Preparing to list? 9 talking points that'll squash seller fears
Honing your approach to these conversations can enhance your listing presentation and mentally prepare your sellers for the nuances of a COVID-19 seller’s market
by Teresa Mack Aug 16
Remote or not, these 10 mistakes are costing you the listing
For many agents and teams, the opportunity cost of lost business might actually be costing them far more than a new shiny marketing approach. Here's what you might be doing wrong — and how to fix it
by Kathleen Black Aug 15
As Americans daydream about real estate, Zillow tallies record usership
As quarantining Americans window-shop for new homes, Zillow's mobile app surged to 2.17 million daily active users Thursday, according to Apptopia, an app intelligence company
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 14
How city-dwelling agents are dealing with the shift to the suburbs
Six agents and brokers in New York City, Atlanta, Chicago, Minneapolis and Seattle share how they're staying ahead of their clients' newfound interest in suburban living
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
The doctor will see you now: Amid pandemic, concierge health is the luxury amenity of the moment
The luxury amenities high-end apartment and condo dwellers have become accustomed to are no longer accessible due to COVID-19. Will private medical offerings take their place?
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 14
'Everything is cash': Prince Harry and Meghan take Santa Barbara
Competition is fierce in the affluent California enclave that Oprah, Ellen DeGeneres and Katy Perry call home. 'If you have a turnkey home and it's vacant and has a pool, you're likely to see an all-cash deal and a 14-day close,' Sotheby's Realtor Dusty Baker told Inman
Bidding wars get brutal as buyers chase dwindling supply
Buyers in some markets are offering hundreds of thousands of dollars over asking prices — and still losing bidding wars. 'Normally there's 13, maybe up to 20 offers. But 39 is bonkers.'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 14
Why aren't more consumers adopting smart home tech?
Opinion
To many, smart home technology still feels unaffordable and complicated to set up. Why is that? And what are smart tech companies like Wyze doing to overcome those concerns? Scott Wilson, the senior director of product marketing at Wyze Labs, weighs in
by Brandon Doyle Aug 14
The Real Word: Key takeaways from Brad Inman's keynote speech
Opinion
This week, Byron and Nicole discuss the Inman founder's Connect Now speech as well as new behaviors emerging as buyers search for homes and how to use Instagram's new TikTok-like feature
by Byron Lazine Aug 14
Jeffrey Katzenberg wins big in $125M Beverly Hills sale
Jeffrey Katzenberg, former CEO of DreamWorks Animation, has sold his Beverly Hills home for $125 million in one of the biggest deals ever closed in the Los Angeles area
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 13
Coaches aren’t just for agents: How all team members benefit from coaching
Opinion
Can you imagine Luke Skywalker without Yoda, Harry Potter without Dumbledore, or the Karate Kid without Mr. Miyagi? Everyone can benefit from coaching
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 13
How to keep your agents tuned into your training
Right now, team members are wanting and demanding opportunities, and it's up to you to prepare them for success and ensure a high likelihood of return for the business. Here's how to do that with training
by Kathleen Black Aug 13