3 top-producing agents form the first new Compass team of 2022
Philly and The Burbs Team will operate out of The Promenade in Upper Dublin in Philadelphia and represent more than $400M in sales volume. This is Compass' first new team of 2022
by Marian McPherson Jan 5
Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman sees better inventory ahead of rate hike
Buyers are torn between acting before rates climb or avoiding all-time high prices as sellers look to act quickly, Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman said on CNBC earlier this week
by Taylor Anderson Jan 5
Check yourself: How to avoid sharing misinformation online
In the real estate business, your integrity and reputation are everything. Fact checking and asking the important questions help keep you from sharing anything you're going to regret
by Jay Thompson Jan 5
The real estate agent’s guide to grammar
Craft cleaner, more effective copy, and avoid the pitfalls associated with error-filled prose. Here's how real estate agents can hone their writing chops
by Christy Murdock Jan 5
Opinion
How to deal with bad reviews as a Realtor in 2022
No one wants to be on the receiving end of bad word of mouth, but it's best to be prepared. Here's how to handle it when things go wrong
by Jay Thompson Jan 5
Readers share what drives them nuts as agents
Inflated egos, bad communication, lack of proper knowledge (and respect) — this week, readers blow off some steam and share some things in real estate that really get on their nerves
by Inman Jan 5
Lesson Learned: Celebrate at the closing
For New York City real estate teammates Michael Lorber and Alexander Boriskin, taking the long view of every deal is essential. Here, they explain why
by Christy Murdock Jan 5
Oregon love letter ban now in full effect — at least for a month
Listing agents in Oregon now have to comply with a new ban on homebuyer love letters in the state. However, a lawsuit by the libertarian Pacific Legal Foundation seeks to undo it
by Daniel Houston Jan 4
In riveting reversal, Manhattan tallies record year for real estate
Following a steep decline in 2020, Corcoran President and CEO Pamela Liebman called 2021 a 'monumental comeback' as many brokerages saw record quarters and years
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 4
How are you feeling? Tell us in Inman’s Agent Appreciation survey
Let us know how your 2021 went, and how you think the coming year might shape up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
Opinion
Why I work at Redfin: One agent's take on being an employee
If you've ever considered working for a company with an employee model, here's one agent's take on what it's like being a Redfin agent
by Lynn Ikle Jan 4
Opinion
Will Brad Inman's 2022 predictions come true? The Real Word weighs in
This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman's real estate predictions for the new year and the top 10 most expensive celebrity home sales of 2021
by Byron Lazine Jan 4
Opinion
Is your real estate future the metaverse and outer space?
It could be a gold mine for the real estate industry, which excels at organizing new property marketplaces and closing complicated transactions
by Brad Inman Jan 3