Broker Spotlight: Sarah Leonard, Legacy Properties

Find out how Leonard and her team are setting the standard for excellence in their Chicagoland market with cutting-edge methods, unparalleled client service and community advocacy. Continue reading

Make a game plan now for ICNY, says Corcoran’s Pamela Liebman

In advance of her appearance at ICNY next week, Inman caught up with the chief executive to hear what’s next for the brokerage in 2025 and solicit her advice for first-time Connect attendees. Continue reading

Anticipate the preferences of high-end buyers (and win them over)

When you focus on the lifestyle, stay ahead of trends and create emotional connections, you’re not just selling homes, Coldwell Banker Warburg’s Kevelyn Guzman writes. You’re selling the dream. Continue reading

5 cringey social media turnoffs to avoid in real estate

Want to add value and connect with potential clients through your social media platforms? Rachael Hite offers must-dos and never-dos to help you build know, like and trust authority. Continue reading

How to be more intentional, aligned in your relationship-building

In the fast-paced, competitive world of real estate entrepreneurship, coach Melanie Klein writes, the relationships you nurture are just as critical as the systems you implement. Continue reading

7 powerful ChatGPT prompts that make doing business a no-brainer

Agents who lean into using AI to serve their clients at a higher level, Jimmy Burgess writes, will absolutely outperform the agents who don’t embrace this technology. Continue reading

Alexander brothers denied bond in federal sex-trafficking case

Despite offering exorbitant bail packages, the brothers failed to sway prosecutors that they should be granted bond. They will be detained until their trial. Continue reading

Freddie Mac deepens integrations with ICE’s Encompass platform

Mortgage giant claims lenders who embrace automation enjoy fewer loan defects and cut loan production time and cost compared to lenders with lower technology utilization. Continue reading

NAR hires insider as ‘first-ever’ senior VP of industry relations

Jarrod Grasso will lead the trade group’s efforts to “deepen engagement with state and local associations, MLS executives and other critical industry partners.” Continue reading

Mortgage rates ease on benign December inflation report

Investors bid up shares of mortgage lenders and real estate companies after “relatively benign” CPI report ends speculation that inflation worries might force the Fed to raise rates this year. Continue reading