Why open houses — home and away — are lead machines

There’s been a lot of debate about the value of open houses. In my opinion, they’re great for networking and expanding your sphere of influence, and they can help you cast a wider net for business. They can also help you refresh your sense of perspecti… Continue reading

A Realtor’s lament: Why open houses feel dirty

Open houses are beyond passé — they feel wrong. They’re no better than waiting around on the street corner for someone to procure your services, much like what goes on in the red light district. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: Be a leader during uncertain times

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer discusses how agents should react when those around them feel unsure about the future.  Continue reading

Paul Manafort’s former son-in-law gets 9 years for real estate scams

Jeffrey Yohai, Paul Manafort’s former son-in-law was sentenced to more than nine years in prison for a series of real estate fraud schemes. Continue reading

One year later, Amazon’s HQ2 drives massive housing shortage in Virginia

Since the retail giant announced plans to build an HQ2 office in Arlington County, Virginia, home prices have grown 32.9 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, active listings are down 49 percent. Continue reading

Announcing the first round of speakers for Inman Connect New York

These dynamic leaders won’t hold back when they take the stage at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Wells Fargo backs 8 green housing startups

The bank’s selection of startups focused on green technologies for residential buildings complements its $1 billion pledge towards affordable housing. Continue reading

6 time management tips for brokers and team leaders

We reached out to team leaders and brokers for some of their game-changing ideas you might not have considered. Whether you’re managing a brokerage or an admin — or are building your business with an eye on doing so eventually — you’ll benefit from the… Continue reading

A brief history of the open house

Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days. Continue reading