‘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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading

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. Continue reading