Daily market update: March 31, 2017
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Daily market update: March 31, 2017
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Here’s the man behind the National Association of Realtors’ CEO hunt
Job description and search firm choice indicate that the association seeks an experienced, collaboration-friendly exec
Realtor.com stitches Matterport 3-D home tours into iOS app
Matterport integration coming to listing portal's desktop website and Android app later this spring
Zillow Group teases latest venture: RealEstate.com for millennials
New consumer search portal will target millennial homebuyers
3 last minute real estate tax tips from top agents
Top real estate agents provide their last-minute tax tips that will help both newbies and financial-savvy agents save thousands.
If real estate video marketing works, why do you resist it?
In this video, Matt Bonelli explains the value of getting into video and all of its useful applications for a real estate agents.
3 behaviors of the committed (and noncommittal) homebuyer
These red flags or signs of preparedness can help agents determine whether a lead is ready for the green light
Why it’s OK to be the boss of your real estate business
Marguerite Crespillo sits down with Jeff Lobb in this video to discuss what real estate agents should be doing to have successful businesses.
Daily market update: March 30, 2017
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Real estate agents would be well advised to learn Spanish
Half of first-time homebuyers are Hispanic, report says
Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate Episode 18: Ghostbusters
The client's email address moniker was 'rikihealer' -- and the rest is history
NAR February pending home sales rebound 5.5% over January
The dawn of spring is propelling an increase in buyer demand, according to NAR's chief economist
Time is money — why not own yours?
If time is money, it's a wonder how real estate agents can come up with so many busy excuses. This post will help you take back your time and money.
Why explaining the appraisal process to clients early is crucial
Buying a home is like a dance between the buyer and seller, but the appraiser is the music and clients should learn that early in the process.
How to move your entire real estate business into the cloud
Brian Walker explains the final step in creating a paperless real estate business by moving the rest of the paper to the cloud permanently.
5 family-friendly client events perfect for summer
Summer is a great time for families to sell a home, so here's how you stay on the radar
Daily market update: March 29, 2017
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Top Alaska indie brokerage merges with Keller Williams mega team
Wes Madden has put a value on his Fairbanks, Alaska, business and is moving on to Scenic Sotheby's International Realty in Florida
Mortgage Preflight to dish legitimate buyer lead credit scores in minutes
The program, which also verifies a consumer's identity, will be rolled out at NAR's annual convention in November
A young agent’s take on how to succeed in the real estate business
Jay Luebke didn't waste any time getting his real estate license at the age of 18
Attom rolls out lead service for companies targeting new homeowners or moving sellers
Attom's "two-for-one" solution finds brand-new homeowners and sellers who are moving
Neither luxury nor total gut job: 4 ways to honor the in-between home
The industry leans toward hyperbole in listing descriptions, presentations and attitudes
5 qualities of the most-referred real estate agents
What are these people doing that you aren't?
Off the sidelines and into a home: How to help underserved buyers
Agents are challenged with helping clients find affordable homes, and it all starts with financing
Daily market update: March 28, 2017
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Home equity continues to strengthen, but at a slower pace
A fall in negative equity benefits the entire housing market
Looking for ‘My Lighthouse’? Historic property for sale in Virginia
The Wolf Trap Lighthouse can be yours for just shy of $250K
Lead management success: From cold prospects to closed deals
Many agents consider online lead generation a challenge. When managed effectively, however, online lead gen can be a lucrative supplement to your current business.
Will political paralysis in the U.S. eventually affect markets?
Politics may have some effect on economic prospects and long-term rates, but that will be weeks to months ahead
Are expansion teams the emerging superpowers of real estate?
ETs are Uber-like platforms that scale while flying under the legal radar
4 easy ways for Realtors to boost their business with Google AdWords
Capturing leads online takes practice. Here are tips to bolster your online presence with a well-thought-out campaign
Crazy Sh*t In Real Estate podcast Episode 17: Naked guy not included
Paula Clark shares her experience of selling a home post-Halloween party home complete with empty beer bottles and naked people.
Why smart home technology can help you sell your listing
Keeping up on the trends and understanding the smart features in your listings can only help you sell them faster. Find out what consumers want here.
Agent/broker perspective: When is the right time to move up?
A successful agent has a solid track record selling mid-market homes but feels ready to tackle luxury-level properties -- broker and agent weigh in.
Daily market update: March 27, 2017
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Revamped Reloladex to debut at NAR Midyear conference
Relola will launch an enhanced Reloladex for agents to share and recommend validated home service professionals.
Will low inventory throttle buying season?
The latest report from Trulia shows that buyers are facing a particularly tight market and that starter-homebuyers are particularly affected.
8 steps to separating ideal real estate clients from your worst nightmare
How to create a targeted consumer profile for improved lead generation
The week in industry hires and promotions: March 20-24, 2017
Who got hired or promoted this week? Here's our weekly rundown, in chronological order.
Real estate market recap, March 20-24, 2017
Here's what happened this week in the real estate market:
Top 10 posts from March 20-24, 2017
Here were the most popular stories on Inman this past week:
The week in real estate industry deals: March 20-24
Mergers, integrations, acquistions, partnerships and more
How to plan a business event around your personal passion
Seattle's Team Diva Real Estate duo is a case study for turning something you care about into a business opportunity
Top comments of the week March 20-24, 2017
Voices from across the site
Placester, a real estate tech provider, raises another $50 million
Software provider is building 'unified operating system' for real estate
How Dan the estate agent (and his client’s kids) became an Instalegend
Blogger Lorna Hayward shared a post of her agent with her kids that went viral
Will trended credit data result in more mortgage approvals?
Proponents believe new techniques to analyze creditworthiness will also help some marginal borrowers qualify for loans; here's the truth about trended data.
What kind of financing is available for flippers?
In this video, Peter Lorimer of PLG Estates discusses the various options of real estate financing for flippers and how they work.
How to rethink the lead lifecycle
Learn to value your clients not just as leads but as people, and discover how this could lead to a tenfold increase in the value of each one.
What venture capital looks for in real estate entrepreneur hopefuls
Are you prepared to answer Constance Freedman's questions?