5 survival tips for brand-new agents in a hyper-competitive market
Opinion
How can you start a real estate career with a competitive edge? Arm yourself with these must-do tips
by Elisha Lopez Aug 18
The 'looming eviction crisis' is overblown. Here's why
Opinion
Although there's a lot of chatter about an 'eviction tsunami' or 'eviction apocalypse' whenever the federal moratorium ends, the data does not support that fear. Here's a deeper dive
by Andrew Syrios Aug 17
10 must-do sale preparation tasks — regardless of market
Opinion
Buyers are stretching their budgets more than ever, and they want the best their money can buy. If sellers want to capitalize on their homesale, they’ll have to put in the work. Here are 10 seller must-do’s and why they matter to buyers
by Cara Ameer Aug 17
Relationship-first CRM Cloze keeps getting better
Opinion
Cloze's latest updates fortify long-term relationships using a unique newsletter builder that cleverly coalesces content automation with agent personalization
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 16
Does it really matter where you hang your license? Here's the truth
Opinion
A solid agent will be good anywhere. However, the decision of where you hang your license can determine a lot about how you take your business to the next level — and whether you'll even make it in real estate
by Joseph Santini Aug 16
Inman Review: Holofy Spaces is leading the vertical video tour revolution
Opinion
Based in London and rooted in retail, this video tour app gives users a simple, cool way to explore homes and also reduces the anxiety many agents have about creating listing videos
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 13
The Real Word: What did Zillow's Q2 earnings report reveal?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Black real estate agent and his clients who were handcuffed while touring a home, Zillow seeing profits slip and real estate agents paying NCAA athletes
by Byron Lazine Aug 13
Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much
Opinion
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here's what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission
by Teresa Boardman Aug 12
How inflation has impacted this broker
Opinion
Inflation can have a deep and lasting impact on housing and the larger economy. Here, one broker steps back to recount what it was like during the 1970s inflation and what's different now
by Gretchen Rosenberg Aug 12
Ready to add a listing agent to your team? 6 traits to look for
Opinion
Find someone who's better than you and who understands how to manage clients, communicate with authority and compassion, and get deals done
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 12
Want to focus on the future? Give back to nature
Opinion
As real estate professionals, we should be finding ways to be good neighbors to our clients and to the earth that surrounds and sustains us and our businesses. Here's what you can do to help
by Troy Palmquist Aug 6
Inman Review: Need more horsepower in your online presence? Try Agent Engine
Opinion
From online profiles to laser-sharp listing pages, Agent Engine is dedicated to refined visuals and empowering the digital age of real estate
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 6
The Real Word: Are sellers spying on agents?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a growing number of sellers who use spy cams during showings, the slowing down of bidding wars, and Liz Vaynerchuk-Novello’s simple strategy that makes a big difference
by Byron Lazine Aug 6
Name regulations might not be so bad for multistate teams
Opinion
It's fully understandable that teams in Connecticut are frustrated at impending changes that could cost them money and branding. However, if regulation happened nationwide, some commonality from state to state could be a welcome change
by Carl Medford Aug 6
Why you should consider going beyond typical team offerings
Opinion
A real estate platform as a service creates a robust consumer-facing business that also offers a streamlined experience for agents and their clients, no matter where they are
3 reasons choosing a niche is the best thing I did for my career
Opinion
When you try to be 'everything,' you make it almost impossible for prospective clients to see your value. And if they don't see your value, they will seek out an agent who can present clear value
by Nicole Espinosa Aug 5