20 phone etiquette rules every real estate agent should follow

Christy Murdock shares essential phone etiquette tips to enhance client relationships and close more deals. Learn the do’s and don’ts, preparation strategies and follow-up techniques in her comprehensive guide. Continue reading

Tech enables instant mortgage payments with a debit card

Payment processing technology developed by REPAY is now available to loan servicers through ICE Mortgage Technology’s Servicing Digital solution, a customer engagement and retention tool. Continue reading

FCC ready to crack down on AI-generated robocalls

The FCC announced on Tuesday a plan to help consumers identify and block AI-generated robocalls. The plan, if passed, could impact a key part of real estate agents’ lead generation methods. Continue reading

Tyler Mount on agent authenticity, poker and the best steak in Vegas

The three-time Tony Award winner will appear at Inman Connect Las Vegas later this month to share his expertise on branding, marketing and developing the confidence in life to be yourself. Continue reading

Yes, you can talk politics on social media. Here’s how

Is it still impolite to talk about politics? Maybe not, and social media expert Jessi Healey says talking about it might gain you more followers than you think. Continue reading

Coldwell Banker adds generative AI to Listing Concierge platform

With its new capabilities, the platform will allow agents and concierge coordinators to automate the generation of listing descriptions, image captions and property attributes “in minutes,” the firm told Inman. Continue reading

Mortgage ‘knowledge gaps’ may be thwarting would-be homebuyers

3 in 4 Americans are planning to buy the next time they move, but many are overestimating minimum down payment, credit score underwriting requirements, according to a new Fannie Mae study. Continue reading

Canadian consul identified as buyer of $6.6M condo ‘fit for a king’

Questions swirled last week over the identity of an unidentified buyer behind the Billionaires’ Row condo transaction — with speculation rising that King Charles was at the center of the purchase. Continue reading

An entirely new way to create listings where there are none

Bernice Ross interviews Realeflow CEO Greg Clement about how real estate agents can tap into the pool of cash buyers and investors to add lead gen leverage and market coverage to their businesses. Continue reading

Top 6 essential luxury real estate trends of 2024

Stay ahead of the market with Chris Pollinger’s top 6 luxury real estate trends of 2024. Learn what luxury clients are seeking and how to cater to their discerning taste. Continue reading