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Why Show-for-Fee Models Hurt Everyone

One of the new business models attempting to gain ground is the show-for-free or show-for-fee model; Each one is driven by their desire to make money, regardless of their hyperbole about why they started the business. I have no problem with wanting to make money because that’s why the vast majority of people go to work or open businesses, and everyone has a variety of motivators that decide why…

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Life Lesson: Always look at movie theater showings when you walk past one. (📸: @billlublin) (at AMC 7 Santa Monica) https://www.instagram.com/p/Brb7bC6nCd9/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7nxk6fzrfm4c

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Superstar tech broker @billlublin in the house! #ONE21 #agent2021 #tech #C21 #Leader #philly (at Orlando World Center Marriott)

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Inman selects Ambassadors for Connect San Francisco

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The Inman community is made up of the best and brightest in real estate. Connecting this diverse, enthusiastic group of real estate professionals is a big part of our mission. Why? Because together we change the industry for the better, uplifting one another and improving the consumer homebuying and selling experience.

That is a big part of our agenda each summer in San Francisco, where our community comes together at Inman Connect, a weeklong celebration of innovation, hard work, success, change and progress.

Both behind the scenes and at the forefront of Connect are the Inman Ambassadors.

Don’t miss out — register today!

Ambassadors are vibrant members of the Inman community who volunteer at each event to make introductions, help new attendees find their way and bring the spirit of connection alive.

As Connect has grown, so has Inman’s commitment to ensuring it remains a place that feels welcoming, fun, uplifting and worthwhile. That starts with a rededication to growing and evolving the Ambassador program.

This year, we’ve invited new members with fresh perspectives, energy and ideas to the group. They join some of our most steadfast supporters and longtime Ambassadors.

As the Inman community grows, we will continue to shine a bright light on the community that does so much good for the real estate industry.

We’re working to deepen connections through new events, workshops and spaces to share ideas and break the mold.

“Inman is its readers, and the Ambassadors are our volunteer leaders who connect our community with one another through their selfless contribution to Connect,” said publisher Brad Inman.

Inman Connect San Francisco 2017 takes place August 7 through 11 at the Hilton San Francisco Union Square.

Don’t miss out — register today!

Industry professionals will come from around the world to learn, network and most importantly connect with respected colleagues who are changing the industry and growing their business.

This year’s Connect will be promises to be even better than the last, delivering conversation around turning visions into realities.

Meet the 2017 Inman Connect San Francisco Ambassadors

Chavi Holm Team Lead/Broker at Team Diva Real Estate at Coldwell Banker Bain Twitter: @ChaviH

    Herman Chan Real Estate Broker at Bay Sotheby’s International Realty Twitter: @hermanity

    Sara Sutachan Industry Relations & Strategic Initiatives Manager at California Association of Realtors Twitter: @sarasutachan

  Bill Lublin CEO at CENTURY 21 Advantage Gold Twitter: @billlublin

    Nikki Beauchamp Global Real Estate Advisor at Engel & Volkers New York City Twitter: @nikkibeauchamp

  Sherry Chris CEO of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Twitter:@sherrychris

    Jacy Reidmann VP at Amoura Productions, Photography and Video Twitter: @SocialMediaJacy

  Stacy Stateham Co-founder & VP of Marketing and Branding at BloomTree Realty Twitter: @stacystateham

    Jim Walberg Realtor at Pacific Union International Twitter: @jimwalberg

    Tiffany Kjellander CEO/Owner at BHGRE PorchLight Properties Twitter: @tkjellander

    Ben Kinney Realtor, Speaker, Innovator Twitter: @benkinney

    Tara Christianson Technology & Training Director at Century 21 Redwood Realty and Editor at Happy Grasshopper Twitter: @techwithtlc

  Josh Tucker Broker/Managing Partner at Anchor Real Estate Twitter: @LKNbroker

Mark Spain Chairman and CEO at Mark Spain Real Estate Twitter: @MarkSpainTeam

  Billy Ekofo Director of Leads Management at Century 21 Redwood Realty Twitter: @BillyEkofo

  Sam DeBord Managing Broker at Seattle Homes Group, Coldwell Banker Twitter: @SEATTLEHOME0COM

    Mauricio Umansky Co-founder/CEO, The Agency @MauricioUmansky

    Tracy Freeman Broker/Sales Associate at Coldwell Banker Westfield East Twitter: @TracyFreemanNJ

    Dolly Lenz Founder, Dolly Lenz Real Estate Twitter: @IDollyLenz

    Wendy Foreman Agent/Owner & Realtor at  eXp Realty LLC Twitter: @wendyforeman

    Stacie Staub Managing Broker at West + Main Homes Twitter: @staciestaub

      Veronica Figueroa Broker Owner/Team Leader at RE/MAX Innovation (The Figueroa Team) Twitter:@figueroateam

  Danielle Riley CEO & President at Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Prosperity Twitter: @DanielleRiley3

