$20B real estate investor to go independent
$20B real estate investor to go independent
A provider of financial services to military members has sold a controlling stake in USAA Real Estate, an investment firm that often co-invests with pension funds
by Teke Wiggin Nov 15
The Real Word: How will Realogy's Cartus deal impact agents?
Opinion
The Real Word: How will Realogy's Cartus deal impact agents?
In a transaction set to close in 2020, Realogy is selling the relocation arm, not including affinity programs, to SIRVA
by Byron Lazine Nov 15
Want happy, productive agents? Make their pay your priority
Opinion
Want happy, productive agents? Make their pay your priority
Getting paid promptly for your work is surprisingly hard in our high-tech world. Make it a priority for your agents to make sure they feel valued
by Teresa Boardman Nov 15
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Nov 15
In the future, an open house without the house
In the future, an open house without the house
Technology is turning open houses into data generators and eliminating the need to visit property in the first place. Meanwhile agents are staging bigger and bigger events
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 15
Are listing agents the right people to present your buyer offers?
Are listing agents the right people to present your buyer offers?
Here's how to navigate this tricky situation without stepping on anyone's toes
by Bernice Ross Nov 15
What makes Inman Connect a must-attend event?
Opinion
What makes Inman Connect a must-attend event?
You can make real-life, long-lasting, legit connections and friends
by Jay Thompson Nov 15
It’s time to lean out: An open letter to men in leadership
Opinion
It’s time to lean out: An open letter to men in leadership
At this point, it's way past time to provide women in our organizations the opportunities and recognition they deserve
by Chris Pollinger Nov 14
Wayfair expands virtual-staging tools in mobile app
Wayfair expands virtual-staging tools in mobile app
The app upgrades from the household goods retailer underline a shift to home-shopping and viewing experiences that rely on new visualization technologies.
by Teke Wiggin Nov 14
Everything is public. Is the real estate industry ready?
Opinion
Everything is public. Is the real estate industry ready?
If you step back and look at the recent debate about pocket listings, it was always about transparency. Make listings available for everyone to see instantly. No holding back
by Brad Inman Nov 14
Making repair requests? 7 guidelines to ensure the deal doesn't tank
Opinion
Making repair requests? 7 guidelines to ensure the deal doesn't tank
What constitutes an unreasonable repair request? Here's how to prevent your transaction from blowing up
by Carl Medford Nov 14
Why open houses — home and away — are lead machines
Opinion
Why open houses — home and away — are lead machines
There's a lot of debate about the value of open houses. Whether you're in your neighborhood or on vacation, I find they're great for networking and expanding your sphere
by Troy Palmquist Nov 14
A Realtor's lament: Why open houses feel dirty
Opinion
A Realtor's lament: Why open houses feel dirty
Maybe we should stop chasing consumers and instead give them massive value when they become our clients. They might respect our profession more
by Stacey Duvall Nov 14