A new marketplace: Real estate’s ‘simple’ revolution is coming

Not too long ago, Brad Inman wrote about the role of a marketplace in real estate. He described the influx of polarizing new business models to the industry, highlighting what they meant for consumers and gathering them up under an umbrella term: The i… Continue reading

Likelihood to List puts the power of predictive analytics in the agent’s hands

We’ve made a lot of updates to Homesnap’s technology over the years, but one thing has always remained the same: Everything we build is specifically designed with agents and brokers in mind first because we want to create tools that help them grow thei… Continue reading

The one thing brokerages don’t look for when choosing a tech vendor

When brokerages are going through the software evaluation process, there is usually a bit of tunnel vision around price tag: How much does the program cost to license, and what’s the annual charge to renew? What’s often missing is an evaluation of the … Continue reading

Inman Success Stories: Nest Realty

Nest Realty is based in Charlottesville, Va. Founder Jonathan Kauffmann and the team had a specific need: to build critical brand awareness. Continue reading

Which real estate app just surpassed all others?

When it comes time to update apps on your smartphone, you probably don’t think twice about it. Most updates aren’t flashy — they tend to be for minor, unnoticeable enhancements. The all-new Homesnap Pro, however, isn’t your average app update. Continue reading

What’s the best digital marketing strategy for you?

In a recent interview, Agent Image Co-founder and Managing Partner Jon Krabbe shared his insights on how agents today can build their digital presence. We also spoke about the critical value of a personal brand, and how best to communicate it online. Continue reading

How do you build a culture-driven office — and why does it matter?

Good recruiters and franchise owners know that recruiting real estate professionals is not a one-size-fits-all game. Agents choose their home offices based on a number of factors that mean the most to them. The trick is figuring out what the combinatio… Continue reading

We asked, they answered. Here are the 5 things top agents want from technology in 2020

As we head into a new decade, it’s important to acknowledge the massive real estate industry shifts that are taking place. Most notably, power is shifting from large brokerages to top producing agents and teams, and this is creating a great divide, wit… Continue reading

Luxury Connect moves to Las Vegas in 2020

After a successful 6 years in Beverly Hills, Inman is moving Luxury Connect to Las Vegas. So what does that mean for attendees and sponsors of the premier real estate conference for luxury agents and brokers? Continue reading

JP & Associates REALTORS® are now of one of America’s top 10 hottest franchises

One of America’s fastest-growing brokerages has risen to become one of the top 10 hottest franchise businesses in the US (according to Inc.). Considering its franchise services launched in fall of 2018, what exactly is this company offering? Continue reading