This is the year when ‘agents have to go deep’: BHGRE’s Barry Jenkins

Barry Jenkins, Better Homes and Gardens Native American Group chief marketing officer, sat down with Inman ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Year of the off-market deal? DropOffer sees potential in 2023

Proptech DropOffer, a company that developed an app to help agents assist buyers in off-market transactions, predicts the number of selling alternatives on the market will result in an increase in non-MLS deals in 2023. Continue reading

10 last-minute gift ideas for real estate agents this holiday season

It can be tough to find the right gift for the real estate agent in your life, and sometimes agents themselves aren’t sure what they want. One of these might spark some interest. Continue reading

71% of consumers expect personalized service. Here’s how to deliver

Real estate marketing needs to be as personalized as possible for agents to best prepare for the market ahead, and its eventual rebound. Continue reading

Nester unites nerds and contractors, lifts curtain on housing costs

Nester’s model is yet another great example of how real estate market and consumer services data can coalesce to improve how homebuyers and homesellers respond to the market. Continue reading

Gary Keller has a theory about what a successful agent’s day looks like

Real estate agents don’t have to be on edge all the time to be top performers — as long as they nail this part of the day, Gary Keller said Wednesday at Keller Williams’ annual Mega Camp event. Continue reading

Walkthrough woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress

By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Broker Cara Ameer details the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations. Continue reading

Are you geared up for a down market? 

If you haven’t experienced a buyer’s market before, everything you know about selling real estate is about to be turned upside down. Trainer Bernice Ross is here with the strategies that have helped her successfully weather multiple downturns. Continue reading

Don’t leave money on the table: 3 tips for listing agents in a cooling market

Lady luck has nothing to do with that stellar price that smart agents snag for their sellers. Listing expert Julie Busby offers sound advice on how she gets top dollar for her clients even in a cooling market. Continue reading