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
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
Top Coldwell Banker team in Missouri jumps to eXp Realty
The team, which includes 22 agents, is the latest of many that have switched from a legacy brand to the upstart virtual brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II May 20
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
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
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
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
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
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
Opinion
Is the inventory dam about to burst?
Given the soaring costs we’re seeing in almost every aspect of our lives, the end of forbearance programs and rent moratoriums, coupled with the age of boomers who own 42% of the inventory, the inventory dam has definitely started leaking
by Bernice Ross May 19
Opinion
Rude buyers? Toxic sellers? Here are the do's and don'ts of firing clients
Letting a client go is never fun or easy. Unfortunately, it’s part of being an entrepreneur and running a business. Here are a few useful tips on ending the client-agent relationship — and preventing challenges from cropping up in the first place
by Jay Thompson May 19
Pulse: How are you advising investors on potential 1031 changes?
Considering President Biden's proposal to cut 1031 'like-kind' exchanges, how are real estate agents counseling clients? This week, we want to know what advice you're giving to your investor clients
by Inman May 19
Side CEO: 'There's no more room for mediocre'
A pair of real estate leaders debated new brokerage models Tuesday and concluded that top-producers may need something unconventional
by Jim Dalrymple II May 18