7 open-shelving design concepts to inspire your decor
Open shelving is more than just a fleeting trend. When done right, it can really imbue a home with some much-needed style and personality while saving space. Here are a few fresh and creative ways to put this concept to good use
by Antoinette Fargo Aug 20
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Aug. 14-20, 2021
Catch up quickly on the biggest stories of the week, as determined by Inman website visitors. Here's the Inman Top 5 for the week
by Inman Aug 20
The Real Word: Is Zillow's ShowingTime deal fraught with competition issues?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss whether Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly and go over a list of things to do before selling a home and real estate tips from Kim Kardashian
by Byron Lazine Aug 20
Is 3D printing the answer for sustainable building?
Opinion
The current construction industry remains powerful in its environmental degradation. However, 3D printing may offer a chance to rewire construction’s cyclical ideology, acting as a solution to both sustainability and efficiency
by Daniel Neiditch Aug 20
21 creative video concepts to reach more buyers and sellers
Here’s a handy list of video ideas that every agent can — and should — easily make to reach out to more potential buyers and sellers and keep in touch with past clients
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 20
Need buy-side help? Hire candidates with these 6 skills
Thinking about hiring a showing assistant or buyer's agent? This list of must-have skills, qualities and traits will come in handy as you vet potential team members
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 19
'Dire days lie ahead': The impact of COVID-19 and wildfires on housing
Opinion
The recent onslaught of wildfires and accompanying smoke blanketing many states are combining with the pandemic with deadly results. It is not just personal health that is being affected — there are significant implications for real estate as well
by Carl Medford Aug 19
How to reenergize your diversity efforts to enact change
Last summer, everyone was on the quest for equality, but where are we one year after George Floyd's murder? Julia Lashay Israel, Keller Williams head of diversity, equity and inclusion, shares some initiatives she's embracing
by Lee Davenport Aug 19
5 ways marketing tools can improve customer service 
If you're looking to improve the customer experience for your agents' clients, marketing tools can come in handy. Here are a few you should consider adding to your repertoire
by Rainy Hake Austin Aug 19
Compass nears profitability, outperforms competition: Mike DelPrete
The hot real estate market has fueled strong growth across the industry. Compass' growth is noteworthy, and it demonstrates that though the industry moves slowly, some players move faster than others
by Mike DelPrete Aug 18
Forget moratorium worries: Here's why now is the best time to invest in real estate
Now more than ever, properties are selling well over list price, and buyers are chomping at the bit to purchase. Here's why you shouldn't wait to get in on the action
by Victoria Kennedy Aug 18
Pulse: What are your top listing faux pas?
This week, we're asking readers to share some major listing bloopers they're seeing right now. What are some tragic errors agents just shouldn't commit?
by Inman Aug 18
5 high-end home design features trending today
Find out what’s hot in luxury homes from Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of The Agency in Los Angeles
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 18
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
Digging into listing tech: Here's what you should know
It comes as no surprise that buyers want to see photos, detailed property information, virtual tours and more when looking for a house. But agents don't always deliver. Here are some strategies worth stealing
by Bernice Ross Aug 17
Pulse: Readers share how to make listings stand out in 2021
From virtual staging to 3D tours, agents today have a lot of tools and services at their disposal to really make a listing shine. Here's what our readers are using today
by Inman Aug 17