Century 21 CEO: Recruiting ‘is so ultra competitive right now’

Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler knows recruiting and retaining agents is a big concern for brokers today. Next month, he’ll roll out a competition focused on bringing more agents and companies in house. Continue reading

5 ways to ensure buyers and sellers choose YOU as their next agent

From vibes to social proof and more, brokerage founder Oliver Graf shares the strategies that help your next client find you and embrace the service you provide. Continue reading

7 tired business strategies that are costing you closings

Ditch the dead weight, lean into strategies that deliver and ensure every effort you make moves you toward a conversation that counts, Jimmy Burgess writes. Continue reading

Industry pros weigh in on visibility, gatekeeping and real estate ‘Armageddon’: The Download

Leaders across the brokerage landscape had thoughts on the private listings debate, and they weren’t shy about sharing them. Continue reading

With Instagram’s latest update, posts can now boost your SEO

Learn how to become more visible on Google with a new Instagram update for professional accounts that allows social media content to appear in search engine search results, Kyle Basila writes. Continue reading

Compass agrees to share its exclusive listings, with 2 caveats

Compass said it will share its 6,000-plus exclusive listings with brokerages and multiple listing services, as long as they don’t alter or monetize listings — or share listings with platforms that do. Continue reading

Gatekeeping, portal wars, ‘Armageddon’: Inman’s 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

Jade Mills advises new agents not to neglect Sunday open houses

The luxury real estate vet spoke with Inman about market trends, tips for newbie agents, how to handle difficult clients and more in advance of her appearance at Luxury Connect. Continue reading

13 tips for turning your summer open house into a marketing event

A great open house is more than a walkthrough; it’s a full-blown marketing event. Coach Darryl Davis shares ways to make the most of the opportunity. Continue reading

Goby Homes centers on driving transactions: Tech Review

Goby Homes is a people-centered platform for agents and brokerages to better manage the people and processes that drive business. Continue reading