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Agents feel the pain as BoomTown outage extends into another week

Apr 15, 2024

Since April 10, brokerage websites across the country have been dark as BoomTown scrambles to resolve service disruptions. The outage has already impacted the bottom line, agents told Inman.

Ditch generic marketing: Convey your value with storytelling

Apr 15, 2024

Forget the infographics, lists and pie charts, broker Teresa Boardman writes. Instead, tell a compelling story about how you've helped your clients.

Media mogul Barry Diller sets new record in $45M Miami Beach deal

Apr 15, 2024

Diller's purchase of the 1.5-acre lot with 200 feet of waterfront marks a new price record for the exclusive North Bay Road. Previously, the storied Whitehall Mansion was located on the lot.

West Coast tech hubs see home values skyrocket in spring market

Apr 15, 2024

Seasonal price growth is highest in San Jose as buyers compete for extremely limited inventory, according to an analysis by Zillow.

Coldwell wins St. Louis agent Laura MacDonald back from Compass

Apr 15, 2024

MacDonald is the latest agent to boomerang back from a previous brokerage amid intense competition. In 2023, while an agent at Compass, she closed approximately $20 million in sales volume.

Canada easing mortgage terms for first-time new homebuyers

Apr 15, 2024

Changes set to take effect Aug. 1 are part of an ambitious plan to boost housing construction by 2 million and help renters save up for a down payment.

Inman Innovator Awards 2024: Just 2 weeks left to submit your noms!

Apr 15, 2024

Winners will be honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas taking place from July 31 to Aug 1. Submit your nomination now for the 2024 Inman Innovator Awards.

Recruiting War ’24: For brokerages, headhunt pivots to cream of crop

Apr 15, 2024

Agent headcount — once a ubiquitous barometer of brokerage success — has faded, interviews and new Inman Intel Index results reveal. Instead, focus has shifted to "the better and best agents."

Lessinger: Bottom line, RE/MAX settlement was ‘a great decision’

Apr 15, 2024

Inman caught up with RE/MAX LLC President Amy Lessinger to discuss her first few months on the job and her vision for the road ahead.

Will lawsuits end 6% commissions? Probably not, 1 law professor says

Apr 15, 2024

A provision in NAR's settlement barring listing agents from offering buyer agents compensation is "largely symbolic," USC professor Jordan Barry said Friday at a University of Minnesota conference.

3 ways to help homeshoppers engage more with your listings

Apr 15, 2024

More home listings will mean more competition. Stand out by using virtual tours, staging and advanced technologies such as Apple Vision Pro and the Zillow Immerse app.

3 ways to lead by example — and focus on what you can control

Apr 15, 2024

Want to increase your impact and improve your business? New Inman contributor Amy Hullet says the key is taking a genuine interest in people and getting out there to meet them where they are.