The secret to making your clients love you: Save them money

Saving clients and prospects money is the best marketing you’ll ever do, trainer Bernice Ross writes. You’re building trust and creating an unbeatable personal connection. Here’s how to do it. Continue reading

Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations

Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are six steps to book the appointment. Continue reading

Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings

The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes. Continue reading

2 Americas: Housing markets the Great Rebalancing has left behind

The market has undeniably shifted from the extreme seller’s environment of the early pandemic. But in much of the U.S., buyers still face substantial inventory constraints, an Intel analysis shows. Continue reading

The super dads of real estate: A Father’s Day tribute

As we celebrate Father’s Day, Ashley Harris recognizes her father, her husband and the dads who lead with presence — in every form that takes. Continue reading

Compass scoops up Seattle luxury agent Brian D. Hopper

Hopper previously worked at Sotheby’s, and also spent many years working professionally as a firefighter. He joins Compass at a time of growth for the brokerage. Continue reading

Zillow isn’t backing down on remote work

At Fortune’s Workplace Innovation Summit, Zillow Chief People Officer Dan Spaulding praised the portal’s Cloud HQ and how it’s boosted employee productivity and morale. Continue reading

US inventory exceeds 1M homes for first time in 6 years

Metro areas with the greatest gains in inventory are those that continued to build during and shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, while those that did not still lag behind pre-pandemic levels. Continue reading

Zillow begins sending warnings to brokers ahead of private listing ban

Zillow Group started notifying brokers on May 28 about listings that weren’t aded to the MLS within 24 hours of being publicly marketed. The portal declined to share how many notices have been sent. Continue reading

Rethinking NAR’s speech policy, CCP, settlement: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading