Inman Gives selects its first Spotlight Organization for concerted fundraising
We asked the community for nominations that focused particularly on shelter, homes, and real estate. At the Connect Now event on December 17, we were excited to announce our first Spotlight...
View ArticleHow the most productive agents set goals for the new year
From organization to social media, real estate agents share the best ways in which they prepare for the busy and unknown year ahead.
View ArticleFinding the perfect home for an unconventional client
With both sides of a transaction in mind, here are the lessons this top performer has learned when listing and finding homes that are not just exceptional, but truly unconventional.
View ArticleLesson Learned: The miracle is on the way
In this column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out how Atlanta-area real estate agent Lanissa...
View ArticleHow to blog your way through more website traffic
Don’t overlook the importance of blog posts for bringing in new viewers — and potential business. With a little effort and consistency, you can give your website a considerable bump in SEO, social...
View Article9 new real estate technology products that lit up 2020
A number of new real estate software products emerged in 2020 — some from new companies and others from established players. Here are nine of them that stood out.
View ArticleInman Handbook on getting started with BoomTown
Here's a guide to getting started with BoomTown, an enhanced real estate sales and marketing solution that's much more than a CRM, merging time-honored sales and marketing tactics with sophisticated...
View ArticleScrub-a-dub-dub: What homeowners need to know about bathtubs
From clawfoot to freestanding and from fiberglass to porcelain, here are a few things homeowners need to consider before replacing their bathtubs.
View ArticlePresident Trump signs bipartisan relief bill after short delay
The $900 billion relief bill is part of a larger spending package and includes rental assistance, eviction protections and direct payments.
View ArticleFormer Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff to launch 2 new companies in 2021
After a busy 2020, Spencer Rascoff teased two new projects for 2021 in a year-end review.
View ArticleMichael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch sells for $22M
Pittsburgh Penguins co-owner Ron Burkle has paid $22 million for the estate once known as Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch.
View ArticleThe Paycheck Protection Program is back. Here’s what you need to know
The federal government now has more money for small businesses, though it may be harder for real estate professionals to actually claim it this time around.
View ArticleWill Realogy’s hot streak extend into 2021? 5 things to watch
The company rode the hot market to a record-setting quarter. Here are the challenges that stand in the way of that success continuing into the new year.
View ArticleBe prepared! 11 reasons agents might leave your brokerage in 2021
Every year, new agents join the office, and others leave. Your job as broker or manager is to look for red flags and identify which issues, life events or frustrations can affect your agents and staff...
View ArticleThis is the No. 1 overlooked culprit of your laundry room woes
Dryer vents are responsible for maintaining a moisture-and-lint-free laundry room. Here's what homeowners need to know about this overlooked feature.
View Article5 nifty apps and software to help you achieve more in 2021
As an agent, you spend a lot of your time out in the field — which is why you need to have the right set of tech tools in your arsenal at all times. Here are a few invaluable apps that will make your...
View ArticleSo you want to be a high achiever? Adopt these 5 key habits
Being a top-notch agent is more than just about helping people buy and sell homes. It’s about honing the right mix of professional skills — and developing a mindset primed for success. Here’s how you...
View ArticlePulse: Readers share their New Year’s resolutions for 2021
2021 is all about starting a new chapter. So, this week, our readers share what they hope to achieve in the new year. From big, ambitious goals to the little things, here’s everything they had to say.
View ArticleHome prices jumped 8.4% in October: Case-Shiller
Phoenix, Seattle and San Diego continue to lead the way in home sale price increases.
View ArticleThe 20 weirdest, wildest real estate listings of 2020
A mansion with an underground bunker, a former monastery and a property deemed "too dangerous to enter" all hit the market in this wild year.
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