As spring nears, real estate agents are reconsidering paid leads: Intel

Two months of Inman Intel Index survey data shows waning confidence in real-world business-building activities but growing interest in buying leads on the internet. Continue reading

Gen Z and Millennials’ financially irresponsible era is over as many adopt “no-buy” financial trend  

Consumer spending has remained strong despite sustained inflation, record-high interest rates and bubbling concerns of a recession. In some cases, consumers are blowing money to cope with concerns about the economy and foreign affairs, while others are spending to fuel their shopping addictions. However, recent online trends like “loud budgeting” are changing the conversation and […] Continue reading

Brokerage BHS appeals orders to pay agent $977K for discrimination

Brown Harris Stevens of the Hamptons seeks to overturn rulings awarding Shauncy Claud nearly $1 million after a court found the firm wrongfully fired her for filing a discrimination complaint. Continue reading

TikTok’s viral orange trend can enhance your brand’s ‘a peel’

Are you willing to “peel the orange” for your clients? This viral TikTok trend has trainer Rachael Hite asking you to evaluate your brand and its appeal to consumers. Continue reading

5 currently trending AI tools that will get your business growing

AI tools are poised to revolutionize every aspect of real estate, Jimmy Burgess writes. Step out of your comfort zone, and put his recommendations to work for you. Continue reading

Future-proof your online presence by buying your domain name

Purchasing a domain to build up content and expert reputation is one of the most valuable strategies for an agent starting out in the industry, marketing expert David Marden writes. Continue reading

How new agents can get the best return on their time investment

Succeeding as a new real estate agent, David Marden writes, requires effective time management, leveraging your circle of influence and understanding the ROI of your efforts. Continue reading

Title technology provider Doma posts $124M 2023 net loss

CEO Max Simkoff says the company is well positioned to help lenders take advantage of the Biden administration’s push to reduce closing costs for mortgage borrowers. Continue reading

Illinois Supreme Court says Chicago tax hike can move ahead

A fiscal watchdog also released a report warning that Chicago leaders may not have studied the issue thoroughly before putting it on the March 19 ballot. Continue reading