Beau Blankenship, Jacob Watkins sign onto Christie’s Real Estate

The two top producers formerly of Engel & Völkers 30A Beaches and Corcoran Reverie have launched a new flagship location in northwest Florida called Christie’s International Real Estate Emerald Coast. Continue reading

Conflict can be a good thing. Here’s how to keep it from becoming toxic

Disagreements are inevitable in business. Team leader Carl Medford has sussed through much research to bring you seven ways conflict can be a good thing and nine tips for keeping it healthy. Continue reading

How former lawyer Sara Rodriguez built her own multistate empire

This former attorney ditched her corporate job to start her own company, Titan Title, which has grown to five states in six years. Rick Guerrero sits down with Rodriguez to learn her success formula. Continue reading

What marketing tools are must-have in 2025? Pulse

Are there marketing tools you can’t live without? Let us know which platforms, software or strategies are making the biggest impact on your business this year. Continue reading

Eternal confusion: Mixed messages on amending buyer agreements

Six months after commission lawsuit changes took effect, compliance expert Summer Goralik writes, uniformity in implementation and guidance remains elusive, making industry confusion the norm and compliance an ever-moving target. Continue reading

Rethinking ‘Coming Soon’: A Clear Cooperation compromise

Reasonable adjustments to current policies can satisfy both sides of the Clear Cooperation Policy debate, consultant Chris Marzke writes, benefitting clients, developers and real estate professionals. Continue reading

Want to snag more listings? A 16-point premium marketing plan

Maximum exposure equals maximum price, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Adopt this list of premium services to differentiate yourself from the competition and defend your commission. Continue reading

How 1 luxury agent built a dream-come-true, referral-based business

Jimmy Burgess shares real-life social media and referral-based business lessons from Houston, Texas, luxury agent Jana Bruce. Continue reading

NAR wrote a big fat check to the settlement fund: The Download

The National Association of Realtors made the first big payment toward its $418 million settlement. Where exactly are the funds coming from? Continue reading

Bad habits, bleak forecasts, no crashes: Inman 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