    Nina Dosanjh Realtor at Coldwell Banker Twitter: @ninadosanjh

  Valerie Garcia Director of Training at Re/Max INTEGRA Twitter: @valeriegarcia1

  Peter Brewer Cool Stuff Doer at That Peter Brewer Twitter: @thatpeterbrewer

    Jay Leubke Marketing Coordinator at The ART of Real Estate Twitter: @Jayluebke

      Sean Carpenter Realtor at Coldwell Banker Twitter: @SeanCarp

    Kala Laos Founder at JK Realty Twitter: @KalaLaos

    Peter Lorimer CEO/Broker at PLG Estates Twitter: @peterlorimer

    Kenny Truong Fast Agent at Climb Real Estate Twitter: @fastagent

    Blair Myers Associate Broker & Team Leader at Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate Success Twitter: @iamtheblair

      Alyssa Hellman Head Coach at Bamboo Realty Twitter: @avhellman

  Jeff Berger Realtor/Founder at NAGLREP Twitter: @NAGLREP

    Kim Colaprete Managing Broker at Team Diva Real Estate at Coldwell Banker Bain Twitter: @SeattleDivas

    Jenny Lenz Dolly Lenz Real Estate @jennyvlenz

    Joe Schutt Ambassador Lead, Broker/Co-Owner/Realtor at Unit Realty Group Twitter: @JoeSchutt

    Andrea Geller Broker at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage Twitter: @AndreaGeller

    Bob Watson, Founder of Social Media MasterMind Orange County Twitter: @TopBrokerOC

    Katie Lance Founder, Katie Lance Consulting & #GetSocialSmart Academy Twitter: @katielance

    Kathy Klingaman CEO at TopBroker Network Real Estate Twitter: @kathyklingaman

    Laurie Weston Davis Ambassador Lead, Broker/Owner/Realtor at BHGRE Lifestyle Property Partners  Twitter: @lauriewdavis

    Real estate industry professionals from around the world turn to Inman first for accurate, innovative and timely information about the business. Known for its award-winning journalism, cutting-edge technology coverage, in-depth educational opportunities, and forward-thinking events, Inman is the industry’s leading source of real estate information.

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How Mr. Refkin Got it Wrong About Clear Cooperation

In a recent Inman article, Robert Refkin made several claims about how the Clear Cooperation Rule violates the National Association of REALTORS Code of Ethics and state laws. He almost hit a home run by misstating the Code of Ethics requirements and using logical fallacies to support his arguments. I get that Mr. Refkin is inconvenienced by the Clear Cooperation rule and is using the industry’s…

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Unveiling Real Estate Agent Compensation Realities

With the Buyer agency coming to the forefront of discussions about real estate purchases, there’s been a lot of criticism about the amount of Commission earned by a real estate professional on a transaction. The claim is that agents are overpaid because the commissions on most properties are so generous. (There is an extra claim that this somehow impacts house prices but let’s not waste time on…

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Four Things to Understand About the NAR Settlement

Photo by KATRIN BOLOVTSOVA on Pexels.com The NAR settlement of the Sitzer-Burnett case has created some furor, and the media is exploding with speculation about the industry’s changes. This speculation is fueled mainly by people who aren’t in the industry, who rely upon or regurgitate articles someone else not in the industry wrote or just speculation shaped by that individual’s narrow view of…

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We're Not Confused - Your Coach is Probably a Trainer!

We’re Not Confused – Your Coach is Probably a Trainer!

Recently Brad Iman asked Laurie Weston Davis and I to participate in one of the “Provoke” panels at Inman Connect San Francisco. The Panel entitled “Why Coaches are Unnecessary” featured Laurie and I taking the position that Brokers, not coaches should be responsible for the success of the agents affiliated with their firms, and our two “opponents” were Samantha DeBianchi, and Becky Barrick ,…

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Wne Your Social Marketing isn't Social - or Marketing

Wne Your Social Marketing isn’t Social – or Marketing

cartoon courtesy of Tom Fishburn http://www.marketoonist.com

Back in the stone age (around 2006) social media platforms were new and exciting and exploding into the awareness of individuals and business communities alike. Now, 10 years later, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitterhave become a ubiquitous part of marketing, and an extension to broadcast media like newspapers, TV, and radio stations as…

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6 Ways to Get Your Buyer's Offer Accepted

6 Ways to Get Your Buyer’s Offer Accepted

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Like most real estate salespeople, I started my career predominantly working with buyers. They were easier ti find, faster to get appointments with, and their shorter timeline meant I got paid quicker. Like most real estate sales people, I learned that representing buyers meant that achieving my client’s goals relied on working with the listing agent to get them the…

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Rankings, Reviews and Ratings, Oh My!

By NBC Television Network [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

The conversation began by the…

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Disruption, Innovation, and Other Tired Concepts.

When I was a child, sometimes I would repeat a word so often that it became just a jumble of…

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Is That a Listing in Your Pocket or Are You Just Glad to See me?

As the real estate market has heated up, the topic of pocket listings has become a focus for many…

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Marilyn Monroe in Chicago on Flickr.

On of the side benefits of being in Chicago for Social Media Week was checking out the huge Marilyn Monroe statue on Michigan Avenue. The Seven Year Itch may be a dated movie , but there is something about Marilyn and this pose that is sot of timeless...