Smart home tech for agents: Comparing Ring and Nest video doorbells
Opinion
For homeowners wanting more protection and screening of visitors, video doorbells bring a lot of important features to the table. So, when pitting Ring and Nest against each other, which one is the better smart video doorbell?
by Brandon Doyle Jun 12
The line between iBuyer and brokerage is blurring
Opinion
Opendoor and Offerpad will now list homes directly. Ultimately, this new service, still in the early stages and not fully rolled out, represents a way for iBuyers to make money without having to actually buy houses
by Mike DelPrete Jun 11
'Team structures are winning' and other pandemic-era observations
Opinion
When a crisis ends, you remember two kinds of people: the ones who stepped up, and the ones who disappeared
by Kris Lindahl Jun 11
This is the civil rights fight of this generation — speak up
Opinion
The real estate industry has regrettably played a role in the systemic repression of minorities, and for too long, homeownership has been denied to Black Americans. Now's not the time to be neutral about racial injustice
by John Graff Jun 11
How my agent has been invaluable during this pandemic
Opinion
Don’t underestimate how difficult this time can be for your buyer or seller. Know your market, understand its nuances and be able to explain your contracts and addenda in plain English
by Jay Thompson Jun 10
Making sense of the headlines: What's happening with home prices?
Opinion
The pandemic might have all but killed spring buying season, but it created a pent-up buyer demand
by Matthew Gardner Jun 9
Learn to love your CRM: 11 simple daily tasks to master
Opinion
Robert Reffkin mentioned at Inman Connect Now that only 20% of agents use a CRM in a meaningful way. From lack of time to feature bloat, adoption is a challenge, but one new work habit each day can help
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 9
How COVID-19 has shaped the push for remote online notarizations
Opinion
As social distancing remains a part of how real estate transactions are conducted, new concepts in remote notarization are being offered for consideration at a near-weekly rate
by Steve Ozonian Jun 8
Brad Inman: 'It is hard to imagine heaven while living through hell'
Opinion
During his opening remarks Tuesday at Connect Now, Brad Inman called for a new approach on the current strife real estate agents face and how the industry can make a difference
by Brad Inman Jun 5
‘Let your concerns be your call to action’: Bright MLS CTO
Opinion
In real estate, we have more power than most other sectors to create communities and opportunities for ourselves and our neighbors to have discussions, ‘walk the talk,’ and be the positive change that leads to togetherness and overcomes divisiveness
by Frank Major Jun 5
Real Vision is the real deal for one-stop listing marketing
Opinion
The Toronto-based photography and 3D tour provider puts a very slick, all-inclusive spin on getting everything you need to visually market listings — at an affordable price
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 5
The Real Word: Should agents worry about Offerpad’s new service?
Opinion
More this week: why buyers should have representation with new construction and The Broke Agent’s winning meme templates
by Byron Lazine Jun 5
4 tips to boosting team productivity in the new world
Opinion
As we enter a time of recovery, our eyes go toward rebuilding. Team leaders can start with improving team productivity using these tips
by Chris Pollinger Jun 4
It's time to break your silence on racial injustice
Opinion
A Detroit-based agent shares why it's time to stop holding your tongue on racial injustice, plus some resources to better educate yourself
by Jeff Glover Jun 4
3D tours are hard to navigate? Not in my experience
Opinion
In an interview with Zillow's Rich Barton, Brad Inman said he found 3D home tours difficult to navigate. I say they've never been easier, and they're only getting better
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 3
9 ways to turn a 'no' into a 'yes'
Opinion
Real estate is a problem-solving business. As an agent, being able to turn a 'no' into a 'yes' is a crucial skill to have under your belt. Here are 9 ways to do it
by Bernice Ross Jun 3