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Christie’s Real Estate expands into Traverse City, Michigan

Jun 20, 2025

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.

Struggling agents, 3 mins with Trump, ChatGPT revolution: Top 5

Jun 20, 2025

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.

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

Jun 20, 2025

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.

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

Jun 20, 2025

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.

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

Jun 20, 2025

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.

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

Jun 20, 2025

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.

From random to reliable: How to build a referral machine

Jun 20, 2025

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.

How changing demographics are reshaping the luxury market

Jun 20, 2025

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.

HomeServices selects Jimmy Burgess as new coaching exec

Jun 19, 2025

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

Hiring a home staging company? Ask these essential questions first

Jun 19, 2025

After owing a staging company for 20 years, team leader Carl Medford lists seven categories of critical questions to ask before selecting a stager for you and your listings.

Stop undervaluing your work: Say no with confidence, own your worth

Jun 19, 2025

When you say yes to something misaligned, you’re saying no to your deeper purpose, Debra Trappen writes. Discover the power of saying no and claiming your value.

How to use strategy, tech and real talk to keep deals moving

Jun 19, 2025

Transaction hesitation is real, but deals are getting done. Here’s how broker-owner Jaclyn Kelley and her agents have been keeping business steady in a tough market.