Category Archives: Real Estate

Tech giants poured money into technology aiming to remove the agent. But one company is on a mission to build solutions to empower real estate professionals. Get a behind the scene look at the self-driving technology being developed to help automate the transaction and give agents their time back. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/04/the-tesla-of-transactions-what-does-self-driving-tech-look-like-for-real-estate/       

The deal and funding come amid rapid expansion for Los Angeles-based The Agency. And the firm plans to use the new money to grow even more. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/03/the-agency-acquires-triplemint-raises-35m/       

Citing impact of rising rates on mortgage originations, Mr. Cooper laid off 250 workers during the first quarter, with more reductions in store. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/03/mr-cooper-lays-off-originators-while-mortgage-servicing-business-booms/       

Unlike two federal cases that claim seller costs are inflated by commission sharing, New Jersey homebuyer’s lawsuit argued that buyers are the ones unfairly impacted. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/03/judge-halts-commission-sharing-case-alleging-inflated-buyer-costs/       

The midcentury modern house garnered over 24,000 likes on Facebook and more than 122,000 likes on Twitter following a post by Zillow Gone Wild on Monday. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/03/well-this-might-be-the-most-popular-home-on-twitter/       

Why are so many real estate professionals obsessed with messaging that pretends great real estate service is “quick and easy”? According to Compass’s Leonard Steinberg, it’s time to change the narrative. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/03/real-estate-isnt-a-piece-of-cake-so-why-are-we-selling-that-lie/       

Instead of burying our heads in the sand, now is time to examine what works and what doesn’t. Get a checklist of the four core operational functions in your business from Fathom Realty. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/02/tough-times-dont-lasttough-agents-do/       

So how do you incorporate technology into your business in the most impactful way? The key is to find ways to automate, consolidate and streamline. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/02/free-checklist-how-to-make-sure-your-technology-saves-you-time-and-money/       

As an agent, you should still recommend simple updates that pack a punch, so that you can help your sellers sell faster and for more. We’re excited to share our low-effort, high-impact pre-listing updates that will help you achieve top dollar. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/02/small-listing-updates-that-deliver-higher-roi/       

When you’re armed with the right solutions, you can maximize your leadership skills and elevate your team’s productivity. Here are three surefire ways you can lead a team to operate at peak efficiency and, ultimately, close more deals. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2022/05/02/help-your-real-estate-team-close-more-deals/