The Pinnacle Group joins forces with Douglas Elliman

The eight-person team, established by agent Elaine Bannigan, will now work out of Douglas Elliman’s new office in Wellesley, Massachusetts, the company exclusively told Inman. Continue reading

Silicon Valley Bank was part of an ecosystem that sped up innovation

Silicon Valley Bank, which federal regulators took control of Friday following a run on the bank, understood the digital age, supported entrepreneurs and understood our needs, writes Inman founder Brad Inman. Continue reading

No, it’s not 2008: How to talk to your clients about Silicon Valley Bank

The meltdown of Silicon Valley Bank has sent shockwaves through the proptech industry. Here’s how to keep it from poisoning the well during the spring market.
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With fewer million-dollar homes, is luxury OK? The Real Word

This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the luxury market, seller’s biggest regrets and the importance of technology for agents this year. Continue reading

Inventory struggle is real, leaders declare in exclusive Inman survey

Leaders and agents who took Inman’s first Intel leadership survey said inventory is among their biggest challenges right now — but growing in 2023 isn’t out of the question. Continue reading

CHALLENGE: Refresh your website in 7 days

If your website is looking more Myspace than TikTok, it’s probably time for a refresh. Here’s how to get it done quickly, no matter what your budget looks like. Continue reading

10 tips for crafting CTAs that convert browsers into buyers

How can you write the most effective call to action, the one that will convert more lookers into leads? Author and coach Darryl Davis offers 10 tips for writing CTAs that’ll get consumers to take action. Continue reading

WATCH: ChatGPT – Will it Replace Agents?

Is automating responses the best tactic in an industry that typically requires a deep level of personalization? In this episode, we will take a deeper dive into the benefits of these tools for entrepreneurs and the pitfalls of relying too heavily on t… Continue reading

3 questions agents need to answer right now to grow their business

There are multiple paths agents pursue to grow their business, with no shortage of online resources available. Agents can also get training from their brokerages and insights from colleagues. No development opportunity should be ignored when growing a … Continue reading

Think globally, act locally: How the right franchise partner helps businesses expand their network and net worth

Our successful owners routinely gather to share winning business strategies, discuss joint business ventures, and help make each other even stronger, displaying an unbeatable combination of know-how and camaraderie. Continue reading