Resources

Make a game plan now for ICNY, says Corcoran’s Pamela Liebman

Jan 16, 2025

In advance of her appearance at ICNY next week, Inman caught up with the chief executive to hear what's next for the brokerage in 2025 and solicit her advice for first-time Connect attendees.

Broker Spotlight: Sarah Leonard, Legacy Properties

Jan 16, 2025

Find out how Leonard and her team are setting the standard for excellence in their Chicagoland market with cutting-edge methods, unparalleled client service and community advocacy.

7 powerful ChatGPT prompts that make doing business a no-brainer

Jan 16, 2025

Agents who lean into using AI to serve their clients at a higher level, Jimmy Burgess writes, will absolutely outperform the agents who don’t embrace this technology.

How to be more intentional, aligned in your relationship-building

Jan 16, 2025

In the fast-paced, competitive world of real estate entrepreneurship, coach Melanie Klein writes, the relationships you nurture are just as critical as the systems you implement.

5 cringey social media turnoffs to avoid in real estate

Jan 16, 2025

Want to add value and connect with potential clients through your social media platforms? Rachael Hite offers must-dos and never-dos to help you build know, like and trust authority.

Anticipate the preferences of high-end buyers (and win them over)

Jan 16, 2025

When you focus on the lifestyle, stay ahead of trends and create emotional connections, you’re not just selling homes, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes. You’re selling the dream.

Freddie Mac deepens integrations with ICE’s Encompass platform

Jan 15, 2025

Mortgage giant claims lenders who embrace automation enjoy fewer loan defects and cut loan production time and cost compared to lenders with lower technology utilization.

Mortgage rates ease on benign December inflation report

Jan 15, 2025

Investors bid up shares of mortgage lenders and real estate companies after "relatively benign" CPI report ends speculation that inflation worries might force the Fed to raise rates this year.

NAR hires insider as ‘first-ever’ senior VP of industry relations

Jan 15, 2025

Jarrod Grasso will lead the trade group's efforts to "deepen engagement with state and local associations, MLS executives and other critical industry partners."

RE/MAX taps Christie’s Real Estate vet Chris Lim as chief growth officer

Jan 15, 2025

Lim, who vacated the presidency of Christie's International Real Estate in 2023, will be tasked with growing RE/MAX at a time when the brokerage has struggled with falling revenue and U.S. agent count.

California governor warns off ‘predatory’ investors amid wildfires

Jan 15, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom is stepping in to protect homeowners affected by the Palisades, Eaton, Hurst, Lidia, Sunset, and Woodley wildfires from unsolicited land offers. Newsom issued Executive Order N-7-25, which prohibits speculators from making "aggressive, unsolicited and undervalued" cash offers to homeowners across 15 Los Angeles ZIP codes for 90 days from Jan. 6.

What’s the biggest challenge your business faces in 2025? Pulse

Jan 15, 2025

Are you anticipating some struggles this year from market forces, competition or other factors? What do you plan to do about it?