World Holdings confirmed
by Patrick Kearns Aug 3
Inman Handbook: Finding a coach and making breakthroughs
Experts and industry veterans alike believe coaching can help newer agents learn the ropes and industry veterans achieve even higher levels of success
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
Pandemic isn't slowing new agent real estate license applications
Inman collected the latest licensing data from states across the US and found that, despite dire early predictions, there hasn't been an exodus out of the industry. In fact, after a dip early in the pandemic, some states are seeing an increase in new applications
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 27
Tensions are flaring: How are real estate leaders putting out the fires?
Executives from Coldwell Banker, eXp Realty, Redfin and RE/MAX share how they're leading and responding to agent conversations about race and racism
by Marian McPherson Jul 7
Inman Handbook: Building teams in turbulent times
Teams have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now, agents say the pandemic-induced chaos in the economy has only made them more important
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 6
EXp World Holdings hints at international growth with new hires
The parent company of the virtual, cloud-based brokerage has hired both a new chief marketing officer and global controller in the past two weeks
by Patrick Kearns Jun 25
Summer outlook: Real estate leaders upbeat about the coming months
Leaders of both large and small firms envision an active summer selling season. Low inventory and a potential return of the coronavirus, however, remain points of concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 24
10 agents from all across the globe talk about getting back on track
From Australia and Indonesia to South Africa and Thailand, real estate leaders shared the impact COVID-19 has had on their market and what opening back up has looked like
by Patrick Kearns Jun 18
2 LGBT real estate groups emerge in the wake of NAGLREP chaos
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance and the Real Pride Network are both products of people who recently fled the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 17
Black execs are underrepresented in real estate boardrooms. Now what?
On Monday, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin called for more diversity on the boards of directors inside publicly traded real estate companies. So far, that hasn't happened
by Patrick Kearns Jun 10
Controversy roils NAGLREP over governance, alleged censorship
Critics say NAGLREP founder Jeff Berger appears to be misrepresenting how his group is governed and expelling members who ask questions. Berger says he's being bullied
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 8
Homesnap's Mazur: It's time for agents to go all in
In multiple talk tracks at Tech Connect, leaders in sales, fintech and proptech all agreed on one thing: The COVID-19 pandemic has totally changed how people market, sell and buy real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 4