Smart-home tech for agents: SmartThings vs. Hubitat Elevation
Smart-home tech for agents: SmartThings vs. Hubitat Elevation
Which of these tech tools is best for you or your clients? We'll help you decide
by Brandon Doyle Dec 26
Anatomy of a deal killer: Missed emails and lack of follow-up
Anatomy of a deal killer: Missed emails and lack of follow-up
Don't just shoot off an email and expect a response. Always follow up with a phone call.
by Troy Palmquist Dec 26
Pulse: How do you overcome ‘You don’t hold open houses? Why?’
Pulse: How do you overcome ‘You don’t hold open houses? Why?’
Take this one-question survey to share your top objection handlers for sellers who want that open house. Results come out next Tuesday
by Inman Dec 25
Last-minute gift idea: How about a piece of this 800-year-old castle
Last-minute gift idea: How about a piece of this 800-year-old castle
Preservation groups are leading a crowd-funding campaign to restore the Château de Vibrac by selling off co-ownership rights to the crumbling 13th century French castle
by Veronika Bondarenko Dec 24
Pulse: 14 responses to 'I can't afford an agent'
Pulse: 14 responses to 'I can't afford an agent'
Readers emphasized that, even though agents charge commission, sellers can still net more by hiring one
by Inman Dec 24
How this newbie closed 30 deals annually in first 2 years
How this newbie closed 30 deals annually in first 2 years
Kaisen Mitchell shares how he got his real estate business off the ground by capitalizing on open houses
by Pat Hiban Dec 24
The 10 most-read contributed stories of 2019
The 10 most-read contributed stories of 2019
Outside of the news realm, this year's top stories written by industry professionals ranged in topic from making an exit to reviving deals to educating clients on the right way
by Inman Dec 24
Coldwell Banker franchise CEO to embark on 10th climb for charity
Coldwell Banker franchise CEO to embark on 10th climb for charity
Coldwell Banker Premier CEO Steve DuBrueler will begin his climb of Mount Aconcagua on Dec. 27 to benefit St. Jude Children’s Hospital
by Marian McPherson Dec 23
Vanilla Ice, Briny Breezes and an agent’s bid to build Donald Trump’s presidential library on a trailer park
Vanilla Ice, Briny Breezes and an agent’s bid to build Donald Trump’s presidential library on a trailer park
Florida agent James Arena wants the president to acquire the park for $1B and name it 'Trump Town.' Rapper Vanilla Ice, he of 'Ice, Ice Baby' fame, has been enlisted to help
by Patrick Kearns Dec 23
California agent pairs with indie folk duo for holiday listing video
California agent pairs with indie folk duo for holiday listing video
'We wanted to give the You & Me & You song and video as our holiday gift to the local community,' said Tim Allen, founder of Coldwell Banker-linked Tim Allen Properties
by Veronika Bondarenko Dec 23
Inman Person of the Year 2019: The Ethical Agent
Inman Person of the Year 2019: The Ethical Agent
This year, Inman honors a much-needed figure in an industry still struggling with issues such as discrimination
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
Are you cut out to be a real estate agent?
Are you cut out to be a real estate agent?
Thinking of getting into real estate? Get the inside scoop on becoming an agent and what to expect
by Anna Johansson Dec 23
Are your habits weighing you down? Get some new ones in 2020
Are your habits weighing you down? Get some new ones in 2020
Here are the steps you can take to swap out your 'bad' habits for some better ones this new year
by Bernice Ross Dec 23