Resources

As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up

Oct 20, 2023

Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT and other AI platforms, they can offer a great resource for idea generation. We asked for ideas on handling objections and got some surprisingly solid suggestions.

Here’s how to stop a vacant land scam with a single email

Oct 20, 2023

Security expert Robert Siciliano teaches you the five red flags for this scam and shows you how to put a stop to this type of real estate fraud with a simple and effective email response.

Under their thumbs: The enigmatic homesellers behind Sitzer | Burnett

Oct 20, 2023

The plaintiffs in a class action antitrust suit challenging the real estate industry’s commission structure took to the stand Wednesday and Thursday to make the case that the practice of homesellers paying buyer agents is “unfair.”

REBNY rule change will require sellers to pay buyer agents directly

Oct 19, 2023

As Sitzer | Burnett unfolds, the New York City trade association announced the upcoming rule change amid a nationwide reevaluation of buyer commission structures.

Keller Williams announces launch of new franchise in Curaçao

Oct 19, 2023

Keller Williams is set to open its latest master franchise in Willemstad, Curaçao. With its opening, the Texas franchisor will have nine master franchises across the Caribbean.

Ameris is now 10th lender to settle DOJ redlining charges in 2 years

Oct 19, 2023

In announcing the $9 million settlement with Florida lender, Attorney General Merrick Garland said DOJ "currently has over two dozen active investigations into redlining, spanning neighborhoods across the country.”

Buyers continue downward spiral, but new listings may be steadying

Oct 19, 2023

Homebuyers are backing away from the market as mortgage rates continue to climb. But new listings aren't declining as quickly, Redfin reports.

Existing-home sales droop as mortgage rates hit 20-year highs

Oct 19, 2023

Home sales fell 2 percent between August and September and retreated 15.4 percent from a year ago as prices and interest rates climbed.

Travis Kelce, Taylor Swift scoop up ‘Traylor Home’ of their own in KC

Oct 19, 2023

Kansas City has apparently become the center of the world as the celebrated Chiefs tight end opted for a secluded property in a gated community in the city to facilitate quality time with the "Eras" tour star.

Staying top of mind: The power of persistence and skillful follow up

Oct 19, 2023

Watch this week's class with Talia McKinney from SERHANT. on the importance of persistence and follow up in the real estate industry.

David Marine on AI, storytelling and being ‘dunked’ by Shaq at Gen Blue

Oct 19, 2023

The Coldwell Banker CMO sat down with Inman to discuss some of the highlights from the real estate company's Gen Blue event this year, which included a highly unscripted interview with NBA giant Shaquille O'Neal.

In The Hot Seat: A Deep Dive into kvCORE and BoomTown’s Newest Innovations

Oct 19, 2023

When two real estate tech giants come together, what do you get? Join us as tech reporter Craig Rowe takes a deep dive with the Inside Real Estate (kvCORE & BoomTown) team to get a behind the scenes look at their newest release, BoomTownPRO (btPRO). Learn how this latest product innovation combines the best of […]