An offer they can’t refuse? ‘Godfather’ house lists for nearly $1.4M

The Tudor-style property that belonged to Michael Corleone in the legendary movie has hit the market for $1.375 million. Continue reading

Compass nabs two top luxury LA agents

Compass is making significant moves in the Los Angeles luxury market. The New York City-founded real estate brokerage announced this week it’s bringing aboard Tyrone McKillen and his Plus Real Estate Group from Hilton & Hyland and Cindy Ambuehl fr… Continue reading

WATCH: The true cost of opening a brokerage

Take a look at how broker-owners have decided to expand and what their strategies looked like onstage at Inman Connect New York.  Continue reading

How indie brokerages are using technology to survive

Smaller brokerages may lack the institutional muscle of the major franchises or the endless capital from Silicon Valley, but their bootstrapping innovations are nevertheless winning them listings and offering a model for independent players hoping to s… Continue reading

4 tips for turning expireds into closed sales

Expired listings are critical to healthy real estate success. In fact, some agents focus exclusively on expired listings when they first start, and it helps their career take off. Expired listings sellers have already made the hardest decision they hav… Continue reading

Why focus is crucial to getting things done

We often hear agents brag about how busy they are and how multitasking is second nature. In my experience, multitasking isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Here are five ways focusing will make you a better agent. Continue reading

How rookies can host another agent’s open house like a boss

As a newbie agent, one of the best ways to get in the game is to host open houses for other agents. Here are a few tips that’ll help you avoid awkward situations and missteps along the way. Continue reading

Not another smart-home trend: 13 innovative features buyers will want

The International Builders Show, sponsored by the National Association of Home Builders and the National Kitchen and Bath Association, hosted more than 1,500 product makers and some 67,000 home builders, remodelers and allied professionals. Here are so… Continue reading