Redfin's chief growth officer on maintaining optimism during the pandemic
Adam Wiener said the brokerage has adopted an educational tone to try and increase public knowledge on the current state of the real estate market amidst uncertain times
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
While it's an improvement, 32% of renters are still in 'rent debt'
Despite the lapse in federal unemployment benefits in August, 68% of renters made an on-time rent payment during the first week of September, meaning just 32% were in 'rent debt.'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
6 pro tips for first-time real estate investors looking to make a change
The real estate industry has remained remarkably stable during the pandemic, prompting some Americans to turn to investing. Veteran investors shared their tips with Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
Plan, sort, pack! How to help homesellers prepare for a move
It’s understandable if clients get anxious when preparing their homes for sale — especially if they haven’t moved in decades. As an agent, you should guide them through the process, and remind them that all it takes is a little bit of planning ahead
by Gerard Splendore Sep 14
Inman Handbook: Optimizing your Zillow profile for maximum impact
Considering marketing your services on Zillow? Find out everything you need to know to get started, maximize your presence and manage your online reviews
by Christy Murdock Sep 14
Don't give up on radio! There's still value in radio ads
Sure, radio might not be what it was in its heyday. However, the low costs and the proliferation of podcasts and other streaming services could make it an attractive option for some agents. Here's what you need to know
by Brandon Doyle Sep 14
To keep or remove? Why photos of sold homes still pose a conundrum
A growing number of buyers are demanding the removal of online photos used to market the home they purchased. MLSs and agents are fighting back to keep the pictures intact. Here’s what both sides are saying — plus a few solutions
by Carl Medford Sep 14
7 buyer's agent behaviors that need to stop
Opinion
It’s an aggressive seller’s market out there. As a buyer’s agent, what are you doing to get your offer accepted? If it’s any of these behaviors, now’s the time to stop
by Michelle Shelton Sep 14
Afraid of hearing 'no'? Here's how to overcome fear of rejection
It might not come as a surprise that a lot of agents still experience an intense fear of rejection, which might stop them from prospecting and attracting new business. But why is that? And how can they learn failure resilience?
by John Giffen Sep 13
Why investors make the best clients — and how to land them
From having recurring business to fostering industry connections, working with real estate investors has its perks. If you're an agent, here are some tried-and-true ways for landing them as clients
by Ben Mizes Sep 12
Willow Smith, 19, drops $3.1M on waterfront Malibu estate
The home is LEED-certified, energy-efficient and boasts ocean views from nearly every room