Are brokers wasting money on tech for their agents?

If “we provide the tech” is such a rallying cry for recruitment, why don’t more agents jump on board when it’s available? Some agents won’t use technology no matter what you do. Here are a few reasons agents can be so tech-resistant.
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How to write the perfect thank-you note

When you’re used to everyday communication via text, email or phone, putting pen to paper can be a bit daunting. Here are some tips and examples to help guide you as you express your gratitude. Continue reading

Searching for a brokerage? 26 terms you should fully understand first

Agents are often asking the right questions during their brokerage search, but they don’t always fully understand the answers. To make the right decisions, make sure you’re familiar with these terms and the implications they can have for your business … Continue reading

Keeping It Real: Invest in yourself, and increase your bottom line

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer discusses the need to always keep learning. Like a predator, keep your eyes and ears open for what can feed your insatiable hunger for knowledge. Continue reading

Ron Peltier will take the stage at Inman Connect New York

The chief executive and CEO of HomeServices of America will sit down for a one-on-one interview at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Salaried brokerage REX raises $40M in funding

REX, a real estate brokerage that pays agents salaries and charges only 2 percent for listing commissions, has raised $40 million in a C1 funding round, putting it over the $115 million mark in total. Continue reading

Agents beware: Charging phones this way can be risky

Officials this week issued a stark warning: If you plug into a public USB charger, you may end up getting hacked through a tactic called “juice jacking.” Continue reading

Agent bias on Long Island puts national spotlight on discriminatory practices

A three-year investigation into housing discrimination by Newsday has elicited strong reactions from the real estate industry. Continue reading

Kanye buys 2nd Wyoming ranch

The 6,173-acre ranch bears a striking resemblance to another ranch 50 miles away that West and Kim Kardashian purchased in September. Continue reading

20 things you need to do before 2020

Our industry is shifting, and as we approach a new decade, I know that the agents who are savvy and willing to be dynamic will come out on top. Here’s what you need to check off the list before the new year rolls around. Continue reading