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These are the top new tech offerings for property managers

Today’s multifamily residents want smart-living solutions more than they want covered parking or pools. Here’s what we’re watching.
Nation’s biggest title insurer hit by ransomware attack, reports say

Fidelity National Financial acknowledges that a “cybersecurity incident” disrupted the provision of title and escrow services and other technology and mortgage services.
How to win the multifamily lease-up challenge as a property manager

Multifamily expert and brand-new Inman contributor Andy Larson offers insights and strategies for the all-important lease-up period.
Keller Williams and Gary Keller face new allegations in lawsuit

An amended complaint from former Keller Williams CEO John Davis now accuses the company and its co-founder of embezzlement.
New-home sales fall beneath the weight of October mortgage rates

Sales of newly built single-family homes clocked in at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 679,000 during the month of October.
Focus on fundamentals: Clients, communication, compliance

According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, this is the time to take a proactive approach, ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and procedures, and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients.
Take 5 minutes, make this change to your Google Business Profile

Marketing director Kate Hulbert shares this quick and simple update to make your social media and digital marketing more effective and targeted.
NAR put on a brave face at NXT, but accountability is on the way

Jason Haber, founder of The NAR Accountability Project, believes that more must be done to keep agents from paying for NAR’s mistakes.
Signs of a buyer’s market emerge as homeseller concessions return

More than a third of all home sales featured a concession in the past 3 months, according to new data and agents who told Inman that they’re beginning to see signs of a buyer’s market unfold.
How do you define a luxury brokerage brand?

Whether you’re looking to move up to a higher level of service or you’re thinking about a brokerage switch, eXp’s Troy Palmquist offers insights and advice for putting that luxury polish on your branding.
14 ways to beat the stress this holiday season and through 2024

Personal and professional upheaval is taking its toll on members of the real estate industry. Trainer and author Bernice Ross shares strategies to help you get a handle on stress as you move into the new year.
Why should I talk about personal stuff on Instagram?

This week, Sue “Pinky” Benson explains why you should be posting about personal stuff on Instagram and how it benefits your audience, and ultimately, your business.
3 essential tips for estate planning with real estate

Estate planning is of prime importance for homeowners and their heirs. Properties are among the largest and most complex assets to be distributed — particularly when they’re luxury homes worth millions of dollars.
Need a break from hustle culture? Cuddle up to plush prospecting

Burned out and bummed out is no way to start the new year. Try these plush gentle prospecting techniques to shift out of the grind and find some peace of mind.
10 amazing Black Friday deals for agents in search of an edge in 2024

From Inman Connect New York tickets to personalized training from Ryan Serhant himself, these are the best all-around Black Friday deals for agents looking to thrive in spite of the headwinds.
Legal maneuvers are top of mind in this week’s Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.
6 side hustles to help you attack the end of year income gap

This isn’t mission impossible. It’s mission we got to slay to play in 2024. Here are six part-time jobs to work your way out of a slump and pump up your SOI.
A proactive approach to the market effects of the latest legal wrangles

The future of real estate depends on the actions we take today in the wake of Sitzer | Burnett. Coach Darryl Davis offers advice for taking a proactive approach to whatever comes next for brokers.