5 make-or-break factors consumers consider when choosing a real estate agent

A new report by RE/MAX explores what's most important to today’s homebuyers and sellers, from their criteria for choosing a real estate agent to their adaptability for the future. The findings are valuable intelligence for agents and brokers alike.

The call of the wild: Why agents are thriving in remote markets

When talking about luxury vacation homes, locations such as Wyoming's Teton County and Montana’s Bitterroot Valley may not be the first markets that come to mind, but there’s great value in hidden gems.

4 questions to ask if you’re considering a change

As we move into a slower market, it’s critical to have the support of the best possible real estate company behind you. If you’re not sure that yours delivers and you’re exploring your options, make sure to ask these four questions of any potential new brokerage.

Selling has shifted. Here are 9 questions clients will surely ask

With all of the recent changes to the market, what questions are sellers likely to ask this year and how do you best address them?

More tech vendors approved to support appraisal-free mortgages

Stewart Valuation Intelligence (SVI) is the latest technology vendor to be approved by Fannie Mae to support the new value acceptance + property data valuation process.

Millennials hit big homeownership milestone as Gen Z outpaces Gen X

Millennials passed a significant milestone in 2022, with census data showing that 51.5 percent of millennials now own homes.

Nearly 1 in 7 homes sold in March went for less than investors paid

Investor profits are falling, and the number of investors losing money reached the highest point since 2016, according to a new report from Redfin.

Livabl portal aims to build up new construction market

Zonda, a technology company that leverages extensive data resources to deliver enterprise software to commercial homebuilders, has released a front-end system for finding new-construction homes. The website is called Livabl.

Keller Williams Black Label sues SERHANT. over Philly expansion

Weeks after announcing a national expansion, Serhant and his partners are facing a $10 million lawsuit and allegations of concocting a scheme to "loot" a Pennsylvania brokerage in an effort to expand.

Compass CEO: Buyers will deal with higher rates. Sellers? Not so much

During his latest CNBC appearance, Compass CEO Robert Reffkin outlined the catch-22 of higher mortgage rates and why early pandemic boomtowns are facing a devastating bust.

Layoffs, words, tools: Catch up on Inman’s Top 5 April 14-20, 2023

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

Compass assembles new division serving military families, veterans

The brokerage is recruiting agents and regional directors from the military community to help launch the Compass Military Division in July.

Too busy to show homes? Maybe Showami can help: Tech Review

Showami is software that facilitates the broadcast, acceptance and payment of showing needs between licensed agents, offering teams and brokerages a quick way to create a showing delegation system.

This agent got a job from TikToking. Steal 11 of his social media tips now

Alexander Zakharin took TikTok seriously, and soon the president of Nest Seekers International's Ultra Luxury division took notice. Now he's sharing his tips to land a promotion with Inman readers.

Exploring Lennar’s ‘everything’s-included’ smart home

Lennar is one homebuilder making the most of the popularity of smart home style and infrastructure with their newly implemented tech plan.

Need a way to differentiate your service? Design

Whether you have design skills or work with a trusted colleague, decor and renovation services are an exceptionally effective value-added service.

One card isn’t enough: Get more leads with this ‘just sold’ method

If you're implementing direct mail into your marketing, here's how to make sure it stands out after your next closing.

5 AI-driven social media strategies real estate agents are missing

There are only a few generational technologies that come along with the potential to revolutionize the efficiencies in our businesses. ChatGPT is one of these.

Condominium ownership is complex. Here’s what to know

Detached or site condominium ownership is a complicated issue that requires immediate attention from the real estate industry.

Fairway loses 8 California branches to rival Guild Mortgage

The defection of former Fairway division manager John Lowe and 40 colleagues who originated $350 million in loans last year "is equal to that of a mini acquisition."

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