Inside the real estate scam that tore through a tight-knit immigrant community in New York.
Howard Hanna launches first rebrand in more than 40 years
The Pennsylvania-headquartered family brokerage is moving into the future with a sleek new design that reflects its commitment to luxury service, the firm has informed Inman.
Robert Reffkin: This is real estate’s college sports moment
Just like the NCAA took advantage of athletes, Compass CEO Reffkin writes, Zillow, NAR and MLSs are just "monopolies that profit from work they don’t create."
Surviving Year 1: Honest lessons from agents who made it
Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could.
Good manners, better business: Mastering hellos and goodbyes
Bookending your conversations with polite greetings and salutations ensures that you’re communicating more effectively while building better relationships.
10 hot strategies to help sell your listings this fall
Trainer Bernice Ross shares 10 effective fall listing refresh strategies real estate agents can use to attract buyers, boost curb appeal and close more deals this season.
Appraisal bias suit against Rocket Mortgage, Solidifi moves forward
Judge rules that appraisal independence regulations do not preclude lenders and appraisal management companies from taking action to remedy biased appraisals.
The State of Real Estate Marketing: Grow Your Real Estate Business with the Right Tools
Marketing shouldn’t feel like a second full-time job, but for many real estate agents, it does. Nearly half are running every part of their marketing on their own, and most say their efforts are not getting the results they want. In this webinar, we’ll break down the latest research on what is holding agents back […]
Trump tariff policy has soured Canadian interest in US properties
Canadians are losing interest in U.S. real estate, according to Redfin's latest market report. The share of Canadians searching for U.S. properties declined 19.5 percent year over year in August, extending a six-month trend that started when President Trump announced a 25 percent tariff on Canadian goods in February.
Creating the ‘Feeling of Morocco’ in Texas
Though nearly dissuaded by the listing photos, a family made a Tuscan-style house into an indoor-outdoor destination inspired by their travels.
$2 Million Homes in California
A midcentury modern home in Santa Paula, a Craftsman in Pasadena and a Mediterranean-style house in Sacramento.
Decoding real estate’s AI liftoff, and where it’s headed next: Intel survey
Adoption of AI tools is accelerating in the brokerage world as new models unlock additional productivity options for some of the most engaged users. Intel asked hundreds of agents how their workflow has changed.
Outrage, emojis, a Cracker Barrel flop: Lessons from a volatile feed
From Charlie Kirk’s death to Cracker Barrel’s logo flop, this week proved how volatile feeds can be. For agents, the lesson is simple: Pause, plan and post with care.
How to have the commission conversation with buyers: Step 2
Take your next commission conversation from awkward to effortless with this step-by-step guide from Cassie Walker Johnson's eight-step buyer plan.
Want to own your market online? How a top eXp team leader nabbed a coveted city domain name
Justin Havre's average ranking for over 3,000 keywords in the marketplace is No. 2. His SEO obsession led to building a top global team and owning two local portals. Listen to his story on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered.
How safe are real estate agents really? The Download
From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here's a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security.
3 keys to creating a 5-star client experience in a challenging market
The leader of a top-producing RE/MAX team shares his strategies for earning rave reviews.
Here’s how strategic homesellers can find success in a shifting market if they start planning early
The market may be changing, but strategic sellers can still come out ahead — if they plan early. From repairs to staging, here’s what to tackle now for a smoother sale later.
How to become the agent AI recommends in your market
Adjust to the new rules of search when you optimize your online footprint for the way AI recognizes and recommends professionals, Jimmy Burgess writes.
Can the Landlord Withhold Your Deposit if the Place Is a Mess?
Tenants and landlords should take photos of the rental at the beginning and end of the lease in case a dispute arises.