I signed 30 listings this year. Here’s the email I send before I ever walk through the door

By reaching out to the homeseller before your listing appointment, Krystopher Benyamein writes, you give them a chance to get to know you and the service you provide.

Compass’ demand, CRMLS’ rejection — the clash: 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.

Compass and MLSs are in a showdown. Who’ll blink first?

With CRMLS' Oct. 6 deadline approaching and Robert Reffkin promising lawsuits with no settlements, the real fight is over who controls listing data.

After ‘softer’ September jobs report, could mortgage rates dip?

Employers added 29,000 jobs in September. Economists at NAR and First American said the report could bring mortgage rates down after a month of increases.