Keller Williams to take Mega Camp conference digital as COVID cases rise
As a result of rising COVID-19 cases, the Austin-based conference will be held fully online later this month, a Keller Williams spokesperson told Inman
by Libertina Brandt Aug 6
As daily COVID cases surpass 100K, brokerages face tough vax decision
Most brokerages told Inman they can't force agents, who are mostly independent contractors, to get the vaccine. Lawyers Inman spoke to said otherwise
by Libertina Brandt Aug 6
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Real estate employment numbers continued to rise in early July, but some segments of the industry grew faster than others
by Daniel Houston Aug 6
3 moments that made Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman
From juggling 100 cases a day as an attorney to switching careers and being promoted from agent to manager, Bess Freedman shares the 3 moments that paved her path to success
by Libertina Brandt Aug 6
Want to focus on the future? Give back to nature
Opinion
As real estate professionals, we should be finding ways to be good neighbors to our clients and to the earth that surrounds and sustains us and our businesses. Here's what you can do to help
by Troy Palmquist Aug 6
The Real Word: Are sellers spying on agents?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a growing number of sellers who use spy cams during showings, the slowing down of bidding wars, and Liz Vaynerchuk-Novello’s simple strategy that makes a big difference
by Byron Lazine Aug 6
Redfin agents returning to the office must be vaccinated, masked
Redfin announced in a company wide email earlier this week that all employees returning to the office must provide proof of vaccination. It's encouraging agents to also mask up
by Libertina Brandt Aug 5
Redfin's Q2 revenue jumps 121% to $471 million
Redfin Premier and RedfinNow's robust performance pushed Redfin's revenue to new heights during Q2 2021. However, agent attrition and website traffic continue to be an issue
by Marian McPherson Aug 5
Zillow rakes in $1.3B revenue in second quarter, but sees profits slip
The company's net income between April and June clocked in at $10 million — better than one year ago but short of the heights of the past two quarters
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 5
Lazy homesellers are skipping repairs and cashing out — for now
Thanks to high demand and low supply, sellers don't have to do much to their homes to attract buyers — and often don't. But that could change, real estate agents told Inman
by Libertina Brandt Aug 5
Diane Ramirez named chief strategy officer at Berkshire Hathaway New York Properties
Diane Ramirez, co-founder of New York-based Halstead, will be tasked with expanding Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices' presence in New York and its surrounding states
by Libertina Brandt Aug 5
Major acquisition leads RE/MAX to boost in Q2 earnings
The acquisition of RE/MAX Integra North America and growth of its AI-app First led RE/MAX to a strong second quarter, according to a Thursday post-earnings call
by Marian McPherson Aug 5
5 tips for making a splash in a new market
From researching your target audience to utilizing a robust mix of tools and creative content, developing a thoughtful marketing campaign will ensure your brand stands out from the rest
What's next? 3 ways to develop your leadership skills
After learning all the technical skills needed for the job, leadership and hard work are essential to success in this industry. These tips will help new (and seasoned) agents become natural leaders
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 5
Want a free business boost? Here's how to make online reviews work for you
Reviews can truly be the currency of your business. Here's how you can create a positive experience for all of your clients — and stand out with your customer service
by Sam Trimble Aug 5
Why you should consider going beyond typical team offerings
Opinion
A real estate platform as a service creates a robust consumer-facing business that also offers a streamlined experience for agents and their clients, no matter where they are