Space tourism means closing gifts could soon be out of this world

Richard Branson’s successful trip to outer space means that space tourism is becoming a reality for the public. How long before it becomes a common perk offered to luxury buyers? Continue reading

What’s happening in today’s luxury real estate market?

A luxury real estate broker shares his take on the market, what he’s seeing in his neck of the woods, plus how he’s pivoting his focus to get more sellers. Continue reading

The handwritten note how-to every real estate agent needs

Here, you’ll find the elements of a quality handwritten note and how to easily format them using examples — plus five common real estate scenarios and the templates you’ll want to steal over and over again to show your gratitude. Continue reading

Inman Review: Produce local videos with Explore My Town

Opening an account with Explore My Town means gaining access to a wide array of tools and resources, including a very sleek, simple script-creation tool; shot list; and high-end editing and marketing services.
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The Real Word: What the DOJ-NAR battle means for agents

In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the DOJ withdrawing its settlement offer to NAR, the first state in the U.S. to ban homebuyer love letters, and a study that shows what the majority of real estate listings are lac… Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: 7 essential steps in the anti-racist pro’s journey

Acknowledgment is a much-needed first step — but it’s only the beginning. For people of color to experience a greater sense of equity, inclusion and justice in diversity work, these steps are vital to a sense of community wholeness. Continue reading

Staying connected yields results

Staying connected to a supportive professional community is crucial for real estate professionals everywhere. It’s essential to creative problem-solving, finding inspiration, and continuing to grow. How do you plan to do that going forward? Continue reading

Digital closing firm Doma sees agents as key area for growth

Doma, which plans to go public this month on the strength of its digital title insurance, escrow and closing platform, is intent on growing its business with real estate agents. Continue reading

June home sales see largest decline since 2012: Redfin

Homes also sold at their priciest and quickest pace on record during June, but Redfin said that sales pace and market competition have now likely peaked for 2021. Continue reading