5 red flags to watch for when screening renters

James Wise runs The Holton-Wise Property Group, one of the largest brokerages in Cleveland. Over the years, he’s helped place hundreds of renters for clients, and he knows exactly what to avoid when it comes to problem tenants. Here are his top signs t… Continue reading

What to do if a crime happened in your buyers’ dream home

“Spacious murder house with ex-meth lab, great views” would probably not be the best opener for any real estate listing. But on the off chance you discover that the dream home your client loves has been the scene of a crime, what should you do about it… Continue reading

What wins the broker tech battle – exclusive interview

There has been a tectonic movement (not to mention massive investment) in and around real estate technology lately. And that’s been especially true at Inside Real Estate. Continue reading

Tech, teams and the total cost of competing

On the heels of Inman Connect, I’ve never been more certain that big money is not the solution to simplifying the real estate ecosystem and improving the customer journey. The hostility between industry leaders is escalating. Continue reading

Build your pipeline with new home sales

According to the US Census Bureau, there were over 650,000 new single-family homes sold last year. With this segment representing over 10% of the sales market, how can you leverage this niche to grow your business? Continue reading

10 ways to ensure your clients adore you (and hire you again)

There are lots of things to be mindful of to keep your clients engaged and enthusiastic — but at the end of the day, preparation, professionalism and empathy will go a long way. Here are 10 things that’ll make client retention a cinch for you. Continue reading

WATCH: Data trend opportunities and challenges in 2019

Listen in as MRIS Investors, Inc’s David Charron, Midwest Real Estate Data’s Rebecca Jensen and Council of Multiple Listing Services’ Denee Evans talk through the data trends impacting the industry and how you can stay ahead of the curve onstage at Inm… Continue reading

WATCH: What does an amazing brand cost these days?

Find out what it costs to outsource projects and strengthen top-of-mind awareness, lead generation and social media content. Learn how to know when your efforts are working and how to track the right audience from these marketing gurus. Continue reading

WATCH: Handling objections? Try these comebacks

Objection handling is one of the most important skill sets a real estate agent can master. There will always be stalls whether you work with buyers, sellers or both. So what’s the key? Find out from the pros at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Zillow stock surges with new CEO announcement

Friday’s rally is particularly notable because other than installing Rich Barton as CEO, the company appears to be largely staying the course it laid out in prior earnings calls — including doubling down on the very programs that had previously spooked… Continue reading