In a red-hot seller's market, is staging even worth it?
Opinion
In a red-hot seller's market, is staging even worth it?
The next time you encounter sellers who don't know if they should stage their property, sell it vacant or furnished, or do additional work, here's what to do
by Bernice Ross Jan 6
10 factors buyers need to weigh before moving to the suburbs
10 factors buyers need to weigh before moving to the suburbs
The pandemic has accelerated the move from cities to suburbs — and it's easy to see why. Living in the suburbs has its perks, but there are downsides, too. Here are a few pros and cons your clients need to know about
by Jenna Weinerman Jan 5
Pulse: Readers share their biggest challenges of 2020
Pulse: Readers share their biggest challenges of 2020
Before we leave 2020 completely behind, this week, our readers share the toughest obstacles they had to overcome. From adapting to new tech to keeping agents engaged, here are all the challenges you listed
by Inman Jan 5
Stalling on your 2021 business plan? 3 crucial components to think about
Stalling on your 2021 business plan? 3 crucial components to think about
It's never too late to start, tweak or revisit your business plan. In fact, the beginning of a new year is a good time to think about your goals for 2021. When writing them down, consider these tips
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jan 5
5 ways agents can take advantage of the off-season
5 ways agents can take advantage of the off-season
Most agents dread the off-season, but savvy agents see it as an opportunity. Use the winter months to make a plan, build relationships and research trends that will ultimately make you useful to your clients in the long run
by Ben Mizes Jan 5
Former Compass agent sues firm over contract 'bait-and-switch'
Former Compass agent sues firm over contract 'bait-and-switch'
The lawsuit, filed in California by agent J. Gregory Maffei, allows a glimpse into the kind of contracts the company offers agents, which have drawn the ire of many in the industry
by Patrick Kearns Jan 4
'Game of Thrones' actress Emilia Clarke sells LA home at a loss
'Game of Thrones' actress Emilia Clarke sells LA home at a loss
The 34-year-old English actress purchased the home in 2016 for $4.64M and recently sold it for $4.4M
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 4
If it's January, it's Agent Appreciation Month at Inman
If it's January, it's Agent Appreciation Month at Inman
Celebrate all that agents do with exclusive coverage at Inman.com all month long
by Inman Jan 4
The biggest leadership lesson I learned in 2020: Let go
The biggest leadership lesson I learned in 2020: Let go
It has been a year of the unexpected, and the best way one leader has learned to deal with it all? By letting go
by Adam Hergenrother Jan 4
3 ways team leaders can help agents stay connected this winter
3 ways team leaders can help agents stay connected this winter
Work from home is here to say for the foreseeable future, and as a team leader, it’s up to you to remove any communication barriers and encourage your team to find the momentum to move forward. Here are a few tips
by Mauricio Umansky Jan 4
2021 kitchen trends: What's hot and what's not
2021 kitchen trends: What's hot and what's not
Have granite countertops finally met their end? Will all-white kitchens make a comeback? Find out which kitchen trends are in (or out) in 2021
by Marian McPherson Jan 4
What real estate agents should know about closets
What real estate agents should know about closets
Armoires, walk-ins, built-ins and storage systems — there are a myriad of ways we store our belongings. Here’s what sets them apart and how their design and purpose have evolved over the years
by Gerard Splendore Jan 4