Christie’s Real Estate expands into Traverse City, Michigan

The firm’s new office, overseen by broker Ken Kleinrichert, will open in July on South Union Street. Top producers Molly Buttleman and Lydia Wiley will serve as key agents leading sales for the new office. Continue reading

Pulte wages war on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, blaming him for high home prices

The chair of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie and Freddie has spent the past day calling on Powell to step down, saying he’s responsible for high home prices. Continue reading

Fire-scarred CA neighborhoods ‘not even close’ to bottoming out

The Amalfi Estates owner said listings are slowing down and prices have been dropping, but there’s plenty of room to fall, which is extending the buyer’s market. Continue reading

Struggling agents, 3 mins with Trump, ChatGPT revolution: 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

How changing demographics are reshaping the luxury market

As millennials and Gen Z take center stage in luxury homeownership, the industry will have to adapt to meet the needs of these buyers, Lindsey Harn writes. They want spaces that align with their values, needs and ambitions. Continue reading

From random to reliable: How to build a referral machine

The best agents’ businesses are powered by referrals, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here are seven timeless, proven strategies that agents are using in today’s market to build their own referral networks. Continue reading

The price isn’t right? How to talk sellers through their concerns

Sellers don’t want the slickest pitch or biggest promise, coach Darryl Davis writes. They want guidance without pressure. Here’s how to talk them through pricing objections and win the listing. Continue reading

Sellers don’t care about your fancy CRM. They care how you use it

Broker and lead gen consultant Josh Ries shares strategies for demonstrating to sellers how your tech tools will get the results they’re looking for. Continue reading

HomeServices selects Jimmy Burgess as new coaching exec

Jimmy Burgess, who has decades of experience in real estate and leadership, will serve as the chief coaching officer at HomeServices of America. Continue reading

Despite weak demand, brokerages logged revenue growth this spring

The progress came even as competition for listings cooled across the country. Inman breaks down how the industry navigated the spring homebuyer season using insights powered by Market View. Continue reading