How Ivis Suarez saved a deal and a family's dream of going back home
How Ivis Suarez saved a deal and a family's dream of going back home
Florida-based Century 21 agent Ivis Suarez shares how she persevered through the toughest transaction of her career to help a family get back to Puerto Rico
by Marian McPherson May 25
With summer near, vacation home owners are renting — for now
With summer near, vacation home owners are renting — for now
But real estate agents say that could all change in the fall, when owners of second and third homes seek to shake off excess properties. 'Since this happened before Memorial Day, people are saying I can get $400 grand for four months? I'll just list it in September.'
by Veronika Bondarenko May 25
How to handle client objections during the pandemic
Opinion
How to handle client objections during the pandemic
The types of objections we're hearing now are going to be with us for a while and may just become our new normal, so we need to be able to ease clients' fears
by Missy Yost May 24
Stop! 7 things you shouldn't do on listing appointments
Opinion
Stop! 7 things you shouldn't do on listing appointments
Selling yourself is a little bit like dating. You have to make a great first impression. So, here are a few things to keep in mind if you want to impress your clients from the get-go and make them feel like you're the perfect fit for their needs
by Ron Wynn May 23
The latest in-demand apartment feature is a Peloton room
The latest in-demand apartment feature is a Peloton room
Agents are starting to market what may have been featured as small offices or hallways in the past as designated Peloton or workout areas with the shift to home exercise during the pandemic
by Lillian Dickerson May 22
They hate their homes, and they want out — NOW!
They hate their homes, and they want out — NOW!
Real estate agents say quarantine has convinced homeowners that they need more rooms, a backyard and plenty of kitchen space — and they want it all now
by Lillian Dickerson May 22
How I Connect Now: Ro Malik, Troy Palmquist, Dan Noma Jr., Amy Somerville, JP Piccinini
How I Connect Now: Ro Malik, Troy Palmquist, Dan Noma Jr., Amy Somerville, JP Piccinini
Five members of the Inman community share their tactics for success during this time
by Inman May 22
Luxury snapshot: Agents in high-end markets are staying busy
Luxury snapshot: Agents in high-end markets are staying busy
The market hasn't fully recovered yet, but agents in luxury markets around the US told Inman that deals are still happening and activity appears to be on the rise
by Jim Dalrymple II May 22
Thinking of reopening your brokerage? Ask yourself these questions first
Opinion
Thinking of reopening your brokerage? Ask yourself these questions first
As COVID-19 restrictions loosen up, business owners are faced with a few ethical dilemmas. As a broker-owner, when should you allow real estate transactions to take place? Here are a few soul-searching questions to ask yourself
by Erica Ramus May 22
How to protect yourself as a first-time landlord
Opinion
How to protect yourself as a first-time landlord
Real estate investing is a competitive and risky game. Although you can't control when a global health crisis strikes, as an aspiring investor, you can protect yourself by adopting these necessary strategies and techniques
by Anna Johansson May 22
The Real Word: Investing in real estate during a pandemic
Opinion
The Real Word: Investing in real estate during a pandemic
Also this week: SoftBank's record loss and a few basic ways to do listing videos right
by Byron Lazine May 22
Real estate at 10,000 feet? For luxury agents, helicopters allow work to continue
Real estate at 10,000 feet? For luxury agents, helicopters allow work to continue
'When you're feeling cooped up, there's nothing better than feeling free,' Compass broker Seth O'Byrne told Inman
by Veronika Bondarenko May 22