Christie’s Real Estate names Gavin Swartzman as next president

Swartzman previously served for 11 years as CEO of Toronto-based Peerage Realty Partners. He is replacing former co-presidents Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

5 costly mistakes agents make with ChatGPT (and how to fix them)

Who better to help you improve your AI output than an AI? Bernice Ross talks with ChatGPT to find out what works best for optimal performance. Continue reading

How NAR, MLSs and Zillow use market power to serve themselves

Think these real estate industry mainstays are doing what’s best for members and real estate pros? Think again, authors and agents Hans and Steve Wydler write. Continue reading

The scroll-to-sold TikTok strategy to yield 10 closings in 120 days

Want more engagement on your next social media post? TikToker Courtney Benson and Jimmy Burgess tell you how to show up with authenticity and share the good, the bad and the ugly. Continue reading

Trending: National parks get spicy, TikTok gets inclusive

From thirst-trap conservation to alt text updates, the latest platform shifts prove that tone, clarity and inclusion matter more than ever. Jessi Healey breaks it down. Continue reading

5 ways to reduce stress this spring: Mindset matters 

Let springtime be your reminder: You don’t have to do more — you just have to do what matters, more mindfully, Nikki Beauchamp writes. Continue reading

What does it take to sell a home every 75 minutes? The Download

Legendary Texas world-record holder Ben Caballero shares the secrets that allowed him to sell 7,000 homes last year. Continue reading

The spring sizzle fizzles: Economic jitters chill buyer demand

Despite a flood of new listings, buyers are cooling off from high prices, rising mortgage rates and economic uncertainty, according to new reports from Zillow and Redfin. Pending homes sales declined 3.4 percent year over year during the four weeks end… Continue reading

Compass adds Unlock Upstate Team to expand in Hudson Valley

The 14-agent team, which was previously affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices under a different team name, closed over $100 million in sales last year, and has closed more than $410 million since 2020. Continue reading

RentSpree, TransUnion partner in tenant screening

RentSpree is working with TransUnion to improve how leasing agents and property managers determine a lease applicant’s background. Continue reading