EXp-Dave Ramsey conflict ignites debate about referral programs

A disparate group of referral programs actually share some basic DNA — even if that’s not immediately apparent to most outsiders. Continue reading

Housing market may be ‘stabilizing’: ShowingTime

ShowingTime’s latest data reveals that home showings saw an unusual dip in May, which could indicate the market is finally “adjusting and stabilizing.” Continue reading

‘It’s the repetition that gets results’: Agents share their farming pro tips

Meetups and mailers are still the backbone of real estate farming, but agents at Inman Connect on Thursday said email is an increasingly powerful tool. Continue reading

Why teams should focus on the customer experience over growth

Teams of agents play a crucial role in real estate, but some are focusing on the wrong metrics, experts said at Inman Connect. Continue reading

How to help clients ‘hack’ their way into investing

House hacking is a great strategy to introduce to clients who are interested in purchasing an investment property but may not have enough money to own a stand-alone rental property. Here’s what to know. Continue reading

Construction startup Katerra files for bankruptcy

The company blamed its financial position on the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, difficulty securing funding for new construction and “unsuccessful attempts to secure additional capital and business.” Continue reading

What really matters when valuing a property?

Although the terms “intrinsic” or “extrinsic” may be unfamiliar to most, understanding what they imply will help explain what makes real estate “valuable,” not just expensive — and why being able to identify these elements is essential. Continue reading

Spruce raises $60M in new Series C funding round

The company provides title insurance and escrow services, among other things. Since its founding in 2016, Spruce has raised $110 million Continue reading

Inman Handbook on building teams in a new world

Teams have exploded in popularity in recent years. Now, agents say the pandemic-induced chaos in the economy has only made them more important. Continue reading

The New Normal: What if agent pay was more than just commissions?

Commissions are still king, but more and more agents are looking for alternative revenue streams in the form of stocks and profit sharing. Dive into Part 3 of Inman’s New Normal series. Continue reading