True or false? TruPlace has what agents need to market homes during a pandemic
Opinion
With a number of photography and virtual showing experiences, TruPlace is showing it can compete with the top of the market. It only needs to enter more markets to gain a strong hold in the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 24
What one indie broker isn't doing in quarantine
Opinion
Being quarantined at home equals more time to accomplish long-delayed tasks. So, the pressure to plan the future is on. Here, one indie broker shares why she is refraining from doing that
by Teresa Boardman Apr 23
The anxiety of homebuying in the time of coronavirus
Opinion
A first-time buyer — Inman reporter Andrea Brambila — goes through a day of socially distanced showings and wonders how to make the right choice while existing in a bubble
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 23
US market data suggests a checkmark-shaped real estate recovery
Opinion
The current evidence supports more of checkmark-shaped recovery rather than a V- or U-shape — beginning with an immediate drop that lasts 3-4 weeks, followed by a gradual recovery
by Mike DelPrete Apr 21
Finding the positive aspects of a pandemic 
Opinion
There is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity here, a chance to make good from an ugly and painful situation
by Jay Thompson Apr 21
Making sense of the headlines: Why is there a housing shortage?
Opinion
The 4 major factors are land, labor, material costs and regulatory fees
by Matthew Gardner Apr 21
3 steps to reduce client retreat during times of uncertainty
Opinion
You have an immense amount of control over how to respond to market disruption, and investing your time and effort into cultivating your book-of-business may give you the highest return on investment
by Andrew Flachner Apr 20
Don't be a stealth agent! Even during the COVID-19 crisis
Opinion
Make it a priority in your daily schedule to connect with current and past clients as well as everyone in your sphere of influence
by John Giffen Apr 19
Filmmaker-inspired video app wants your help in beta testing
Opinion
The app comes with a shot list and in-screen shooting recommendations to ensure users capture everything that makes a video worth watching. It was developed by a filmmaker and former Sotheby's executive
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
Could coronavirus mortgage payment relief spell trouble for the industry?
Opinion
A provision of the CARES Act allows for mortgage payment relief to help struggling families, but it could have an unintended negative effect on the real estate industry
by Shane Spink Apr 17
Mobile app Yaza geo-tags video content for listings and lifestyles
Opinion
Made for the iPhone, Yaza automatically maps every place you record a video, making it an ideal technology for property tours and neighborhood marketing
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 17
Opendoor layoffs are a retreat, not a defeat
Opinion
This tactical move is by no means a sign that iBuyers will fail. Opendoor’s deep pockets allow it to weather the current storm and remain intact (albeit smaller)
by Mike DelPrete Apr 16
10 steps for cutting your brokerage's budget now
Opinion
Adjust to the situation, be conservative in your planning, and prepare for a slow recovery
by Erica Ramus Apr 16
Shut up! Just focus on selling houses
Opinion
As hard as things might be right now, it doesn’t give anyone the right to be insensitive to fellow professionals
by Jay Thompson Apr 15
Why the COVID-19 crisis isn't like 2008
Opinion
Will this year's recession be as bad as — or worse than — the Great Recession? To understand the answer, we have to look at some key differences
by Brian Mullins Apr 15
Agent/broker perspective: Is it 'essential' to keep the office open?
Opinion
If you're deemed an essential business, is it still the right call to remain open?
by Anthony Askowitz Apr 14