4 tips for helping your business thrive through tough times
Entrepreneurs and industry leaders give their take on what real estate agents should be doing now to thrive through these tough times
by Pat Hiban Jun 24
Stop letting strangers into your listings! A call to end open houses
Opinion
The attack on Keller Williams agent Lenora Farrington is yet another poignant reminder of why we as an industry need to stop holding open houses immediately
by Jay Thompson Jun 24
7 steps to defusing tense arguments with clients
As an agent, what happens if you find yourself in a heated, angry situation with a client? Do you a have strategy in place to positively resolve disputes? If the answer is no, read on for a few pointers and scripts to use
by Bernice Ross Jun 24
Pulse: What book should be on every agent's summer reading list?
This week, we're asking you to share some of your favorite real estate reads — something you find yourself picking up and thumbing through over and over, while learning a new skill every time
by Inman Jun 24
How is COVID-19 affecting new construction?
To understand the state of the housing market, economists often turn to stats on new residential construction for indicators on where the market may be headed. Here's what the data says
by Lindsey Hood Jun 24
Summer outlook: Real estate leaders upbeat about the coming months
Leaders of both large and small firms envision an active summer selling season. Low inventory and a potential return of the coronavirus, however, remain points of concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 24
Rental Beast launches program to integrate with MLS platforms
The all-in-one online rental listing service says the integration has the potential to connect MLS member agents and brokers with a millennial rental market that could yield $12 billion in annual rental commissions
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Agent attacked at open house faces long recovery
'I don't even know how she's alive,' says friend and roommate Kathryn Bishop
Millennials are confused about real estate
Although millennials will likely make up the largest percentage of homebuyers this year, the generation appears to be woefully under-informed about the real estate industry, according to a recent survey by flat-fee brokerage Homie
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Zillow now displays local LGBT legal protections on all home listings
On Monday, Zillow launched 'LGBT Local Legal Protections,' a data-powered resource on all Zillow listings that shows whether for-sale and rental listings are located in communities that explicitly protect individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 23
Will city-dwelling homeowners relocate after the pandemic?
Will the pandemic accelerate urbanization or lead to a reversal of the trend? With the country taking its first tentative steps out of quarantine, experts on both sides can point to facts backing up their theory
by Luke Babich Jun 23
6 ways to set buyer and seller expectations for today's housing realities
Although it's hard to know how long this pandemic will last, one thing seems certain — the drive to find the ideal home remains a priority. That's why it's important to let buyers and sellers know what to expect. Here's how
by Cara Ameer Jun 23
Pulse: The team building ideas motivating readers this summer
Last week, we asked what team building activities readers participated in that boosted motivation and renewed excitement for work. Here’s what you had to say
by Inman Jun 23