Resources

Thinking bigger: How to expand your reach into new markets

Jun 24, 2024

Agents are seeking new strategies to grow their businesses and provide enhanced value to their clients. One such approach is exploring different business models, including the co-ownership of vacation homes. Marnie Blanco, Pacaso, and Josh Dotoli, Compass, sit down to share insights on how agents can effectively expand their reach in this week's new Inman Access class.

How a top agent knew it was time to build a team

Jun 24, 2024

Every productive real estate professional follows a unique path to success. For some, it’s in the company of like-minded go-getters who share the same passion for achieving goals. That’s where real estate teams come into play.

Realtor.com backs buyers’ agents for underrepresented groups

Jun 24, 2024

Recent legal changes have shaken up consumers’ perception of the crucial role buyers agency plays. Without a buyer's agent, consumers, especially those in underrepresented groups are at a very real risk of not achieving their homebuying goals. 

My neighbor’s house won’t sell. Virtual staging would help

Jun 22, 2024

Virtual staging is becoming an increasingly easy and affordable way to market a stale listing. Here are a number of software companies that excel in making empty homes meet market expectations.

Fathom’s Verus Title subsidiary acquires LW Traveling Title

Jun 21, 2024

Fathom Holdings beefs up title coverage in three states with "strategic addition" to geographic footprint, acquiring nine-person title agency with offices in Utah, Colorado and Virginia.

Entrata buys Colleen AI in bid for property management autonomy

Jun 21, 2024

Software company Entrata acquired its second company in a year with the acquisition of the rental industry’s Colleen, which provides artificial intelligence-based tenant communications and leasing operation support.

DOJ inquiry delays settlement-related document rollout at CAR

Jun 21, 2024

The California Association of Realtors postponed the release of 21 forms this week after receiving feedback from members — and an inquiry from the U.S. Department of Justice.

$25M real estate team RR Galaxy joins Keller Williams in Naperville

Jun 21, 2024

Naperville, Illinois-based team RR Galaxy has joined Keller Williams, it was announced Friday. The 4-person team has closed more than $74 million in sales over the past 2 years, executives said.

SentriLock partners with Direct Offer to provide DO AudioTour tools

Jun 21, 2024

The deal will put DO AudioTour tools into the hands of more than 500,000 subscribers, allowing agents to deliver market insights and listings to consumers, executives announced Thursday.

DOJ, NAR, counting down: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Jun 21, 2024

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.

Anxiety over commission lawsuits looms over agent recruitment fight

Jun 21, 2024

Industry leaders see the lawsuits as one of the top recruiting challenges of 2024, according to Intel survey results. But the brokers who target and elevate middle-tier agents have an opportunity.

Oakley founder smashes California record with $210M home sale

Jun 21, 2024

The 15,000-square-foot home, which sits on 9.5 acres, was not publicly listed for sale. The deal surpasses a nearly $200 million purchase in Malibu by Beyoncé and Jay-Z last year.