United Real Estate expands reach with new Jacksonville acquisition

The deal brings 400 new agents into the network and will see the Jacksonville, Florida, brokerage operate under the new name United Real Estate Gallery and retain all current leadership. Continue reading

Tennessee mansion comes with a hidden ‘Game of Thrones’ theater

“Top notch sound-proofing, theater system and Game of Thrones design will make you feel like you just stepped into Universal Studios,” reads the listing description. Continue reading

‘Beats a poke in the eye’: MLS pays brokers $300K for closed listings

Keller Williams, Benchmark Realty, Parks Realty and Village Real Estate have earned the largest slice of Realtracs Rewards, which is designed to increase participation in the MLS Continue reading

How to use the ‘1-7-30’ method to realize your goals

Focusing on realistic and attainable goals is critical when establishing business and personal ambitions. Shorter-term goals allow you to zero in on what needs to be done now to meet them. Here’s how you can plan for the short and long term. Continue reading

8 steps for crafting a winning 2020 business plan

What’s your business plan for your real estate business? What time frames have you set for your goals? Is the plan working? If not, what can you do so that your plans do work? Regular columnist John Giffen walks you through the process of creating a bu… 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

Nashville brokerages partner for Buyer Graph initiative

The tool, powered by RealScout, gives brokerages insights into buyers searching for homes and what they’re looking for in the market. Continue reading

7 no-brainers for keeping it civil online

It’s too easy to get distracted by a stray comment or provocation online and then get sucked into something that consumes you and your day. Like a bad one-night stand in a movie or drinking too much, you end up regretting it all, so it’s wise to practi… Continue reading

Don’t ghost your clients: 8 inexpensive ways to keep in touch

Clients are the No. 1 source for referrals — especially past clients. They’re in a position to refer business to you because they’ve had first-hand experience with your service. Here’s how to stay on your clients’ minds after the deal is over. Continue reading