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In home search, Flika puts buyers first: Tech Review

Sep 27, 2024

Flika users swipe right on homes they like, and left on those they don’t. The app stands out for its consumer-heavy feel and experience, like it could be as easily helping a person find a new pair of sneakers.

Kofi Nartey on the power of exclusivity and a luxury experience

Sep 27, 2024

Powerhouse luxury and celebrity real estate authority Kofi Nartey offers tips from upscale brands like Louis Vuitton and the Ritz-Carlton on how luxury real estate agents can deliver exceptional client experiences.

More than 1 in 6 houses sold in August were newly built: Economist

Sep 27, 2024

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: Newly built single-family homes.

10 must-read real estate business books perfect for 2024

Sep 27, 2024

Ready to improve your knowledge and take on some new ideas? Marketing tech expert Stacie Kimberlain offers a list of essential books just right for the current market.

Buyer-broker commissions remain mostly steady since Aug. 17: Survey

Sep 26, 2024

Business has largely continued as usual with 63 percent of agents reporting that sellers are "frequently" covering buyer-broker commissions, according to a new Real Brokerage survey of 300 agents.

Pending home sales rise modestly in August as mortgage rates dip

Sep 26, 2024

Pending home sales edged up 0.6 percent in August, as declining mortgage rates made home purchases more affordable, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors.

Consumer goods mogul buys Miami parcels for $100M

Sep 26, 2024

Consumer goods magnate Anand Khubani has bought three parcels on La Gorce Island from the trust of the late Dr. M. Lee Pearce, marking the priciest deal in Miami-Dade County so far this year.

BOSSCAT, HouseAmp link could ease pre-sale renovations

Sep 26, 2024

Two companies in the pre-sale home renovation business, BOSSCAT and HouseAmp, agree to work together to streamline services.

Why Cord Shiflet avoids calling himself a Realtor ‘like the plague’

Sep 26, 2024

'NAR is about to get a wake up call,' the Moreland Properties agent told Inman in an interview that touched on Austin's growing pains and NAR's future ahead of his talk at Connect Austin in October.

Own your success in real estate’s next chapter

Sep 26, 2024

Inman Connect New York is renowned for gathering the brightest minds in real estate, offering unparalleled access to expert insights and networking opportunities. This January, join industry leaders at the Hilton Midtown for transformative discussions on technology, branding and marketing strategies to propel your business into 2025. Discover how to leverage this premier event to enhance your professional growth and adapt to the ever-changing real estate landscape.

Industry heavy-hitters launch app that documents agents’ workflow

Sep 26, 2024

Rayse, which the company has positioned as a way of 'pushing back against the settlements,' is backed by Realtor associations, MLSs, brokerages and leaders, including co-CEO James Dwiggins.

How to protect your data, devices and clients when on Wi-Fi

Sep 26, 2024

When you're on the go, and using public Wi-Fi, you can open yourself up to security breaches. Security expert Robert Siciliano offers best practices for protecting yourself and your information.