Real Estate News One million StreetEasy accounts have been hackedRoughly a million StreetEasy accounts have been hacked and their information put up for sale on the dark web, the company confirmed Tuesday evening....Read MoreRent soars in Phoenix — and most of the Southwest: CoreLogicAs single-family rental rates continue to grow, the Southwest is seeing huge increases, according data by CoreLogic released Tuesday....Read MoreWhy ‘there’s no such thing as bad publicity’ is wrongYou know the phrase, “There's no such thing as bad publicity”? If you’re a firm beliver in it, you’re in for a surprise. In his weekly column, Jay Thompson explains why he immediately thinks: "What a load of bulls**t" every time he hears it....Read More12 ways agents get on their clients’ last nervesEvery agent is familiar with all ways clients can annoy even the most composed real estate professional — but how many agents think about what it's like for clients when the tables are turned? Here are 12 things real estate agents do that consumers find completely annoying....Read MoreDoor-knocking works: 3 agents’ strategies that prove itLearn from three relatively new agents who’ve found fast success in their markets using these tactics. Try them out, and you’ll see how easy it can be to make door-knocking a regular, valuable part of your prospecting routine....Read MoreHow to get your clients financially fitYou never want a deal lost, or even stalled, because your clients need to figure out their financials. Use this checklist to help your clients make sure they are financially fit well before the offer stage....Read MoreSubterranean garbage chutes and a cooling system for trees: The crazy tech behind Hudson YardsSlated to open next month, Hudson Yards, the NYC mega project, features an eye-catching array of cutting-edge technology. ...Read MoreWATCH: 10 real estate investment tech trends to watchThe emergence of the tech-stack brokerage, flexible lease models, affordable housing alternatives — Bain Capital's Matt Harris and Merritt Hummer illuminate the biggest real estate investment tech trends agents should know about in 2019....Read MoreWATCH: Got churn problems? Create a culture people loveFind out what the best leaders are doing to create team cultures where people want to stay put. Listen in as Vija Williams goes deep with Emily Smith, COO of Wemert Group Realty, and Dani Blain, leader of Dani Blain Team with Keller Williams, on their magnetic team cultures and how they keep it authentic. ...Read More‘You don’t need a compass to find us’: NRT exec on tech disruptionKate Rossi, an executive vice president with Coldwell Banker NRT, has a long history with the real estate industry that started in sales. In an exclusive interview with Inman, she dishes on competing with disruptors, women in real estate and arming agents for a down market. ...Read More
