Real estate startup raises $165M with help from Will Smith, Jay-Z

The funding round for Landis was led by Sequoia Capital with participants from Arrive, a branch of Jay-Z’s Roc Nation, Will Smith’s Dreamers VC, and Signia Venture Partners. Continue reading

Agents should probably learn to play nice with institutional investors

Institutional investors are a growing presence in the housing market. The savvy agent should learn their ways — even if it feels unnatural. Continue reading

Landlords are ditching their rental properties and cashing out

Rising home prices are causing landlords to choose between equity or cash flow. For those deciding to list, earnings are substantial, investment property owners told Inman. Continue reading

‘A slippery slope’: 14 pros weigh in on biggest contract mistakes

Are you writing an error-free, winning offer? We reached out to industry professionals across the country to find out what contract details agents are getting wrong in today’s market. Continue reading

Open houses are out: Here’s how to get your name out there

Traditional marketing and growth strategies were upended thanks to the pandemic. But we learned a lot in the transition. Here are a few ways agents can use their special sauce to engage buyers, promote their brand and get that listing sold — without ev… Continue reading

Pulse: Readers share advice for newbies in a shifting market

From pushing forward with your marketing and really knowing your market to offering top-notch customer service at all times, here’s the advice you’d give agents entering a shifting market. Continue reading

22 common ways agents violate the Realtor Code of Ethics

Broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts details the ways agents misrepresent themselves and the transaction, sometimes inadvertently. Continue reading

How telling a couple to get counseling led to 4 more deals

We often talk about how building relationships is a must-have skill for new agents, but being able to navigate relationships (sometimes other people’s relationships) and any conflicts that arise is even more crucial. Continue reading