Existing-home sales drop for second month as buyer demand stalls

Total existing-home sales dropped by 2.7% from February 2022 and by 4.5% from March 2021 to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.77 million, according to the National Association of Realtors. Continue reading

Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider: Make no mistake, ‘Zillow is a competitor’

Ryan Schneider said Zillow is competing with agents and lamented they’re still writing checks to the company. “It is a shame our industry let those companies get created,” Schneider said at ICNY. Continue reading

As Power Buyers gain popularity, distinguish between friend and foe

Era Ventures Managing Partner Clelia Peters spoke with Ribbon co-founder Wei Gan and Divvy Homes CEO Adena Hefets Tuesday at Inman Connect New York about the ways Power Buyers operate. Continue reading

‘Buy a lead or buy lunch’: Should you pay for leads or focus on referrals?

The pros and cons of each were weighed by panelists Stan Ponte and Dana Cadena and moderator Kymber Menkiti at Inman Connect on Tuesday. Continue reading

The Agency to launch Miami franchise led by Arana, Umansky

The office, which will be located in the Bal Harbour neighborhood, will mark the brokerage’s 34th franchise globally. Forty agents will operate out of The Agency Bal Harbour and will assist buyers and sellers across Miami, Palm Beach, Boca Raton, Fort … Continue reading

Your social media content doesn’t have to suck, branding expert says

Branding and marketing pro Katie Lance shared tips on how real estate agents can stand out from a ‘sea of sameness’ at Inman Connect New York on Tuesday. Continue reading

Inman Connect is live in NYC this week. Don’t miss out on Vegas

Inman Connect Las Vegas is just four months away. Commit to being there in person to experience the excitement, energy and buzz. Get the lowest price this week. Continue reading

Pivot! Pivot! 8 tips to expertly prepare for a market shift

The real estate market has been on an incredible run for the past two years with real estate agents handily breaking their previous sales records. However, the market has begun to shift as rising mortgage rates, unhinged home price growth, rock bottom … Continue reading