Suburban New York team joins forces with Howard Hanna

The Mark Seiden Real Estate Team is partnering with Howard Hanna Rand Realty, increasing the latter’s influence north of New York City, according to an announcement. Continue reading

5 AI tools agents swear by in today’s market

The future is here, writes Jimmy Burgess, and AI is the vehicle. Take advantage of the opportunities it provides for smart growth in every area of your real estate business. Continue reading

‘You’re so vain’: The illusion created by vanity metrics

Strategically positioning yourself and evaluating your performance with the metrics that matter will put you ahead of the competition, according to consultant Diana Zaya. Continue reading

As NAR scandal unfolds, keep up with Inman’s latest coverage here

From Janelle Brevard’s harassment suit to the fallout that ensued following the resignation of National Association of Realtors president Kenny Parcell, stay up to date with NAR coverage here. Continue reading

Cover up, circle the wagons, pounce on critics: NAR’s MO

The arcane volunteer structure at the National Association of Realtors prevents proactive decision-making and erodes individual accountability, Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

NAR’s muddled messaging still can’t keep up with the facts

As the industry reels from The New York Times investigation into sexual harassment at the National Association of Realtors, Bernice Ross pored over the ever-changing response to the scandal. Continue reading

How to leap forward after a stumble

Your next error could be the launchpad for building a new level of trust with your colleagues and clients, writes bestselling author Jay Papasan. The secret lies in your response. Continue reading

Redlining, steering, misogyny and fear: How the industry lost its way

“Our original mission was to provide shelter and security to our communities,” writes Teri Conrad, a 16-year industry vet. “But somewhere along the way, we got lost in pursuing wealth and power.” Continue reading

5 massive NYT takeaways NAR can’t escape

Debra Kamin’s New York Times exposé details a culture of harassment, intimidation and denial at the National Association of Realtors. Christy Murdock digs into five key takeaways. Continue reading

NAR’s sexual harassment spin isn’t fooling anyone. Here’s why

In the days leading up to The New York Times exposé, NAR left a virtual bread-crumb trail for digital damage control around the topic of sexual harassment. Christy Murdock shares the messaging and how to avoid a PR nightmare. Continue reading