Weeklong BoomTown outage was caused by hackers, CEO confirms

On Wednesday, executives told customers that a “security incident involving a malicious third party” caused the outage that has disrupted thousands of brokers and agents since last week. Continue reading

New listings drop 12%, the largest decline in more than 2 years

“Buyers are backing off due to rising housing costs and sellers are holding back because they realize they won’t get the bidding war they would have gotten six months ago,” said Redfin Deputy Chief Economist Taylor Marr. Continue reading

Why real estate offers the biggest opportunity to new tech companies

It’s no secret that startups are risky business, but the real estate industry has a tradition of holding the door open for new tech. Expert Georg Chmiel weighs in on how this means big opportunities for burgeoning companies looking to make an impact. Continue reading

How to help women and minorities in real estate rise 

Leaders have a responsibility to create opportunities for women and minorities on their teams. The Agency’s Rainy Hake Austin dives deep into the time and attention required to amplify her agent’s voices. Continue reading

The rise of new technology helps indies compete

Think indie shops can’t compete with big-box brokerages? Think again! Broker Ian Hoover breaks down the numbers on why, thanks to new technology, indie brokerages have the edge over franchises. Continue reading

How to execute on giving your team what they need to grow

Could your brokerage service system use an overhaul? If you want your team to grow, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky says you need to offer the best in tools and technology. Continue reading

Compensation frustration: Here are 9 alternatives to your non-compete

If you are struggling to retain talent then it may be time to give the fine print around your non-compete a good once over, according to investment specialist Donald “Dek” Bake. Avoid a stagnant non-compete with these fresh alternatives. Continue reading

ICNY: Opportunities don’t just happen

Inman Connect New York starts tomorrow. Get your virtual ticket, and don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the industry’s best, network with like-minded pros, and gain insights into where real estate is headed. Continue reading

How to beat your competitors in multiple offer situations

Buyers are weary in this low-inventory market. Learn options you can use to win their dream home for them in our multiple-offer-on-everything market. Continue reading

Drumroll please! This year’s ICLV theme is…

Real estate is changing fast. Stay ahead of your competition — join thousands of pros at Inman Connect Las Vegas and mingle with the brightest and most successful real estate pros in the business. Continue reading