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The no-budget phone strategy that attracts serious buyers instantly
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 22:01:00
Broker and attorney Greg Hague says agents can tap into motivated buyers already in motion before they spend a dollar on marketing. read more»

The Midwest is best? Why buyers flocked to the Heartland in 2025
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:56:58
The most popular market of 2025, according to Zillow's rankings, is solidly Midwestern, reflecting American homeowners' desire for affordability and a relaxed lifestyle. read more»

Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 16:35:38
In an Inman op-ed, Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer's recent critique of the CPC's report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers. read more»

How this agent’s marathon mindset made him one of luxury real estate’s top earners
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 9:50:32
Santiago Arana realizes that real estate is all about playing the long game. And even if it seems like no clients are transacting, it is important to stay visible and top-of-mind. read more»

Why more brokerages should fight for their buyer agent commissions
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 9:00:36
The Echo Fine Properties arbitration offers proof that real estate pros can turn the tide and ensure that they're compensated for their time, Spencer Krull writes. read more»

Morning meetings show managers are here to help, not hinder
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 4:19:40
"Accountability is love," team leader Mahala Landin says. Find out how Carolina Collective Realty keeps it at the core of every meeting, training and celebration with coach Verl Workman. read more»

70% of digital transformations fail. The other 30% will redefine us
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 2:17:00
Mergers and acquisitions are big business in real estate, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly. read more»

Binsr Inspect proves AI can improve transactions: Tech Review
Tue, 16 Dec 2025 0:15:08
The application uses sharp user interface design and AI to shrink data input and offer inspectors a number of ways to complete reports in less time, tech expert Craig Rowe writes. read more»

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are quietly stockpiling mortgages
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:45:22
Monthly purchases of $13 billion in mortgages and MBS may be taking pressure off mortgage rates — and setting the stage for a more attractive public offering. read more»

Here’s the real secret to increasing your lead conversion rates
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 22:13:51
If you want better lead conversion rates in your real estate business, stop chasing volume, and start delivering real relevance, Josh Ries writes. read more»

Analyst: Portals like Zillow face ‘long-term risk’ from Google real estate experiment
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 20:05:30
Google is displaying real estate listings as search results in some markets — prompting questions about IDX violations and analyst speculation about risks to the portals. read more»

Zillow stalemate with Chicago’s MLS looks like it’s coming to a head
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:08:13
In a weekend email to its members, Chicago’s MRED MLS warned that Zillow had been contacting subscribers to say there may be "disruptions" starting in the new year. read more»

Brian Walshe found guilty of first-degree murder
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:01:34
The Massachusetts art fraudster has been found guilty of killing, dismembering and disposing of his wife, real estate executive Ana Walshe. read more»

From cable repo to nail tech to $50M producer in under 3 years
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:20:56
After several careers, Scott Poe has built a 50-agent brokerage, partnered with Zillow and Realtor.com, launched a mortgage company and architected a system designed to scale. read more»

Opendoor appoints new president and CFO
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 17:07:31
Lucas Matheson of Coinbase Canada has been named president and Christy Schwartz, who had been interim CFO, has officially been given the title on a permanent basis. read more»

Many agents contemplate leaving NAR if their MLS lifts policy: Intel
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 10:00:48
While most would stay, the share of real estate agents who say they would toss their Realtor membership if allowed is not small. Here's how some brokerages are planning to respond, and what arguments agents might find convincing, according to Intel's latest industry survey. read more»

How to get compensated when buyers ghost you: The Download
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 9:00:30
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay. read more»

When seeing is no longer believing, referrals matter more than ever
Mon, 15 Dec 2025 8:26:12
New AI technology is becoming so sophisticated, writes contributor Molly McKinley, that consumers may not recognize what's real or fake. This is a red flag for agents. read more»