Fathom posts double-digit 2021 growth in agents and transactions
Fathom Realty grew its agent headcount by 48% last year, to 8,100 agents, and those agents completed 10,800 transactions during the last 3 months of the year, according to Q4 earnings
by Matt Carter Mar 9
Inman Connect New York
Are you ready to grow your real estate business? Connect with the smartest real estate pros and learn their secrets at ICNY
by Jodie Cordell Mar 9
Are you missing 75% of online search? Fix this marketing misstep ASAP
Opinion
Are you marketing your listings only in English on Google.com? If so, your marketing messages are missing approximately 75% of all online search that consumes content in languages other than English
by Bernice Ross Mar 9
You can't afford to wait! 6 tips for instant lead gratification
Opinion
Here's how to make sure you respond to inquiries before your competition does
by Carl Medford Mar 9
Gain the self-awareness you need to get out of your own way
Opinion
Self-awareness is the key to strong leadership and deeper connections with clients, colleagues and your sphere. Here’s what it means — and how you can strengthen it
by Christy Murdock Mar 9
Incentivized agent counts driving eXp, Compass growth: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
In a notoriously slow-moving industry, the major, publicly listed brokerages all posted impressive revenue, transaction and agent count growth in 2021. Mike DelPrete crunches the numbers and explains what they mean for the future of brokerage
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
Does Opendoor have a winning model? It comes down to 3 metrics
Opinion
Opendoor, the original iBuyer and undisputed category leader, is laser-focused on scaling nationally and proving that it has a winning model. Economies of scale will be a key part of the equation
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
Why can’t Florida agents agree to serve as fiduciaries? Watchdog responds
Opinion
Senior Fellow Stephen Brobeck argues that Florida broker Cara Ameer did not address the two central questions raised by the Consumer Federation of America's report
by Stephen Brobeck Mar 8
The Agency welcomes Muskoka, Ontario to franchise network
The addition marks the latest expansion into Canada, with outposts in Ottawa and Montreal, among the most recent franchises. The Agency also operates in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary
Engel & Völkers Americas holds first in-person event since COVID
EVX Unlocked kicked off a series of events on Monday in Las Vegas. It marked the first time since the pandemic that agents gathered brokeragewide, and the atmosphere was celebratory
Spencer Rascoff is bullish on iBuying. Here’s why
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, the former Zillow CEO and 'serial entrepreneur' spoke about how he leads teams, the value of Pacaso and why he's sticking with iBuyers
by Taylor Anderson Mar 8
To call or not to call: What if FSBOs are on the Do Not Call list? 
Opinion
Real estate professionals can — and should — help FSBOs and expireds make the most informed decisions about their real estate best interests
by Darryl Davis Mar 8
The retirement plan agents ignore (and how brokers can help)
Opinion
Because of their superior understanding and experience with market trends, this is one retirement investment which offers agents the opportunity to benefit from their own expertise
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 8
'The economy always grows in war' and other things agents shouldn't say
Opinion
You want to help your clients, that’s totally understandable. You need to remember, though, where your expertise lies, and it's not in predicting the future of a very volatile situation
by Jay Thompson Mar 8
Compass taps Bill Cunningham to manage sales in Hawaii
The former president of sales at Corcoran will work on agent support and furthering Compass' expansion into the island market
by Ben Verde Mar 7
Teaching first-time homebuyer seminars can boost your business. Here's how
When cultivated properly, first-time homebuyers can be a major long-term win for real estate agents and their businesses
by Arielle Hays Mar 7