California ‘flyer bandit’ is stealing open house brochures for a prize

According to police, the man is in a competition organized by a local cult in which whoever collects the most flyers wins a bride. Continue reading

Redfin to show all buyer’s broker commission offers in Seattle

In a radical move, the high-tech brokerage plans to begin publicly displaying data for all Seattle listings in early October. Continue reading

Florida brokerage president talks partnerships, climate change ahead of Luxury Connect

Tiffany McQuaid’s company, McQuaid and Company Real Estate, operates out of Naples, Florida, but is actively working to extend its reach up the East Coast. Continue reading

What you should know about Facebook ads in 2019

What should agents know to make the most of their marketing budget and stay out of trouble in 2019? From crafting ads to avoiding fair housing issues, here’s the scoop. Continue reading

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

The Real Word: Redfin’s publishing buyer’s agent commissions

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, now all Redfin-listed homes will publicly display the commission that sellers are offering to buyer’s agents. Continue reading

Want to make your mark in luxury? Conquer these essentials

How do you become the go-to agent in the competitive world of luxury real estate? Here are the six assets every luxury agent must master. Continue reading

WATCH: How to respond to common client objections

During a panel discussion at Inman Connect Las Vegas, experts shared their best advice for dealing with objections and challenges from clients, be they sellers or buyers. Continue reading

Agent in Compass team mutiny lawsuit files countersuit

A Washington, D.C., Compass agent who was accused in a lawsuit earlier this year of mutinying and trying to steal her former team leader’s business has hit back, denying any wrongdoing and filing a countersuit for millions of dollars. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: Why year 1 is like 12 rounds of boxing

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer gives a truthful account of the first year of real estate and how to overcome the challenges.  Continue reading