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How to win the listing in today’s highly competitive market

Oct 18, 2024

When potential listing clients are talking to you and your competitors, this closing strategy from trainer Bernice Ross can help you win the day.

9 ways to protect yourself and your home when storms come

Oct 18, 2024

While we cannot control a storm’s trajectory or outcome, writes broker Cara Ameer, there are some things we can do to lessen the stress.

With $184M, Backflip to offer residential transition loans

Oct 17, 2024

The mobile-forward fintech company that marries real estate investment search and analysis with streamlined financing has raised a $184 million through two private credit funds, one a $30M of equity, the other is asset-backed financing of $154 million.

Zillow CEO: It’s ‘obvious’ private listing networks harm consumers

Oct 17, 2024

Have no doubt — Zillow is on the side of Clear Cooperation. That's the message Zillow CEO Jeremy Wacksman delivered on the latest episode of real estate strategist Mike DelPrete's Context podcast, where the two thought leaders talked about Zillow's evolving Housing Super App and raising consumer awareness about Zillow's mortgage and rental businesses alongside the industry's latest hot-button topic.

Floyd Mayweather Jr. to acquire $402M Black Spruce portfolio

Oct 17, 2024

The deal, one of the city’s largest this year, involves 1,000 units and more than 60 buildings across Upper Manhattan in New York City. Part of the portfolio closed Wednesday, according to reports.

Builders shift to townhomes and condos to tackle housing shortage

Oct 17, 2024

This shift in strategy reflects a growing need for more affordable and space-efficient housing options amid rising costs and limited land availability, according to a new analysis from Zillow released Thursday.

‘Maniacal focus:’ How Christie’s Real Estate thrives amid change

Oct 17, 2024

CEO Thad Wong, Natalie Hamrick and Kevin Van Eck spoke to Inman about Christie's strategy in 2025, as well as their take on industry practice changes and the future of Clear Cooperation.

Broker Spotlight: Gretchen Coley, Compass North Carolina

Oct 17, 2024

Find out how this Raleigh, North Carolina, broker leans on relationships and mentoring to differentiate her service and create genuine connections.

Secret Service agent sold homes to subordinates — they got promoted

Oct 17, 2024

Alfonso M. Dyson moonlighted as a real estate agent in Annapolis, Maryland, while he was second-in-command of the Secret Service's uniformed division. After he was promoted to chief, his subordinates who had done real estate business with him were also promoted.

What’s the buzz? North Carolina Regional MLS rebrands as Hive MLS

Oct 17, 2024

Along with a new name and logo, Hive MLS has set its sights on releasing new tools available to 18 MLS and Realtor Association members across North Carolina and Georgia, executives told Inman.

Lesson Learned: Transparency is essential for long-term success

Oct 17, 2024

Find out how Miami agent Karine Carvalho brings a global perspective to her work with Miami-Dade County's luxury clients and investors.

Top 10 reasons agents will leave you in the next few months

Oct 17, 2024

Rather than non-stop recruiting, put more time into retaining the agents you already have, broker Joseph Santini writes. Here's how to hold onto them.