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Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself,...

Lean on systems and support that take the busywork off your plate — like CRMs, done-for-you marketing, voicemail drops and smart follow-up templates, coach Darryl Davis writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...

One-size-fits-all answers just don’t cut it in this highly complex market. Start thinking bigger, and build the business of your dreams, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...

In a market with fewer clients and more competition, trust is the ultimate differentiator for real estate pros, Better Homes and Gardens President Ginger Wilcox writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros,...

Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself,...

While just 26 percent of Americans said May was a good time to buy, that’s up from 23 percent in April and 14 percent a year ago, an all-time low in Fannie Mae survey. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros,...

As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community and gain...

This report is available exclusively to subscribers of Inman Intel, the data and research arm of Inman offering deep insights and market intelligence on the business of residential real estate and proptech. Subscribe today. An immigrant tech worker uncertain about the...

According to the National Association of Realtors, the vast majority of home shoppers are searching online. It’s harder than ever to grab a buyer’s attention. They’re not looking at a few homes — they’re scrolling through hundreds. Flyers don’t work, and social media...

In today’s economic climate, more sellers are asking the same question: Is spending $20,000 to $40,000 on traditional home staging really necessary? For decades, preparing a listing meant renting furniture, hiring photographers and coordinating logistics — just to...

Virtual property tours have evolved from simple slideshows to immersive, high-tech experiences. Today, true 3D tours, like those powered by Matterport, are redefining how properties are showcased, leaving traditional 360 walkthroughs behind. But what makes a 3D tour...

Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the power of the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in...

Don’t go silent this summer. Reach out to past clients, and show them you care with these strategies from coach Darryl Davis. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain...

Shares in the iBuyer have traded for as little as $0.58 on the Nasdaq in recent days — well below the $1 threshold companies must meet to avoid delisting. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with...

Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the power of the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in...

At Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit, Zillow Chief People Officer Dan Spaulding praised the portal’s Cloud HQ and how it’s boosted employee productivity and morale. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros,...

Get all caught up on the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings, including Thursday’s votes on the no-commingling and hate speech policies. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with...

Turn up the volume on your real estate success at Inman On Tour: Nashville! Connect with industry trailblazers and top-tier speakers to gain powerful insights, cutting-edge strategies, and invaluable connections. Elevate your business and achieve your boldest goals —...

Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself,...

Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself,...

As a listing agent, you didn’t sign up to be steamrolled. You signed up to serve. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies for working with difficult sellers. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with...

Wealthy buyers are choosing stability over speculation, market expert Chris Drayer writes. They’re thinking long-term and betting on real estate as a safer, smarter place to park their wealth. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...

Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself,...

Unable to attend NAR midyear in person, President Donald Trump sent a two-minute video lauding Realtors’ work and praising his One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with...

Top headlines from around the real estate industry. Breaking news as it happens. 15 stories covering tech, special reports, video and opinion. Unique features from hacker profiles to portal watch and video interviews. Unique features from hacker profiles to portal...

The changes, which are effective immediately, remove references to hate speech, add a definition of harassment, and make the policy no longer applicable to all of a Realtor’s activities. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...

The committee opted to rescind the controversial “no-commingling” policy on Wednesday, one day after NAR’s Multiple Listing Issues and Policies Committee voted to scrap it amid DOJ scrutiny. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands...

Zillow Group started notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren’t aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The portal declined to share how many notices have been sent. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...

Workforce cuts, the rescission of Fair Housing initiatives and COVID assistance, and multiple pathways for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are all under discussion at the federal housing agencies. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...

Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself,...

Debra Trappen’s series continues with inspiration for getting back in touch with the work that lights you up and renews your motivation. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...

While purchase loan demand was still up 18 percent last week from a year ago, some of that demand may not translate into sales, with Redfin reporting an unusual bump in cancelled purchase contracts. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...

Lifting of the asset cap could give the bank greater leeway to originate jumbo mortgages that exceed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac’s $806,500 conforming loan limit in most markets. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...

With antitrust regulators declining to weigh in, $1.75 billion deal to marry a tech-focused mortgage lender to real estate brokerage could close by the end of the month. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros,...

The federal law enforcement agency withdrew objections to a fourth proposed settlement between plaintiffs and MLS PIN Tuesday, but cautioned that the MLS was not immune to future legal action. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...

Focus on the client lifecycle to build loyalty and enhance brand reputation, ultimately driving retention, The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...

You are your business’s most important asset. Don’t you deserve an upgrade? Drew Thompson shares educational and inspirational resources that will give you the boost you need now. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real...

Tailor your outreach and communication to the individual agent so that you’re providing what they need to thrive, broker Holly Brink writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...

Goby Homes officially launched its flagship product designed to center transaction management around better communications and transparency. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...

Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself,...

NAR’s Professional Standards Committee on Tuesday moved to make the Realtor Code of Ethics applicable only to real estate-related activities. The board of directors will take a vote on Thursday. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join...

U.S. home inventory hit a record $698 billion in April, a 20.3 percent increase from the previous year. However, sales aren’t keeping pace, a new analysis from Redfin shows. While listings are rising, buyer activity remains muted, leaving many homes sitting unsold far...

Scammers posing as wealthy homebuyers are roping agents into elaborate crypto investing schemes, resulting in some agents losing their life savings and drawing Secret Service scrutiny. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of...

No team? No problem! You don’t have to go it alone when you align yourself with colleagues and strategies that optimize your service, coach Verl Workman writes. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect...

Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman Community, and gain insights from hundreds of leading minds shaping the industry. If you’re ready to grow your business and invest in yourself,...

BeachesMLS has hired software company Solid Earth to provide an enhanced, agent-facing interface to its front-end productivity experience. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect with the Inman...

At NAR’s midyear conference, Kevin Sears told brokers he was “cautiously optimistic” about improving the trade group’s relationship with the antitrust enforcer. Bigger. Better. Bolder. Inman Connect is heading to San Diego. Join thousands of real estate pros, connect...