Compass rewards listing agents with new lead and referral program

Through the program, Compass listing agents will receive a 10 percent referral when they send inquiries on their listing from Compass.com to other Compass agents, Inman has learned. Continue reading

Don’t sleep on Google: 7 steps to get more 2026 recommendations

Google remains the place consumers verify credibility, research agents and confirm trust before making contact for the first time, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading

Recruiting playbook: How to win agents (and keep them)

ERA President Alex Vidal welcomes recruiting season with tips for finding and keeping your strongest real estate team members. Continue reading

Brian Buffini: ‘Apathy’ is the greatest threat to real estate

The Buffini & Company founder talks about technology, apathy and what it takes to break out of a rut ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego Continue reading

How dialed-in perks turn forever clients into lead-gen machines

Serve your clients so well that they can’t help sharing the good news about the service you provide, sending new clients to you along the way, broker Amy Stockberger writes. Continue reading

Christie’s International Real Estate launches affiliate in Park City

The luxury network’s new office in the state of Utah will help provide crucial referrals to clients in feeder markets where Christie’s has an existing presence, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

Clever teams with Total Expert to land more lenders and homebuyers

Clever’s integration of Total Expert’s CRM and customer engagement platform could help the company drum up homebuyers who aren’t already working with real estate agents. Continue reading

Deep connections and strong experiences: The lessons I’m learning about agent-to-agent referrals in 2022

After attending three recent industry conferences, the drumbeat I am hearing over and over (and over) again is the power of a great consumer experience — and how it matters now more than ever. Continue reading

Why Lower.com is about much more than mortgage rates

There’s a backstory to Lower that explains why the company believes it can position itself as not just a lender, but “Everything for your home, for Lower.” Continue reading

How to use job titles to prospect and make connections

Almost every person in the world could be a referral source, if you think creatively. Here’s what to look for and what to think about when you’re looking for referrals from people in different industries. Continue reading