In the ongoing listings wars, some of the nation’s most heavily funded brokerages have been boasting about their concierge services. It’s worrying for indie brokers, but Troy Palmquist and Linnette Edwards have some ideas on how to compete. Continue reading
At the start of the decade few people even had a smartphone. Now you can complete most of the home-buying process on one. Continue reading
On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer discusses why sharing your expertise is so critical in this business. Continue reading
Communicate, follow up, show a little empathy, treat your clients how you’d want to be treated — do that, and they’ll walk away singing your praise. Continue reading
Who’s most likely to list their home? When’s the best time to ask for a price reduction? Which day of the week and time of day will get the most opens on your email? Here’s what you need to know to hit the sweet spot for your business in 2020. Continue reading
It can be frustrating having to switch between multiple apps to control your lights, music and thermostat (not to mention difficult for guests who don’t have access). Brilliant is attempting to solve that problem with an easy-to-use home control system… Continue reading
Instead of looking at what everyone else is doing to level up, focus on the things that make you shine. Here are 10 ways to get yourself back to center. Continue reading
Despite an agent’s proactive efforts, many potential sellers insist on doing things their own way. Sometimes it’s better to tell your sellers what not to do to get your point across. Continue reading
Trying to figure out your must-read list for the year? Columnist Brandon Doyle has done the legwork for you. Here are the top real estate book releases from last year with his thoughts on each read sprinkled in to help you figure out which books are wo… Continue reading
The biggest news for the bond markets was the release of the U.S. December manufacturing report as indicated by the ISM Manufacturing Index: It plunged to a five month low — the lowest level in a decade. Continue reading