Real estate braces for year of mass consolidation as startups eye exit

A contracting market will place pressure on struggling startup entrepreneurs while some broker-owners use the down market as an opportunity to nail down a succession plan, analysts told Intel.

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RealPage economist: Interest rates, not banks, top concern for investors

At a time when all eyes are seemingly on the fall of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank, RealPage Chief Economist Jay Parsons is watching the impact of something else.

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How do you brainstorm new marketing ideas? Pulse

When it's time to rethink everything about your real estate marketing plan, how do you decide where to start?

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‘2021 all over again’: Agents get to work as spring homebuying arrives

On the first day of spring, agents across the U.S. who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner.

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TikTok’s latest feature will help you reach even more potential clients

TikTok's newest feature allows users to refresh their "For You Page" setting based on their most recent interactions. This ability will allow users to have even more control over what they see and help quality content be seen by more people.

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5 time-saving social media tools real estate agents need in 2023

There are so many social media tools that it’s tough to figure out what works and what’s a waste. To cut through the noise, Laura Viñalet put together this list of time-saving social media tools for agents.

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How to build an ever-evolving blog — and become the local expert

Creating an ongoing content marketing plan means making use of ongoing blog posts. Part 3 of this five-part series shares what to write and how to make sure your blog posts matter.

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SFARMLS launches listing management app for 4,000+ agents

The San Francisco Association of Realtors and Zenlist have partnered to build a mobile listing management app for agent members.

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KW franchisees accuse Gary Keller of ‘illicit tactics’ in new lawsuit

Market center owners Colleen and Bart Basinski claim Keller Williams CEO Gary Keller and others targeted them after they resisted market cap policies and supported ex-CEO John Davis.

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Software vendors gear up to support appraisal-free mortgages

Starting April 15, Fannie Mae says more homebuyers will qualify for a program requiring full interior and exterior inspections that capture data and images throughout the property.

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E&V CRM launch empowers Engel & Völkers Americas

Real estate brokerage Engel & Völkers is rolling out a significant technology effort for its Americas operation offices and agents with the help of software company Chime, Engel & Völkers exclusively told Inman.

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Creative financing rules as investors head into spring with fewer options

Real estate investors are heading into spring facing the same inventory and interest rate woes that are dampening all of real estate. But sometimes necessity is the mother of invention.

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Flipping houses is dead. Today’s hot new strategy is ‘house hacking’

"America’s #1 Money Mentor" and HGTV’s Chris Naugle sits down with Bernice Ross in this video interview to give the inside scoop on the hottest investment strategy for today's market.

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Falling existing-home sales reverse as record-streak of price hikes end

Existing-home sales surged 14.5 percent in February, reversing a yearlong trend of falling transactions from one month to the next, according to data released Tuesday by the National Association of Realtors.

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RentSpree adds realMLS to its growing list of partners

Technology company RentSpree has partnered with Jacksonville, Florida's, realMLS to empower agents in the rental business, the company exclusively told Inman.

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How do you write a killer real estate bio? Start here

Marketing yourself and your business starts with your bio. Part 2 of this 5-part series shares what to write and how to ensure you look your best.

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17 must-follow real estate experts on Twitter who’ll help you level up

These powerhouse real estate experts share their knowledge freely on Twitter, taking on real estate topics as well as marketing, operations and other business topics, which you can learn from and implement in your own business.

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How to overcome your emotional insecurity about Instagram

Find out how to get over your fears and show up as your authentic self on social media so that you can make more connections.

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Guild’s McGarry will hand CEO reins to Terry Schmidt, her 1st hire

Terry Schmidt was Mary Ann McGarry's first hire at Guild in 1985, and the two led a 2007 management buyout of the company from founder Martin Gleich.

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JPAR agents to benefit from insurance integration with Bubble

Bubble, the technology-blended insurance brokerage, provides clients of JPAR with a web-based series of solutions for home, auto and life insurance.

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