What to look for in a closing disclosure form
How long has it been since you updated your closing disclosure form? Here is a page-by-page breakdown of what you should review, verify, understand and inform clients about
by Marvin Stone Apr 1
18 critical move-out tasks that should be on every seller's checklist
In the mad dash that's buying a home these days, important details can slip through the cracks. That's why listing agents need to help sellers transition out of their homes in an organized fashion — without leaving out any critical information buyers might need
by Cara Ameer Apr 1
Opinion
Why hiring a PR team is the best marketing decision you can make
Here's how a strong public relations strategy can elevate your brand and what you should keep in mind when hiring a PR team
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 31
What to watch for as Compass goes public: an Inman guide
After years of speculation, Compass' initial public offering is set for Thursday. Here's how it's likely to unfold, and what to watch for as it does
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
Compass cuts IPO price range to $18-$19 per share from $23-$26
In advance of tomorrow's long-awaited IPO, the brokerage also slashed the number of shares it expects to sell to 25 million from its initial goal of 36 million
by Marian McPherson Mar 31
Opinion
The crux of the IC status issue in real estate
With the possibility of the PRO Act passing, independent contractors face an uphill battle. Here's how the two primary tests for classifying ICs work, NAR's response to recent press coverage about the issue and steps real estate professionals can take — just in case
by Bernice Ross Mar 31
Opinion
Real (Estate) Talk: How one city is leading the charge to repair the past
In the first of its kind, Evanston, Illinois, has created a reparations program that seeks to begin the process of redressing harm from the housing industry. Let's talk about reparations and Evanston's groundbreaking initiative
by Lee Davenport Mar 31
From Urban Compass to IPO: The history of Compass in 21 stories
As the real estate world waits to see how the brokerage's initial public offering will unfold this week, take a look back at Compass' decade-long road to success as covered by Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 31
Pulse: What does back to basics mean in 2021?
This week, we're exploring what going back to the basics really means for real estate professionals in 2021. What fundamentals should agents be focusing on, tweaking or relearning this year?
by Inman Mar 31
Corcoran adds home improvement program to agent suite of tools
RealVitalize, a home improvement resource for sellers, will now be available to Corcoran agents and their seller clients across New York City, the Hamptons and South Florida
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 30
Opinion
Is Compass the last hope for agents?
How Compass’ IPO performs this week will tell us a lot about what the future holds
by Brad Inman Mar 30
8 bogus questions sellers ask when interviewing listing agents
Some of the tried-and-true questions sellers have been asking for years are actually totally meaningless. Here are the top bogus questions sellers ask along with ways to effectively counter them
by Carl Medford Mar 30
Pulse: Readers share a time when financing derailed a deal
From a client failing to disclose a marriage to a lender ghosting everyone a week before closing, here are a few deal-breakers that came between your buyers and their dream homes
by Inman Mar 30