Month: October 2019

The large franchisor also said Thursday it saw a 3.5 percent increase in its total agent count.

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/re-max-beats-estimates-with-71-5m-in-revenue-in-q3-2019/

In light of the growing attention on NAR’s proposal to ban pocket listings, Inman reached out to executives from major real estate firms across the U.S. to find out where they stand.

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/what-real-estate-executives-think-of-nars-pocket-listing-policy/

There are a number of ways to sign off tactfully, perhaps even while sowing seeds for future business.

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/please-dont-call-me-again-5-ways-agents-can-turn-it-around/

United Real Estate, a large franchisor with over 6,000 agents, just announced that it is merging with Charles Rutenberg Realty.

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/united-real-estate-merges-with-charles-rutenberg-realty/

In a conversation at Luxury Connect, three media mavens well-versed in the luxury lifestyle — Sophie Donelson, former editor-in-chief of House Beautiful; Mark Ellwood, editor-at-large of Robb Report; and Jenni Avins, global lifestyle correspondent of Quartz — discussed luxury tastes outside of the real estate transaction.

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/watch-experiences-not-products-define-the-modern-luxury-lifestyle/

The ‘Full Metal Jacket’ actor and his wife are reportedly planning to get rid of an emergency exit at their New York City property.

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/actor-matthew-modine-hit-with-lawsuit-over-planned-construction/

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer talks through the importance of surrendering. 

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/keeping-it-real-why-you-have-to-take-control/

Amid a heated industry-wide debate over off-market listings, Compass this week sent a “pre-litigation letter” to Bright MLS threatening legal action over the multiple listing service’s new pocket listing policy.

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/compass-sends-pre-litigation-letter-to-bright-mls-over-pocket-listing-policy/

A rising tide raises all ships. Here are five steps to guide your team to achieve greater marketing success.

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/supercharge-your-team-marketing-plan-with-these-five-steps/

When I was with a big box at the advent of social media, the higher-ups seemed to tolerate my blog, but they strongly suggested that I “get my nose out of that laptop and go out and meet people.” My how things have changed.

source https://www.inman.com/2019/10/31/a-decade-of-social-media-marketing-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly/