Virtual brokerages ‘will pull us all down’

Long & Foster CEO Jeff Detwiler is unhappy with the state of agent professionalism, training and supervision in the real estate industry. He put virtual brokerages in the crosshairs in conversation with David Charron, the president of MRIS Investo… Continue reading

Generation Z trusts agents more than the internet for home buying

At the Inman Connect New York 2019 real estate conference on Wednesday, a panel consisting of 20-something members of “Generation Z” stressed that although they believe technology is important, it’s not the only integral aspect of buying a home. Continue reading

For fresh marketing ideas, look beyond the real estate industry

Valentine’s Day reservations and salon blowout parties are just a few perks that can lead to new referrals, panelists at Inman Connect said Thursday. Continue reading

How to keep business humming — even during a market shift

Instead of fearing a changing landscape, experts say agents and brokers can find success during a shift by following these three steps. Continue reading

Sotheby’s International Realty snags 40-year Pacific Union vet

Sotheby’s International Realty on Monday announced the addition of 40-year luxury real estate veteran and former Pacific Union senior broker Steve Gothelf to its 136-agent San Francisco office. Continue reading

10 tips to help your biz in 2019

There are plenty of ways technology can augment your business as a real estate agent. Wendy Forsythe, the chief operating officer of HomeSmart Real Estate, and Katie Ragusa, the vice president of product for TRIBUS, highlighted 10 tech trends for agent… Continue reading

Just stop! 7 things agents need to change immediately

Real estate agents need to redefine their value proposition in today’s market. Here are seven things they can do to revamp the way they approach business. Continue reading

Brokerage CEO takes a swing at tech disrupters

Instead of succumbing to the lure of the latest shiny object, real estate agents should focus their efforts on staying in touch with their clients, leading their teams, and generally building a meaningful community, according to Creig Northrop, CEO and… Continue reading

8 tips for building high-performing teams

The meteoric rise of teams is only expected to accelerate over the next few years as the market softens and lone wolf agents grow hungrier for leads and support. Here are eight tips for building a high-performing team that can thrive even in a down mar… Continue reading