Using Chime CRM? Here are 3 next-level tips for maximizing conversion

They say that the most effective CRM is the one you actually use, but lead capture is just the first step. Here’s how to use Chime CRM to focus on optimizing your entire process from appointment to agreement, agreement to contract, contract to settleme… Continue reading

3 moments that made Adena Hefets into an industry disruptor

From watching her parents struggle to make ends meet as a child to connecting with an excellent mentor as an adult, these are the moments that shaped Hefets’ career. Continue reading

Housing affordability improves for second consecutive month

Despite market headwinds, housing affordability improved for the second consecutive month, according to the National Association of Realtors’ August Housing Affordability Index. Affordability improved on a national and regional basis, with the greatest… Continue reading

As Tesla sets its sights on Austin, listing agents near plant shift gears

With news of Tesla bringing its headquarters to Austin and a factory nearing its opening, agents are advising sellers nearby to think big. Continue reading

5 ways to hype your listing before it hits the market

As the market cools down, you want to make sure that all your listings get the proper attention they deserve from potential buyers. Here are five “coming soon” marketing tactics that’ll get a little buzz going for your listing before it hits the market… Continue reading

Tech will never replace agents. Here’s why

Real estate agents do things that only a human mind and touch, understanding, and empathy can achieve. Through his personal experiences, Jay Thompson explains how invaluable agents are and why they’ll never be replaced. Continue reading

Here are the finalists for the 2021 Inman Golden I Club

The Golden I Club recognizes excellence in luxury real estate, and this year’s finalists are an especially impressive lot. Winners will be celebrated at Luxury Connect, Oct. 25-26, 2021. Continue reading

He didn’t like the home he bought sight unseen. So he shot the Realtor

New details have emerged about the 84-year-old homebuyer who fatally shot his Long & Foster real estate agent after growing unhappy with the sight unseen home he’d just purchased. Continue reading

Mortgage delinquency rates approach pre-pandemic levels

Total delinquency rates dropped 4.2 percent in July, 2.3 percentage points lower than the 6.5 percent observed in July 2020, according to new data released Tuesday by CoreLogic. Continue reading