The week in real estate industry deals: December 27-30
Mergers, integrations, acquistions, partnerships and more
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The week in real estate industry deals: December 27-30
Mergers, integrations, acquistions, partnerships and more
Real estate market recap, December 27-30, 2016
Here's what happened this week in the real estate market:
Why more MLSs and associations will merge in 2017
Better services, economies of scale and tech advances propel consolidation
Inman announces Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS as the newest Select member
Emeryville, Calif. (Dec. 30, 2016) -- Inman announced that Ventura County Coastal Association of REALTORS® (VCCAR) will launch Inman Select to more than 1,800 members, beginning Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2017.
The $130M Zillow-Move legal bloodbath: A retrospective
Highlights, low points and a resolution
The top 200 Inman posts of 2016
See a comprehensive list of the can't-miss stories you might have missed
27 New Year’s resolutions for homeowners
Getting the house in shape for sale -- or just future enjoyment
3 times serendipity got me the real estate listing
When skill, timing and a dash of luck can work in your favor
Top comments of the week Dec. 26-30
A spotlight on your perspectives
How to start an annual charity drive
The steps you'll need to take to create some community goodwill
Daily market update: December 30, 2016
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Special Report: 2017 real estate industry outlook
2017 will be all about being nimble, responding quickly to market changes and keeping your clients informed
How to keep your New Year’s resolutions and hit your quarterly goals
Byron Van Arsdale gives tips on setting goals and overcoming challenges
How the world’s top real estate portals think about innovation
What Zillow Group, REA Group and Rightmove are doing to drive change
When should you start and grow a real estate team?
Advice from an interview with top-producing Realtor Karen Blevins
Dissecting the deadlock: How can brokers and MLSs work together?
A conversation among leaders
Inman Educational Webinar: Go beyond a blog — Content marketing for real estate
Inman Educational Webinar: How to be a real estate celebrity
Daily market update: December 29, 2016
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A real estate social butterfly shares her social media tips http://www.inman.com/2016/12/28/real-estate-social-butterfly-shares-social-media-tips/
3 real estate lessons from the Princess, Carrie Fisher
Reflecting on an epic loss
How a $40M duo is leading a luxury auction brokerage branch
2 real estate professionals take the high-profile marketing tactic to San Diego
How to get your buyer’s offer (or counter-offer) accepted
Pre-approval and careful reading of any counter-offers are key
The top 9 video marketing trends for Realtors in 2017
You can't ignore this popular storytelling platform
How smart real estate professionals will use social media in 2017
Tips from a powerhouse group of experts (and an invitation to join the club)
Daily market update: December 28, 2016
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Little data could make a big difference in your life — here’s how
Adrienne Meisels has been a software developer, international corporate attorney and a technology deal negotiator. Her passion is digital innovation.
Inman announces Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS as the newest Select member
Emeryville, Calif. (Dec. 27, 2016) — Inman announced that Reno/Sparks Association of REALTORS® (RSAR) will launch Inman Select to more than 2,200 members, beginning Jan. 3, 2017.
What real estate technologists need to know about disobedience on the Internet
The way Molly Sauter sees it, an agent wouldn't sell their client a home without a lock on the front door, but what many agents might not realize is certain technologies that are now being integrated into homes —including smart appliances and security cameras — are an open portal to the web that may leave them vulnerable to danger, harassment and attack. Sauter is a researcher and PhD candidate at McGill University in Montreal and has written a b...
The top 7 real estate industry court battles of 2016
Cases that could have changed everything -- and what happened in each
9 ways to blaze the real estate virtual reality trail in 2017
VR stations, broker open houses and mailers are among the many opportunities to leverage this hot tech
Real estate industry favors Mnuchin’s GSE privatization proposals
Trump's Treasury Secretary nominee wants to end the government’s conservatorship over Frannie and Freddie -- here's why
Podcast: How networking cupid Juliana Cox is taking Nashville by storm
An LA transplant finds a flourishing lead source in a new city
10 last-minute 2016 tax tips to save you money in 2017
When to deduct what to get the maximum return
2 tech-savvy brokers: Moments that changed my real estate career
These industry pros share their turning points when the stakes were high and the future unclear
Look out above! Where mortgage rates could go in 2017
Assuming rates can't go much higher might be as big a mistake as assuming they wouldn't stay low
How a DBA experiment became a real estate test kitchen
A well-defined sales area with solid communication platforms laid groundwork for experimentation
Daily market update: December 27, 2016
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Top 10 posts from last week
Here were the most popular stories on Inman this past week:
8 heartwarming holiday moments, brought to you by real estate
From rescued pets to buyers and sellers working together to make Christmas special
The week in real estate industry deals: December 19-23
Mergers, integrations, acquistions, partnerships and more
The week in industry hires and promotions: December 19-23, 2016
Who got hired or promoted this week? Here's our weekly rundown, in chronological order.
Real estate market recap, December 19-23, 2016
Here's what happened this week in the real estate market:
How to build a respectable brand from scratch
A luxury lifestyle extends far beyond real estate, and few know how to cater to it as well Mayur Bhatnagar. As CEO and co-founder of New York-based Arlo Skye, a high-end travel brand known for its quality luggage, his customers are almost exclusively high earners.
How an underdog brokerage rose to $1B in a market of Goliaths
Realogics Sotheby's International Realty emphasizes creative microbranding for its agents
The best closing gift I’ve ever given to a real estate client
Plus: How buyers can stand out in a competitive offer situation without the highest bid
Top comments of the week Dec. 19-23
Feedback we received from across the site
The not-so-hidden dangers of home inspections — duck and cover!
If our homes are this unsafe, how are any humans surviving?
How much house can a buyer build on a lot?
Peter Lorimer offers some tips on how to answer this question
Daily market update: December 23, 2016
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Up for auction: Off-the-grid cliff house carved into a Utah canyon
The property features a rich history, modern conveniences and 52 acres
Here’s how you can find time to do it all — without starting a team
A top producer and Realtor of the Year shares his scheduling secrets