how to become a real estate agent
Renewable energy and other tax benefits are a few of the items they can take advantage of now
by Kayla Matthews Sep 16
Buyers thinking new build? 10 facts they should know first
While perfection is expected when building a new home, it is important to remember that humans are doing the work and humans aren’t perfect
by Cara Ameer Aug 21
How this agent helped her buyer pull off the surprise of a lifetime
Sharon Farrell helped her buyer surprise his wife with a $4M home, fulfilling a 40-year-old promise
by Marian McPherson Aug 19
From the Great Recession to 9/11: What to do when external factors get in the way of a real estate deal
Economic changes, tariffs and international conflicts can put buyers on edge — here’s how to help sort it all out
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Millennials are the worst clients, according to agent poll
A Redfin survey also shows that agent attrition is going up, and that many agents have to supplement their income with other work
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
How to explain home inspections to buyers
Don’t let your clients sweat over the list of small fixes. Instead, help them to discover could be real flaws, and use the report to show them how to maintain and care for their purchase
by Karen Kostiw May 10
Why you should never skip pre-qualifying buyers
With a great real estate agent and lender on the team, buyers have the best chance at successfully finding and getting into their dream house — at the best possible price
by Leslie DeLuca Apr 4
Who should attend home inspections?
Opinion
The listing agent, the buyer's agent, the buyer — one broker makes a case for all three 
by Troy Palmquist Feb 14
How to ask these 2 'absolutely awful' questions the right way
Opinion
Mark Simone rebuts Inman Connect New York speaker Anthony Lamacchia's case against asking buyers if they have a Realtor or have been pre-approved
by Mark Simone Feb 5
Student debt isn't the only thing holding buyers back
Financial journalist Felix Salmon reveals why homeownership is falling amongst all age groups
by Patrick Kearns Feb 1
A homeowner and an inspector looking at a collapsed ceiling
Opinion
Save yourself the headaches, and do what's best for all parties involved — issue a buyer credit when repair issues arise
by Bernice Ross Jan 21
Bidding wars drop to lowest level in 8 years
Only 32% of homes had one or more competing offers in November, according to Redfin
by Patrick Kearns Dec 12
5 ways to keep your buyers happy long after the sale
Make your clients’ moves a smashing successes, and they’ll remember (and refer) you long after the sale
by Pat Hiban Nov 15
21 signs it’s time to fire that annoying client
How to know when it's time to send your clients packing
by Bernice Ross Oct 22
Over a third of renters plan to buy in next 2 years
38% of renters say they plan to buy, but cost myths are holding them back, according to Bank of America survey
by Lew Sichelman Oct 17