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Will flashy gifts and open houses end once commissions decouple?

Jul 30, 2024

Based on conversations with luxury agents across both coasts, there's still a lot of uncertainty about how far-reaching the changes that come with commissions decoupling may be.

7 musts for buyer presentations ahead of the commission deadline

Jul 30, 2024

Marketing expert Marci James shares strategies designed to help you showcase your value, negotiate commissions with confidence and build a thriving buyer's agent business in 2024.

Homes.com puts agents first

Jul 30, 2024

At the new Homes.com, we always present the listing agent and only the listing agent on any home for sale on our site. Our philosophy is that the leads on an agent’s listings are theirs alone and not anyone else’s to pilfer and sell.

Are you ready to commit to building your community? Lead by example

Jul 30, 2024

Greg Sexton, chief operating officer for Century 21 Real Estate, describes the brand's 45-year-long philanthropic involvement with the Easterseals.

Succeeding in luxury real estate is all about storytelling

Jul 29, 2024

Panelists at Inman Luxury Connect Monday argued that good marketing in the luxury segment is all about telling stories that speak to a specific type of consumer.

CRMLS removes seller concession fields due to CAR forms change

Jul 29, 2024

California Regional MLS will continue to allow agents to indicate whether sellers will consider concessions but will no longer have the option to specify a dollar amount or percentage.

Central Park Tower’s priciest penthouse removed from market

Jul 29, 2024

The 17,500-square-foot triplex that once asked $250 million was heavily featured in Serhant's new Netflix series, "Owning Manhattan." It is unclear who will now rep the listing.

Is luxury real estate settlement-proof? These leaders think so

Jul 29, 2024

Luxury homebuyers are used to paying big bucks for quality service. That's partly why several Luxury Connect panelists in Las Vegas think the NAR settlement won't make a huge splash in the higher price points.

Former Realtor.com editor declares innocence in new filing

Jul 29, 2024

The editor at the center of the theft of trade secrets lawsuit between portal rivals Move and CoStar Group filed a 36-page statement in support of CoStar's expedited discovery request.

Luxury Presence CEO: AI is ‘absolutely’ here to stay

Jul 29, 2024

Industry leaders argued Monday that artificial intelligence will continue disrupting real estate and that leaders must learn how to harness it.

New age in luxury: The rise of AI, social media and millennials

Jul 29, 2024

A generational wealth transfer is lifting more millennials into the luxury real estate market, and it's already changing how luxury brokerages are working to attract clients.

Lofty unveils LoftyWorks at ICLV

Jul 29, 2024

Real estate software company Lofty is putting its considerable development resources into the apartment market with the release of LoftyWorks.