After spending a number of months working with a network of connected devices in his own home, Inman’s tech reporter has come to a conclusion about whether smart tech can help sell a home. Find out what it is here. Continue reading
It’s time for agents to forget IDX as a way to generate leads. It’s an antiquated strategy that’s dominated by the Zillows of the real estate world. Here’s what agents should do instead. Continue reading
Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they delve into the Inman Innovator finalists in the podcast category. No bias here, mostly professional curiosity. Continue reading
Real estate trends, combined with out-of-date zoning laws and employment patterns are driving people out of their homes. If our economy is doing so well, then why are so many people living on the streets? Is there something wrong with them, or is it ou… Continue reading
It’s been a year since I retired, and with time comes clarity. In my post-real estate life, despite the miles traveled, the histories encountered and the ideological differences faced, I’ve learned that humans are remarkably similar. And we can draw fr… Continue reading
On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring series on Inman, Peter Lorimer talks through conquering the overwhelming feelings that go along with a career such as real estate, in which you need to wear many hats simultaneously. Continue reading
In real estate, optimizing the commission split and generating revenue by selling mortgages is what brokerages have been doing for years. But investors didn’t pump over $1 billion of venture capital in Compass to build a basic brokerage. So, what is Co… Continue reading
Given agents’ intense desire to stay top-of-mind, many of us post holiday greetings for every little holiday — and without a lot of forethought. With all of this holiday outreach, we need to be sure our message is on point. Here’s a primer for agents o… Continue reading
The lack of affordable housing is an issue that requires the work of the wider institutional and public community: Major corporations, nonprofits, small businesses, individuals and the government all must contribute time, energy and funds to solve this… Continue reading
How do consumers find a transparent picture of what they’re getting when they sacrifice service over price? The short answer is that they don’t. The new business models may be winning over some segments of customers, but the overall war for their heart… Continue reading