Agent who ran mortgage fraud scheme gets 6.5 years in prison

A California real estate agent who sold homes with unpaid mortgages to unsuspecting buyers has been sentenced to more than six years in prison. Continue reading

5 pro tips for using Instagram and Facebook stories in real estate

Facebook Stories and Instagram Stories are two emerging opportunities for real estate pros. How can you use them effectively for your business? Here are a few key tips (and mistakes you’ll want to avoid). Continue reading

How to rope in more seller leads with Mega Agent Pro

Every real estate agent knows listings are gold; they also know they can be hard to come by. Successful, busy agents don’t like to be bothered with tasks not directly related to grooming prospects and serving clients, in particular cold-calling. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker’s CBx Seller Leads: Simple streamlined leads, no mobile app

CBx Seller Leads is the data-driven lead provider and management software for Coldwell Banker franchises. From a pure technical solution perspective, it’s an effective, minimalist way for brokers to assign and agents to claim new clients. Continue reading

How realtor.com just got way better at lead conversion

News Corp., owner of realtor.com, announced the $210 million acquisition of lead qualification service Opcity. With this acquisition, realtor.com dives deeper into the lead conversion funnel in a major way. Continue reading

The Real Word: Why real estate agents aren’t going anywhere

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they’ll discuss Brad Inman’s Aug. 27 op-ed, “Why real estate agents will be in business forever.” Continue reading

Inman Connect San Francisco: Agent Connect Video Recap

An in-depth series of sessions and panel discussions revealing how top producing agents got to where they are today. Get actionable takeaways that you can implement now on everything from growing your book of business, to lead conversion, to choosing t… Continue reading

Inman Connect San Francisco: Teams Track Video Recap

Whether you are already part of team or looking to start, grow or join a team, this afternoon breakout track is for you. Take a look at the inner workings of some of the most successful real estate teams to see how they operate. Get tips on how to stru… Continue reading