Property sale in Rhode Island first in the nation to be paid in Dogecoin
Property sale in Rhode Island first in the nation to be paid in Dogecoin
Century 21 agent Kyle Seyboth said many real estate investors are using cryptocurrency as a means of offsetting some of the challenges they're facing due to low inventory
by Lillian Dickerson May 21
How smart shades support energy efficiency during summer
How smart shades support energy efficiency during summer
Automated window treatments can go a long way in boosting a home’s energy efficiency, keeping homeowners comfortable during every season. With summer quickly approaching, here's what you should know about smart shades
by Brandon Doyle May 21
The Real Word: Is there an end date to the housing shortage?
Opinion
The Real Word: Is there an end date to the housing shortage?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the latest on NAR’s controversial address proposal, how long the housing shortage will last and staging in a seller’s market
by Byron Lazine May 21
The Inman Handbook on real estate's biggest rivalries
The Inman Handbook on real estate's biggest rivalries
Compass versus Realogy. Keller Williams versus eXp. REX versus everyone. The real estate industry is full of big names and big feuds, and Inman's unpacking all of them
by Jim Dalrymple II May 21
Hot housing market, unemployment fuel record-high NAR membership 
Hot housing market, unemployment fuel record-high NAR membership 
The National Association of Realtors credited the boom in membership in 2020 to a robust housing market and Americans' career shifts during the pandemic
by Marian McPherson May 20
Cost control time: 5 expenses indie brokers must watch closely
Cost control time: 5 expenses indie brokers must watch closely
Not knowing your numbers and brokerage key metrics is the quickest path to business failure. Pay attention to cost control to increase your chances of growing a successful brokerage
by Erica Ramus May 20
In today's market, does down payment assistance really help?
Opinion
In today's market, does down payment assistance really help?
What we really need is more housing — especially affordable housing. Prices are still going up, and soon, there won’t be any houses priced low enough to be affordable for people who are within the income limits that qualify them for financial help
by Teresa Boardman May 20
Knowing new construction gives you a competitive edge — here's why
Opinion
Knowing new construction gives you a competitive edge — here's why
The inventory shortage isn’t going to last forever. In the meantime, studying the economy, real estate market statistics and particularly the new home construction process will make you a fierce competitor in today’s market and the future
by Adam Hergenrother May 20
3 ways agents can add leverage in their lives and business
3 ways agents can add leverage in their lives and business
Leverage allows for higher quality work and more time for new projects, which in turn helps you build a better client experience, get more referrals and have a life outside of your business. Here's how you can use it
by Kathleen Black May 20
Clutter, be gone! How to help messy sellers zhuhz up their homes
Clutter, be gone! How to help messy sellers zhuhz up their homes
Decluttering, deep cleaning and décor — here’s how to help your sellers get their home ready to sell
by Antoinette Fargo May 20
5 helpful tips for choosing your first investment property
5 helpful tips for choosing your first investment property
With market fluctuations and an evolving economy, investing in real estate can prove to be a profitable insurance policy for your financial future. If you're thinking about making your first investment, here are a few things to consider
by David Parnes AND James Harris May 20
6 resources every real estate agent should have on hand right now
6 resources every real estate agent should have on hand right now
Staying up-to-date with the latest resources, tips and tricks will help grow your brand, business — and bottom line
by Rainy Hake Austin May 20
'I'm not paying a Realtor': Agent shares crazy requests on TikTok
'I'm not paying a Realtor': Agent shares crazy requests on TikTok
Florida agent Carly Allison's TikTok videos have racked up hundreds of thousands of views, and are now generating leads too
by Jim Dalrymple II May 19