New home team: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

Century 21, Compass, Douglas Elliman and other real estate industry brands made moves during the past week. Continue reading

NWMLS vs. Compass, NAR’s outlook, Umansky’s advice: Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Forget scripts. Authenticity drives real estate marketing results

Expert Meriam Mellal says that as trust becomes harder to earn, authenticity becomes agents’ most valuable marketing asset. Continue reading

My move-up moment: Raising your hand to lead

Taking on the challenges of leadership makes you a real estate professional instead of a real estate participant, Sean Shariati writes. Continue reading

After years of powering real estate, the MLS faces its biggest challenge

Cooperation among brokers in a shared marketplace remains one of the most powerful ideas the real estate industry has developed, broker-owner Dennis Norman writes. Continue reading

Michael Valdes on consolidation, profitability and what real estate agents must do next

The CEO of LPT International shares insights on consolidation, profitability, and growth, and how Inman’s advisory board is shaping the Inman Connect San Diego agenda. Continue reading

The real estate ‘easy button’ doesn’t exist

Success in real estate doesn’t come from luck or an easy button, Lori Muller writes. It comes by doing the work that others avoid. Continue reading

Fiduciary duty doesn’t mean what you think it means

Find out how the real estate industry’s most powerful legal term is being weaponized and why consumers are paying the price. Continue reading

Zillow ‘knows its role’ in the industry: Jun Choo

Zillow Chief Operating Officer Jun Choo talks artificial intelligence, Zillow Preview and the portal’s continued commitment to listing “transparency.” Continue reading

If you need to ‘add value’ at the end, you’re already behind

Contributor Deb Siefkin writes that real estate agents need to add value right now to be relevant. Continue reading