Who is Flannery, the secret owner of $1B in land near a US airbase?

The federal government is investigating Flannery Associates, an entity that has scooped up more than 80 square miles of land near Travis Air Force Base in California without disclosing who owns it. Continue reading

How important are hashtags on Instagram?

How important are hashtags on Instagram? How do you use hashtags on Instagram? Let Sue “Pinky” Benson guide you on how to teach Instagram where your content should be going. Continue reading

‘Marginal agents’ with fewer sales now claim quarter of commissions

Agents with five or fewer sales a year took in an estimated 25-30 percent of all commission income in three disparate markets, according to an analysis of MLS data by the Consumer Federation of America. Continue reading

Widow of billionaire David Koch unloads Manhattan townhouse

The $41 million transaction is merely the most recent in a string of deals by philanthropist Julia Koch, who also purchased a pair of Upper East Side apartments last year from the estate of Paul Allen. Continue reading

Tiffany Pantozzi on the pleasures and peril of working while pregnant

Ahead of Inman Connect Las Vegas, Align Real Estate founder Tiffany Pantozzi told Inman she concealed her pregnancy last year out of fear clients would discount her ability to juggle the work. Continue reading

What every agent should know about marketing metrics

Forget the jargon and hype, and use these terms to get to next-level marketing prowess, writes broker-owner Eric Bramlett. Here are the metrics that truly move the needle. Continue reading

How to master hashtags, amplify your social media engagement

Even though there are different opinions on how to use hashtags, one thing is certain: When used properly, hashtags can greatly increase your social media engagement and visibility, writes marketing expert Laura Viñalet. Continue reading

Why Threads is the next big thing for real estate agents

Have you heard about the new app Threads? Jessi Healey explains why you should think about joining now while it’s still the hot new thing in social media. Continue reading

3 social media guidelines for digital experts and novices alike

“Social media is the modern billboard for any business. It presents unique opportunities for real estate professionals to promote their knowledge and services, while showcasing their personality to stand out among others,” says Abby Lee, RE/MAX Vice Pr… Continue reading

Executive Q&A with Jon Krabbe, CoFounder of Agent Image

We often see familiar faces on the stages and pages of the real estate industry. How did they get there? How do these leaders shape their culture, their products, and their vision for the future? Jon Krabbe, CoFounder of Agent Image, shares his experie… Continue reading