How to nail your next listing (from the agent who wrote the book on it)

Learn the secrets to real estate success from the No. 1 RE/MAX agent worldwide, Jordan Cohen. He offers actionable advice that you can put to work immediately to raise the level of service you provide.

NAR’s membership is now shrinking for the 1st time in years

The organization's membership was down 0.66 percent in April compared to a year earlier. NAR thinks the numbers may fall even further.

Housing is outperforming, but recession may still be in the cards

Fannie Mae economists say "extraordinarily tight" inventories of existing homes driven by mortgage lock-in effect has shifted demand toward new homes.

‘Selling Sunset:’ 60+ facts as the reality show returns for Season 6

Netflix's fan favorite is back with Season 6 (and Season 7 is coming!) Here's everything you never knew you needed to know about the series, its cast and The Oppenheim Group.

Door-knocking, danger alerts, FOMO demand: Inman’s Top 5

Wondering what you missed this week? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week.

Virtual Staging AI ensures you’ll never market an empty room again: Tech Review

Do you hate marketing an empty house? Virtual Staging AI offers a quick and easy-to-use solution to stage the rooms of a home virtually and save you and your client hassle. Craig Rowe offers a review of the service.

Can NAR keep real estate agents safe and sound? The Download

Each week on The Download, Christy Murdock takes a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week to give you what you’ll need to meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR’s latest Realtor safety proposal and resources for taking better care of yourself IRL and online.

3 HR experts weigh in on the bad behavior reality TV shows overlook

When shows like "Selling Sunset" normalize workplace romances between brokers and agents, the dicey issues that arise from unequal power dynamics often go unspoken, experts told Inman.

5 reasons top agents don’t worry about commission lawsuits

Although the bombshell commission lawsuits are scary, Inman contributor Chase Williams writes, it's time to focus on the things you can control and move forward.

Should you follow everyone who follows you on Instagram?

Sue "Pinky" Benson tells you how to tell the difference between legit Instagram followers and those who are boosting your count without adding value.

A Vacation Home Where You Don’t Have to Entertain

When two designers created their own country retreat, they knew they wanted the opposite of what most of their clients ask for: Something tiny.

The Beauty of a One-Bedroom House? No Room for Guests.

When two designers created their own country retreat, they knew they wanted the opposite of what most of their clients ask for: Something tiny.

From 1880s Brooklyn, the Weir Greenhouse Returns

Saved from ruin by Green-Wood Cemetery more than a decade ago, the newly rebuilt structure is to become a focal point of a new education center.

Agents, stay off my grass and don’t knock on my door

While the conversation around door-knocking is compelling, it's not a prerequisite for success in the real estate business, writes Teresa Boardman. She offers a variety of alternatives if door-knocking just isn't your thing.

Housing counseling agency sues its founder for alleged fraud

The National Asian American Coalition said only a small percentage of the counseling sessions it billed California $12 million for was actually provided.

New tech company looks to Humaniz agent recruiting

Using automated outreach and qualification workflows, Humaniz removes the manual, repetitive tasks to shrink the process and allow business managers to merely decide from a system-delivered list of sound candidates, the company said.

Zillow appoints new CFO amid push to build ‘housing super app’

Jeremy Hofmann has played a key role in the super app push so far and also oversaw Zillow's acquisition of ShowingTime, the company said.

Florida bans Chinese citizens from buying real estate over 2 acres

On May 8, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 264. The new law restricts real estate purchases in the state by citizens of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, Venezuela and Syria.

‘Innovative’ digital-ad builder Adwerx lands $3M in funding

The company set the standard for easy digital advertising campaigns for real estate agents and brokerages, using retargeting and fast onboarding to place agents across the internet.

Meet Selling Sunset’s newest agent, Bre Tiesi

You might know Bre Tiesi from headlines about her son with Nick Cannon or her ex, Johnny Manziel, but right now she's focused on shaking up the Selling Sunset cast. Get the Real Tea on Bre Tiesi and her first season at The Oppenheim Group.

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