The agent’s guide to testimonials and reviews

Word of mouth (the digital kind) comes from online feedback in the form of reviews and testimonials. Find out how to gather and use good words from your past clients to attract your next ones.

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Spring market falls short, but low inventory is driving up competition

New listings were down 19 percent during the four-week period ending May 7, while pending home sales were down 16 percent, according to a new report from Redfin

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Consumers finally get it: Mortgage rates are probably going down

A more optimistic outlook of where mortgage rates are headed drives the largest increase in Fannie Mae's Home Purchase Sentiment Index in more than two years.

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Agent charged with fatally lacing husband’s drink amid mansion feud

Real estate agent Kouri Richins then wrote a book with her three children to help kids cope with the sudden loss of a parent, according to charging documents in the case.

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Keller Williams’ global footprint soars as domestic sales slide 27%

Continued market volatility pushed Keller Williams' first-quarter U.S. and Canadian transaction sides down 27.1 percent annually. Meanwhile, its KW Worldwide operations soared with double-digit growth, according to its Q1 earnings report.

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Busy mom agents want these 5 things for Mother’s Day

Real estate moms don’t want flowers, cards or candy this year. Here are five things that are guaranteed to be on their wish list.

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Compass to launch network aimed at relocating medical professionals

Moving Medicine Partners will launch as a national network of agents later this month with St. Louis relocation specialist Zoe Cangas leading the new initiative, Inman has learned exclusively.

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7 time-sucking activities real estate agents can’t quit

Tackle these common time sucks head-on and implement effective strategies to streamline your day-to-day tasks.

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Fed mistakes, membership dues, contract issues: Inman’s Top 5

Wondering what you missed this week? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week.

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‘Not run of the mill’: How 1 agent sold an island to Darien township

A year after the town of Darien, Connecticut, entered into contract to buy Great Island, it finally closed for $18 million under the asking price. Here's how Douglas Elliman's Jennifer Leahy got it done.

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Built by 3 MLSs, search portal Nestfully should have considered a 4th: Tech Review

Nestfully is a home search portal built by CRMLS, REcolorado and BrightMLS to help agents market homes and consumers find them.

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Take care of your money and it’ll take care of you: The Download

Each week on The Download, Inman’s Christy Murdock takes a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week to give you what you’ll need to meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR's membership fee hike and balancing your budget.

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A recession is looming. How will it affect real estate?

The bad news is that a recession is on the horizon. The good news? People will move anyway, driven by a host of other factors.

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NAR votes to require fair housing training for all 1.5M Realtors

Members will be required to complete two hours of fair housing training every three years beginning in 2025 following a vote Thursday by the National Association of Realtors' board of directors.

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Help first-time buyers (and their pets) find a fur-ever home

Increases in pet ownership mean that many of your buyers are focusing on providing the right type of home environment for their fur-babies.

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You probably suck at helping 26% of your clients. Here’s how to fix it

If someone with a disability wanted to attend your next open house, would they be able to tour the property? If your client has hearing or low vision issues, how will you pivot quickly to change your communication in the transaction?

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10 things that are killing deals in 2023 (and how to avoid them)

This market will be another badge of honor we can add to our resume, and will position us to be the best possible advisors to clients and prospects.

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Engel & Völkers enters nation’s capital with 14th Street shop

The new office, led by License Partners Rick Foster, Tom Spier, Phil Di Ruggiero and Travis Gray, will service neighborhoods in D.C. as well as Montgomery and Prince George's counties in Maryland; and Arlington, Alexandria and Fairfax Counties in Virginia.

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Mr. Cooper closing in on $1T portfolio with Home Point deal

After selling off originations businesses and laying off thousands, Home Point will sell $84 billion in mortgage servicing rights for $324 million in cash.

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Realtor.com parent Move saw traffic and revenue fall in Q1

Between January and March, Realtor.com had an average of 72 million unique monthly users — down 24 percent compared to one year earlier, according to the company's first-quarter earnings report.

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