Jimmy Burgess outlines in Inman seven expenses, habits and strategies agents can cut or rethink to create a more focused real estate business in 2027.
Fake sellers increasingly target vacant land and absentee-owned properties, prompting agents and title firms to strengthen identity checks.
Buyers who fall short under traditional credit scoring have another financing path now that more lenders can use VantageScore 4.0.
In an interview on Florida Realtors Live at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, real estate educator Paul Fedynich explains how mentorship helps agents strengthen communication skills, build their businesses and better serve buyers and sellers.
Florida median home prices rose in August despite slower sales, with tightening inventory helping support them, Florida Realtors Chief Economist Dr. Brad O’Connor said.
Nearly three-quarters of buyers would consider an all-electric home with solar panels and battery storage as utility costs and outages raise concerns.
On Florida Realtors Live at the 2026 Florida Realtors Convention & Trade Expo, real estate broker associate Corina Lessa Silva shares how a focused niche, consistent video content and customer follow-up helped build her international business.
AI marketing expert Sam Mehrbod told Inman that agents can improve visibility in AI searches with original, hyperlocal content focused on specific neighborhoods.
Lakeland-Winter Haven ranked first nationally, with more than 83% of its new-home listing views coming from shoppers outside the metro area.
A John Burns Research and Consulting survey found about half view “dream home” as overused, suggesting agents should emphasize quality and how homes fit buyers’ lives.
