Coldwell Banker - Jay Lilly Real Estate - Locally Owned, Globally known.

leftnav photo




Real Estate News
When your social account gets hacked, your clients are next
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 9:00:26
Real estate agents are high-trust targets. A compromised Instagram or Facebook account can turn into a fast-moving scam aimed at your sphere, your clients and your reputation. read more»

Real estate’s ghosts: A compliance carol for past, present and future
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 9:00:01
On the eve of reflection, choice and accountability, compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a compliance carol with the real estate industry. read more»

The biggest recruiting mistake most real estate leaders make
Tue, 23 Dec 2025 8:33:15
One-size-fits-all recruiting pitches are costing brokerages top talent, writes recruiting expert Brett Jennings. Here’s how an assessment-driven, customized approach changes everything. read more»

Retention systems that keep agents loyal (even when opportunity knocks)
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 22:14:28
Real estate agent retention isn’t about locking people in, coach Verl Workman writes. It’s about building something they don’t want to leave. read more»

Choose a side! How selective outrage can increase your leads
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 21:26:12
Whether we like it or not, people don’t just want a service anymore, Josh Ries writes. They want alignment. They want to know what you stand for and against. read more»

Home sales could inch up even if growth stays sluggish next year
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 19:54:04
Home sales should break through the 5 million mark next year as more inventory gradually comes on the market and home prices decline, economists at the Mortgage Bankers Association predict. read more»

Yet another report says the real estate market is sputtering
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 16:17:30
Redfin reported that both buyers and sellers are in retreat, active and new listings fell in November, and, ultimately, 2025 will be comparable to the slowest year for real estate in decades. read more»

How this Atlanta agent beats the plateau trap and keeps on growing
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 10:00:55
By changing and setting new goals, building an excellent team and crafting new skillsets, Bonneau Ansley continues to grow his business consistently. read more»

More agents pondered an exit from real estate in 2025. Intel asks why.
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 9:50:22
The share of real estate agents in November who said they've considered leaving the industry was one-and-a-half times what surveys showed heading into 2025. Here's what's weighing on them. read more»

How to convert renters into buyers in 2026
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 9:01:23
Many agents are scrambling to finish 2025 strong, but this simple educational campaign takes little time to prepare and yields year-long referrals, writes broker America Foy. read more»

This team will do 500+ deals in 2025. Take a look at their playbook
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 9:00:34
Tom Toole leads a 50-agent team in Philadelphia. On this episode, he breaks down his three lead pillar system, how he increased sphere deals by 42 percent in one year and the tech stack running it all. read more»

How Google could become real estate’s next big gatekeeper
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 9:00:10
In this week's Download: How will you shift your marketing if Google becomes the next dominant player in the online listings landscape? read more»

Why Instagram Stories matter more in a joy-starved market
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 8:59:52
Consumers are stressed, and attention is getting harder to earn. From shareable Instagram Stories to Google’s listing tests, it's trust, not urgency, that is driving visibility now. read more»

Innovation that sticks: Building tech that solves real problems
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 19:34:40
This powerhouse panel talks about technology that focuses on operational and workflow support to provide real solutions for real estate professionals. read more»

Prompts, portals and policy moves: Inman’s Top 5
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:28:33
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. read more»

Los Angeles broker, CEO and SoCal luxury icon John Aaroe dies
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:58:53
Aaroe, who founded John Aaroe & Associates and the John Aaroe Group, was known as a cherished mentor and guiding light to Southern California agents. He passed away at the age of 73 on Tuesday. read more»

A leader with a servant’s heart: Remembering John Aaroe
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:54:48
Brad Inman remembers Beverly Hills real estate leader John Aaroe, his personal friend and professional confidant, who died this week. read more»

Home sales ticked up in November, but inventory is ‘beginning to stall’
Fri, 19 Dec 2025 16:04:19
Existing home sales were up 0.5 percent month over month in November. But NAR's Lawrence Yun also said "homeowners are in no rush to list their properties." read more»