Take the Inman Intel Index survey for June

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they’re seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Fire-scarred CA neighborhoods ‘not even close’ to bottoming out

The Amalfi Estates owner said listings are slowing down and prices have been dropping, but there’s plenty of room to fall, which is extending the buyer’s market. Continue reading

The price isn’t right? How to talk sellers through their concerns

Sellers don’t want the slickest pitch or biggest promise, coach Darryl Davis writes. They want guidance without pressure. Here’s how to talk them through pricing objections and win the listing. Continue reading

Lake Homes Realty branches out with new firm for mountain homes

The standalone brokerage will service clients across 21 states to start, with a focus on homes at elevation, with a mountain view, or those within a community shaped by the mountains. Continue reading

Frank Lloyd Wright’s prairie-style DeRhodes House lists near $1.18M

The first home that late American architect Frank Lloyd Wright ever built in Indiana, near the beginning of his storied career — and one of just two in South Bend — has just hit the market for $1.175 million. Continue reading

Trending: Trial Reels, smarter ads and AI-powered reach

The platforms are evolving fast, but the real estate playbook remains simple: Show up often, tell better stories and leverage tools that help the right clients find you. Continue reading

Court denies CFPB’s request to vacate fair lending settlement

Judge declines to reopen case and vacate settlement with Chicago mortgage broker Townstone Financial, calling the request “a Pandora’s box the court refuses to open.” Continue reading

Build the future: What I learned when creating a new flagship office

CEO and founder Jill Butler offers insights to help you build something that reflects the heart of your company and provides the space for your agents to accomplish big things. Continue reading

Real estate AI firm Shilo raises $2.6M in seed round

Shilo makes a virtual assistant meant to boost real estate agents’ productivity. The cash infusion comes as interest in artificial intelligence soars. Continue reading

Small, medium or large? Choosing your Goldilocks real estate team

Whether you want a small, agile team or a full-scale operation, your business should support your lifestyle, not the other way around, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading