In like a lion: 10 ways to grab market share this spring

You don’t need to hustle harder this spring, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. You need to systematize smarter to develop repeat and referral real estate clients as the foundation of your business.

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The importance of using a 5-pronged tenant screening process

Whether you manage one property or 10, implementing a structured screening process is one of the best investments you can make in your real estate business, Ryan Barone writes.

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Stop the spam: 5 recruiting tactics that need to end

Bad recruiting doesn’t just fail; it damages your reputation, your culture and your pipeline. Kevin Van Eck shares five tactics that are hurting your brand (and what to do instead).

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How 2 Gen Z entrepreneurs are streamlining inefficient permits

Coach Melanie Klein looks at how these two young California business owners are simplifying the convoluted process of pre-construction permitting.

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Waging war has come at a cost, Compass says in NWMLS lawsuit

The brokerage's federal court complaint acknowledges that clients have canceled listings and that agents have departed amid a battle with Northwest MLS over how they're marketed.

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Anywhere grows revenue to $1.2B during first quarter of 2025

The franchisor's performance was driven by its luxury brands during the first quarter. President and CEO Ryan Schneider also reaffirmed during an investors' call the company's stance on recent moves by NAR, Zillow and Redfin in regards to Clear Cooperation.

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Home prices climbed in February — but the momentum is cooling

The FHFA HPI and S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices posted a 3.9% annual increase in February, according to data released Tuesday. While that marks another year of gains, the data shows that price growth has moderated.

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Regulators expected to remove lid on Wells Fargo’s growth soon

A $1.95 trillion asset cap that's limited the bank’s growth could be lifted in Q2 with CFPB and other regulators having closed 12 of 14 consent orders aimed at remedying past business practices.

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Vrbo slapped over Super Bowl ad after Airbnb complaint

Airbnb challenged the commercial, along with ads that included a "desperate" and "confused" billboard near Airbnb’s headquarters in San Francisco.

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Inman announces the 2025 Inman Connect San Diego Ambassadors

Inman proudly unveils the 2025 Ambassadors for Inman Connect San Diego, led by Head Ambassador Matt Richling.

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Trump’s 1st 100 days in office and its impact on real estate

What the rest of this year will look like under Trump 2.0 with regard to real estate is anyone’s guess. Cara Ameer breaks down the possibilities, problems and opportunities.

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Keller Williams franchise grabs 20-agent team in Chicago suburbs 

Realty Executives Premiere and its 20 agents joined KW Premiere Properties to serve the greater Chicagoland. The firm transacted $130 million in sales volume last year.

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Oren Alexander renting out Miami Beach home at $55K per month

The waterfront home on one of the Sunset Islands was listed for rent last week by Corcoran's Isaac Lustgarten, who previously worked with the Alexanders at Official. The home spans 4,267 square feet and has four bedrooms.

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FirstTeam kicks off nationwide expansion in Idaho and Washington

FirstTeam Real Estate, an independent brokerage with roots in Southern California, is taking its success nationwide. The firm recently announced the launch of its nationwide expansion, starting with new offices in Idaho and Washington. More markets are in the pipeline, including Arizona, Nevada, Oregon and others yet to be announced.

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How to break into the luxury real estate market: Now Streaming

Tune in to Inman Access to learn more about the luxury real estate mindset with Chris Pollinger of Real Estate Luxury Leaders.

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Aivre hires Restb.ai, cuts appraisal time by half

Appraisal software company Aivre has hired computer vision company Restb.ai to help expedite its customer solution. A company case study found the software resulted in 50 percent time savings per appraisal.

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West USA Realty commits to Zillow Group’s listing policy

One of Arizona's largest brokerages, West USA Realty, has committed to following Zillow Group's listing access standard. The firm is the third to formally support the portal's ban on privately marketed listings.

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Compass sues Northwest MLS, pulling Windermere along for a ride

The suit claims the multiple listing service is a "monopolist" with "no meaningful competitors" and that, as a broker-owned MLS, its Seattle area owners have an interest in limiting competition.

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$18.5M in fines imposed on former Wells Fargo execs prove elusive

Under new leadership, OCC settles actions against two executives tied to 2016 scandal for $150,000 and won't say if it will defend court challenge of $10 million fine in a third case.

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5 fresh ways real estate pros can earn passive income this spring

The smartest agents aren’t just selling homes anymore, branding and marketing expert Alyssa Stalker writes. They’re building scalable income ecosystems that grow with them.

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