The Real Word is about to hit its 200th episode (next week!), and Inman has been there for all of it! Here Byron Lazine and Nicole White revisit their fave highlights from 199 episodes full of commentary on real estate’s major news — plus all the fun in between. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/03/the-real-words-top-199-moments/
Real estate giant also announces $750 million stock buyback following the company’s stock price tumble after Zillow Offers shutdown. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/03/zillow-close-to-unloading-more-than-half-of-its-ibuyer-homes/
Marketing has become an essential element of the real estate business. However, there are many myths and misconceptions about how to effectively market yourself and your listings. Here’s the truth agents need to know. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/03/online-reviews-dont-matter-5-marketing-myths-debunked/
Oren and Tal Alexander, two of Douglas Elliman’s top luxury agents, are extending their reach into the metaverse of virtual real estate. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/02/digital-yachts-and-2-4m-virtual-plots-power-brokers-to-sell-the-metaverse/
The agency, which is currently investigating the trade association’s Clear Cooperation Policy, says it’s defending its interest in the application of antitrust laws to the real estate industry. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/02/doj-to-appear-in-court-in-appeal-of-pocket-listing-lawsuit-against-nar/
Company says it will be better positioned for growth as lenders shift their focus from refinancing mortgages to providing purchase loans. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/02/better-lays-off-900-employees-revamps-terms-of-spac-merger/
Inman Connect New York is coming up soon and sponsorship opportunities are selling out fast. Already, dozens of sponsors are lined up to be part of this exciting, new year’s kickoff event! Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/02/inman-connect-sponsors-look-forward-to-a-new-year-in-a-new-venue-in-new-york/
VHT and TourFactory both provide photography services geared to the real estate industry. They believe the new deal will create the largest network of its kind in the U.S. Read more here:: https://www.inman.com/2021/12/02/vht-acquires-tourfactory-partners-with-parent-collabra/
Aiva is a web and mobile app that works alongside real estate CRMs to better qualify and automate lead response. We all know way too much time is spent trying to qualify ghosts. Thankfully, that is why this category of software exists, and more agents should find a way to leverage technology to win online […]
At the heart of the ongoing DOJ-NAR saga is who gets paid and how in a transaction — and how the consumer is educated about it. Broker-owner Gavin Payne says agents should “attack the gorilla in the room on every appointment.” Here are some key talking points to help articulate your value and provide proof […]
