Boo! What are you afraid of? Agents sound off

From market movements to marketing strategies, everyone’s scared of something. Check out our list of what real estate agents around the country are afraid of this spooky season, and hop in the comments to tell us what strategies you’ve found to counter… Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: Lutron smart dimmers vs. Philips Hue lighting system

In this weekly column, hosts Brandon Doyle and Colton Pratt walk through smart-home products and showcase their capabilities while reviewing pros and cons. This week, they’ll talk about smart dimmers versus lighting systems. Continue reading

WATCH: High-end homeowners want safe rooms, party barns

At Luxury Connect, interior designers Chloe Warner and Timothy Corrigan discussed the new types of rooms wealthy buyers want in their homes. Continue reading

Agents skeptical that taking hourly rates could work

In an effort to figure out if hourly rates would actually work for agents and their clients, Inman reached out to a number of real estate professionals. Most were open to the idea of alternative compensation models. Continue reading

WATCH: How to be hugely successful in luxury real estate

Two legends of luxury — Branden and Rayni Williams, the husband-and-wife co-founders of Williams & Williams Estates Group — shared their story during Luxury Connect, and offered a blueprint for growth. Continue reading

WATCH: How to get sellers to price their home right

During Luxury Connect, top agents shared tips for giving sellers realistic expectations about what kind of experience they’ll have while their home is on the market. Continue reading

WATCH: Why luxury agents need to pay attention to millennials

There are nearly 650,000 millennial millionaires in the United States, and there are many more to come. During Luxury Connect, Coldwell Banker agents discussed what you need to know about this new crop of luxury buyers. Continue reading

Vacasa raises $319M for expansion, tech enhancements

Fast-growing vacation rental startup Vacasa announced this morning that it has raised $319 million in its latest funding round, helping drive its total valuation to more than $1 billion. Continue reading