Breaking down the Zillow-Opendoor partnership: An ex-Zillow guy’s takeJay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018, but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His Inman column is… Aug 12 22August 12, 2022Article at Inman
7 safety tips for brand new agentsIn a shifting real estate market, the guidance and expertise that Inman imparts are never more valuable. Whether at our events, or with our daily news coverage and how-to journalism, we’re here to help you build your business, adopt the right tools —… Jul 05 22July 05, 2022Article at Inman
What's a 'reset' anyway? A veteran's take on the Fed chair's commentsIn a shifting real estate market, the guidance and expertise that Inman imparts are never more valuable. Whether at our events, or with our daily news coverage and how-to journalism, we’re here to help you build your business, adopt the right tools —… Jun 22 22June 22, 2022Article at Inman
Do better: Stop rejoicing over industry layoffsIn a shifting real estate market, the guidance and expertise that Inman imparts are never more valuable. Whether at our events, or with our daily news coverage and how-to journalism, we’re here to help you build your business, adopt the right tools —… Jun 16 22June 16, 2022Article at Inman
'Not with a bang but a whimper': Why REX 'shuttering' doesn't really matterJay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018, but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His Inman column is… May 31 22May 31, 2022Article at Inman
The broker's dilemma: 'What if I train them and they leave?'A solid training and development program is quite likely to improve retention, as well as attract new talent, according to broker Jay Thompson. Although you may lose someone occasionally, you’re also going to have happier, more satisfied agents — as… May 26 22May 26, 2022Article at Inman
Why my opinion on Roe v. Wade doesn't matterWhile the overturning of Roe v. Wade promises to have a massive cultural impact, some experts also posit an impact on migration patterns. Jay Thompson looks at the evidence (or lack thereof) to determine the likelihood of market disruption based on… May 10 22May 10, 2022Article at Inman
Agents are more important than ever. Here's whyThis April, one of Inman’s most popular recurring theme months returns: Back to Basics. All month, real estate professionals from across the country share what’s working for them, how they’ve evolved their systems and tools, and where they’re… Apr 27 22April 27, 2022Article at Inman
How to reel in business with this simple back-to-basics tipThis April, one of Inman’s most popular recurring theme months returns: Back to Basics. All month, real estate professionals from across the country share what’s working for them, how they’ve evolved their systems and tools, and where they’re… Apr 05 22April 05, 2022Article at Inman
Men, we need to learn when to shut upJay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018 but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His weekly Inman… Mar 28 22March 28, 2022Article at Inman
How to get involved in the real estate industryWhat does good leadership look like in 2022? How can you put your best foot forward where you work, whether you’re managing a team or an entire company? In March, we’ll plumb the topic through Q&As from top-tier industry leaders, contributions from… Mar 16 22March 16, 2022Article at Inman
Coming this spring: Fear, doubt and 'a perfect storm of uncertainty'Spring Madness is a week-long Inman series analyzing this year’s spring homebuying season. We’re digging into the state of the housing market, the impact of rising mortgage rates, the role of open houses and the rapidly vanishing starter home, among… Mar 15 22March 15, 2022Article at Inman
The stuff of leaders: Readers on what it takes to inspireJay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018 but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His weekly Inman… Mar 11 22March 11, 2022Article at Inman
'The economy always grows in war' and other things agents shouldn't sayJay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018 but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His weekly Inman… Mar 08 22March 08, 2022Article at Inman
Check yourself: How to avoid sharing misinformation onlineJay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018 but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His weekly Inman… Feb 24 22February 24, 2022Article at Inman
On a positive note: How to flip a negative reviewJay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018 but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His weekly Inman… Feb 16 22February 16, 2022Article at Inman
How much does it cost to get your real estate license?Jay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018 but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His weekly Inman… Feb 10 22February 10, 2022Article at Inman
Why some sellers consider iBuyersJay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018 but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His weekly Inman… Feb 03 22February 03, 2022Article at Inman
Why age is just a number when you're working with clientsLumping people into “generations” based on population shifts on a graph and applying wholesale marketing techniques to them makes about as much sense as me telling you to avoid people born in the year of the rabbit, says Jay Thompson. Here’s why he… Jan 28 22January 28, 2022Article at Inman
25 inspiring quotes for real estate agentsJay Thompson is a former brokerage owner who spent over six years working for Zillow Group. He’s also the co-founder of AgentLoop. He “selectively retired” in August 2018 but can’t seem to leave the real estate industry behind. His weekly Inman… Jan 21 22January 21, 2022Article at Inman
