Ailing vet claims Orlando Bloom, Katy Perry unfairly bought home

Carl Westcott, 83, claims his judgment was impaired when the contract with Perry and Bloom was signed, due to opiates he was prescribed following an extensive surgery to treat Huntington’s disease, according to reports. Continue reading

Mystery buyer scoops up priciest home in Connecticut for $138.8M

Copper Beech Farm was originally listed for $150 million back in February. Despite a cut, the sales price still puts the estate within the five most expensive residential real estate transactions of 2023. Continue reading

Will Zillow’s Listing Showcase jolt agents with pay-per-listing pivot?

Zillow’s new product represents a new business model — from pay-per-lead to pay-per-listing — that mirrors the way profitable international peers monetize their market-leading positions. Continue reading

How high-impact marketing accelerates agent success

Worried about recruiting and retention? Your agents hold the key to your brokerage’s success, and you hold the key to theirs through exceptional marketing, Doora Creative Director Janet Pozos writes.
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Read the signs to make your door knocking more effective

When you’re out door knocking, reading the signs can give you insight into the needs and concerns of the people you meet, writes agent Ernesto Vargas. Continue reading

Stop paying 35-40% to the portals for leads

Instead of throwing away money on paid leads month after month, author and trainer Bernice Ross teaches you how to generate both buyer and listing leads at little or no cost. Continue reading

10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues

Whether they’re not quite ready to put in an offer or they get a case of cold feet, dealing with commitment issues from clients can leave you feeling frustrated. Coach Darryl Davis offers mindset shifts and strategies to help nurture client relationships. Continue reading

Josh Flagg buys $4.25M Miami home with business partners

The “Million Dollar Listing” star Josh Flagg bought the Mediterranean-style villa, which originally asked $4.45 million, with business partners Adam Rubin and Andrew Shanfeld, according to a report. Last year, he bought a $9.2 million property in Bever… Continue reading

Butterfly House sells for $29M in one of Carmel’s priciest deals yet

Named for its distinctive wing-shaped roof that resembles a butterfly, the property was designed and built by architect Frank Wynkoop in 1951. The sale marks one of the priciest ever to close in the area. Continue reading

Rise above the rest: How to win listings in a challenging market

In this Inman Access video, top agents Jordan Cohen and Santiago Arana discuss what it takes to win listings along with the tactics and strategies they recommend focusing on to see success. Continue reading