The Thermostat Effect: How comfort limits your growth

Growth and comfort rarely coexist, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. By setting your goals outside your comfort zone, you build momentum that drives consistent growth, no matter your circumstances. Continue reading

Want to snag more listings? A 16-point premium marketing plan

Maximum exposure equals maximum price, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Adopt this list of premium services to differentiate yourself from the competition and defend your commission. Continue reading

Insurance, property taxes taking a bigger bite of buyers’ budgets

With the average homeowner spending $442 a month on property taxes and insurance, real estate agents and mortgage lenders are urged to help clients shop for better deals. Continue reading

REX loses appeal in long-running lawsuit against NAR, Zillow

Judges rule the now-defunct real estate brokerage did not provide evidence of “concerted action” between NAR and Zillow and that the no-commingling rule was “in fact” optional. Continue reading

Trump orders boost in US timber production, foreign lumber probe

President Donald Trump on Saturday signed an order aimed at increasing U.S. timber production and launched an investigation into the risks that foreign lumber imports pose to national security. Continue reading

Zane Burnett leaves Rechat for exec leadership gig at The Agency

As executive vice president of Digital Strategy at the Beverly Hills-based luxury firm, Burnett will drive the firm’s digital strategy, growth and innovation, and spearhead initiatives in emerging technologies. Continue reading

Keller Williams takes on major investment from CoreLogic owner

CoreLogic parent Stone Point Capital is investing in Keller Williams as part of what the firms described as a plan to accelerate growth and fuel innovation, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Agents are less confident about client pipelines, but positive overall

Preliminary results from February’s Intel Index survey show agents pulling back slightly from the confidence they had in recent months about buyer and seller client pipelines improving in the next year. Continue reading

Sports and music greats take the stage at Inman On Tour Nashville

The future of real estate is here, and it’s time to look ahead. In Nashville, we’re doing just that, and we’re giving you the secrets and skills you’ll need to thrive in the next era of real estate. Continue reading

Anywhere’s Sue Yannaccone talks equity as ‘What Moves Her’ turns 5

As Women’s History Month begins, the Anywhere Brands CEO told Inman she was encouraged by women speaking up about industry scandal but stressed that continued education was necessary. Continue reading