‘It’s an arms race’: How portals are adapting to the commission crunch

The upending of NAR’s cooperative compensation rule is a double-edged sword for Zillow and its rivals, experts told Inman. These are the tools and tactics they’re adopting to suit the moment. Continue reading

More agents plan to switch brokerages in the coming year

Stronger lead generation systems and commission structures are driving more agents to consider switching their brokerage affiliations in the coming year, according to Coldwell Banker Real Estate’s annual Agent Priorities Report published on Wednesday. … Continue reading

Will listing agents have the upper hand post-NAR settlement? Pulse

Share your back-in-the-saddle, boots-on-the-ground perspectives now that NAR’s settlement has received preliminary approval. Continue reading

Home staging dips in popularity as fewer agents make the effort: NAR

The National Association of Realtors’ 2023 Profile of Home Staging reveals a quarter of all staging efforts yield additional profits of up to $18,935 for a median-priced home. Continue reading

3 common listing agent mistakes (and how to avoid them)

Knowledge is power, so it’s essential to know all there is to know about listings. Here’s how to avoid the top mistakes listing agents make. 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

New search engine helps buyers span digital divide in rural areas

Fiber Homes announced that the nation’s first-of-its-kind search tool for fiber-backed web service can be instrumental in helping the ever-increasing remote workforce make critical homebuying decisions. Continue reading

Automated listing descriptions get better with Nila June: Tech Review

Nila June is software that uses property information to quickly write long- and short-form property descriptions. Agents who struggle with writing or simply want to make their marketing more efficient could benefit from using this easy, affordable soft… Continue reading

Inside Real Estate targets client retention with CORE Home launch

Real estate technology company Inside Real Estate has released CORE Home, a new solution for homeowners and brokerages. Continue reading

Converting leads into listings: How to close the deal

We’ve tapped into the top advice from Inman contributors to bring you this guide to getting the deal — from finding listings and getting your foot in the door for appointments to perfecting your pitch and winning the listing. Continue reading