Keeping It Real: 4 tips for getting a steady diet of mentorship

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer gives his top tips for finding an exceptional mentor and surrounding yourself with knowledge.  Continue reading

Going on vacation? Here are the do’s and don’ts of social media

Don’t throw decorum and etiquette out the window online when you go on vacation. Stay classy and focused — and better yet, stay offline. Here are some tips on how to stay visible while taking time off. Continue reading

How women brokers are finding their voice in the industry

Early findings from C.A.R.’s 2020 membership survey include a continued decline in the number of broker licensees in California, the pros and cons of the indie and franchise models, and a look at how women are finding their voice in the industry. Continue reading

5 newbie marketing tactics that make you seem experienced

Almost everyone starts out their real estate career by reaching out to their sphere of influence, sending a business card and a handwritten note. Here are five strategies that will allow you to make those same contacts while emphasizing what you have d… Continue reading

HouseCanary revives ComeHome as product for mortgage lenders

About nine months after real estate tech firm HouseCanary turned off its public-facing real estate portal, the company is back with a new search product meant to help banks capture more lending business. Continue reading

@properties founders launch agent-oriented podcast

Major Chicago-based brokerage @properties announced this week that it has launched a new podcast in which the firm’s founders discuss various industry issues that matter to their agents. Continue reading

Growing number of homeowners feel ‘house rich and cash poor’

Stagnant wage growth and booming costs of living are stressing homeowners, according to a new HomeTap study released Tuesday. Continue reading

Invasion of the iSquatters: What happens when iBuyer self-tours go wrong?

iBuyers including Opendoor and Offerpad have drawn tech-savvy squatters who gain access to homes through company apps in a bid to find shelter or abuse drugs. Continue reading