Make more money! Go 'Back to Basics' with Inman this April
Make more money! Go 'Back to Basics' with Inman this April
For the entire month, we'll be laser-focused on what's working in the industry and how to set your business up for more profit
by Inman Apr 1
Why hiring a PR team is the best marketing decision you can make
Opinion
Why hiring a PR team is the best marketing decision you can make
Here's how a strong public relations strategy can elevate your brand and what you should keep in mind when hiring a PR team
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 31
The crux of the IC status issue in real estate
Opinion
The crux of the IC status issue in real estate
With the possibility of the PRO Act passing, independent contractors face an uphill battle. Here's how the two primary tests for classifying ICs work, NAR's response to recent press coverage about the issue and steps real estate professionals can take — just in case
by Bernice Ross Mar 31
Real (Estate) Talk: How one city is leading the charge to repair the past
Opinion
Real (Estate) Talk: How one city is leading the charge to repair the past
In the first of its kind, Evanston, Illinois, has created a reparations program that seeks to begin the process of redressing harm from the housing industry. Let's talk about reparations and Evanston's groundbreaking initiative
by Lee Davenport Mar 31
Pulse: What does back to basics mean in 2021?
Pulse: What does back to basics mean in 2021?
This week, we're exploring what going back to the basics really means for real estate professionals in 2021. What fundamentals should agents be focusing on, tweaking or relearning this year?
by Inman Mar 31
How to build trust with prospective clients
Opinion
How to build trust with prospective clients
Take the time to demonstrate your trustworthiness, constantly work on your listening skills, do the right thing, and remember it's not about you, and you'll find your clients — and yourself — well-rewarded
by Jay Thompson Mar 31
NAR survey shows large income gap between white and Black Realtors
NAR survey shows large income gap between white and Black Realtors
White Realtors' median gross personal income last year was $49,400 while the median for Black Realtors was $16,700
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 30
Newly listed 'vampire house' features coffins, backyard cemetery
Newly listed 'vampire house' features coffins, backyard cemetery
The unusual property listed by RE/MAX agent Matt Godbey went viral thanks to its ghoulish interior design choices
by Veronika Bondarenko Mar 30
Is Compass the last hope for agents?
Opinion
Is Compass the last hope for agents?
How Compass’ IPO performs this week will tell us a lot about what the future holds
by Brad Inman Mar 30
8 bogus questions sellers ask when interviewing listing agents
8 bogus questions sellers ask when interviewing listing agents
Some of the tried-and-true questions sellers have been asking for years are actually totally meaningless. Here are the top bogus questions sellers ask along with ways to effectively counter them
by Carl Medford Mar 30
Pulse: Readers share a time when financing derailed a deal
Pulse: Readers share a time when financing derailed a deal
From a client failing to disclose a marriage to a lender ghosting everyone a week before closing, here are a few deal-breakers that came between your buyers and their dream homes
by Inman Mar 30
Why the Equality Act matters — and how you can make a difference
Why the Equality Act matters — and how you can make a difference
With the Equality Act, the LGBTQ+ community would have anti-discrimination protections during the homeownership journey. Here's how it can make a difference in the equal and fair treatment of LGBTQ+ buyers and sellers
by Ryan Weyandt Mar 30
REColorado teams up with showing management platform BrokerBay
REColorado teams up with showing management platform BrokerBay
The new partnership will launch in the summer and give members of the major Colorado multiple listing service easy access to tools for setting up home showings
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 29