The agent replied to a fishy email. Then Michael Jackson showed up
Over 5 years, Zar Zanganeh, then a young agent with Las Vegas Sotheby's International Realty, nurtured a relationship with the musician until his death in 2009. In the process, he signed deals for Jackson, Brittney Spears and Prince, whom he was asked to spy on by the King of Pop
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
The Vladi Team moves from The Agency to Ryan Serhant's brokerage
The New York-based 3-member team boasts a combined transaction volume of $40M over the past 12 months
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
This is not a drill: A new, unfriendly housing market is already here
Opinion
The housing market is the last sneaker to drop in the sagging economy. Real estate was in a lucky place during the pandemic, but in the last few months, it has gone over to the dark side
by Brad Inman Sep 23
Inman Connect Experience Giveaway
New York City is the perfect destination to kick off the year with the best and brightest in real estate. To help inspire you, we’ve got an exciting opportunity!  Enter to win an #ICNY2023 Trip Package with our Instagram GIVEAWAY
by Laura Monroe Sep 23
10 strategies to rescue clients from buyer’s remorse
Opinion
Keeping buyers positive in the face of challenges starts before the transaction even begins and continues all the way to the closing table
by Bernice Ross Sep 23
Redfin launches in Hilton Head, South Carolina
In addition to its market expansion, the Seattle-headquartered brokerage also announced that its listing search coverage now encompasses 95% of the US population
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
How Realtors can guide clients to a transparent buying process
Companies seeking to use technology to add transparency and reduce friction in the homebuying process are particularly useful now, experts said during an Inman Connect Now virtual event
by Taylor Anderson Sep 22
Broker Spotlight: Milton Bernal, New Western
This week, the broker spotlight shines on Fort Myers, Florida broker Milton Bernal of New Western, a company that helps to revitalize communities through large-scale real estate acquisitions and dispositions
by Christy Murdock Sep 22
In a downturn, real estate agents should market with future in mind
Agents who lean into this down market stand to gain market share that could benefit them for years, real estate executives argued Thursday at the Inman Connect Now virtual event
by Daniel Houston Sep 22
Pete Flint and Spencer Rascoff to share the stage together in 2023 at real estate's premier conference
Former Zillow CEO Spencer Rascoff and former Trulia CEO Pete Flint will collaborate on stage on January 25 at #ICNY
by Laura Monroe Sep 22
Counteract the latest Fed rate hike with a seller rate buydown
A solutions-oriented approach is essential to help buyers and sellers get their deals done in the current higher interest rate environment
by Troy Palmquist Sep 22
Team taking over? Don't let intra-office recruitment sidetrack growth
Opinion
There are plenty of twists and turns when trying to do the right thing for the individual agent, the team and the brokerage. In this month's scenario, a broker weighs the pros and cons of team recruitment from within the ranks of his own brokerage
by Anthony Askowitz Sep 22
Getting real: 7 scripts to help sellers price their home accurately
As the markets shift, helping homesellers find and agree to a realistic price can be a challenge. These scripts can help when working with unrealistic clients
by Carl Medford Sep 22
Court orders REX to give Zillow list of employees who kept laptops
Zillow had emphasized that the information contained on the laptops of REX's former employees could potentially point to other reasons for REX's downfall unrelated to Zillow or NAR
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 21
Compass lays off more workers, with technology department hit hardest
Compass laid off a significant chunk of its technology team, according to press reports that appeared to suggest hundreds of jobs slashed. This is the second round of layoffs this year
by Marian McPherson Sep 20