Recapping this year's ICNY and the people vs. tech dilemma
Opinion
ICNY 2024 was a comprehensive and robust gathering of real estate professionals, Bobbie Wasserman writes. It echoed the resilience and adaptability of the industry in a challenging time
by Bobbie Wasserman Feb 1
Balancing family, business and innovation with Dirk Zeller
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle talks to Dirk Zeller who has left an indelible mark on the industry as he balances his roles as a family man, entrepreneur, coach and author
by Brandon Doyle Feb 1
How agents can identify financial distress warning signs in clients
Over half of Americans admit to browsing Zillow for fun. Luke Babich offers tips on finding serious buyers in the midst of this extra searching
by Luke Babich Feb 1
Watson Salari Group makes it Official, leaves Coldwell Banker
Teammates Brent Watson and Marco Salari will become founding agents for Official in Los Angeles. The team has closed more than $2.75B in career sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 31
Illinois Realtors raises $1M war chest to fight Chicago tax hike
Chicago voters are set to decide whether to quadruple the tax buyers pay on residential and commercial properties in the city. Illinois Realtors plans to lead the fight
by Taylor Anderson Jan 31
Offerpad PRO, MAX programs center incentives on agents
Offerpad provides sellers a unique way to transact through a fast, tech-enabled cash offer, with benefits like post-closing stay-over period, free local relocation and ability to choose closing date
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 31
The Detroit Lions loss is nothing next to its lowball appraisals
A housing battle is raging in Detroit, writes Lee Davenport. Lowball home values cut into homeowner equity and exclude residents from resources and opportunities
by Lee Davenport Jan 31
Client pipelines tick back up as agents eye 2024 gains: Triple-I
More real estate agents believe their client shortfall has begun to stabilize, an indication of rising home demand in the new year, according to new results from the latest Inman Intel Index survey
by Chris LeBarton Jan 31
Here are your best one-liners for real estate conversations
Here's how you break the ice when you want to start talking about real estate and the service you provide for clients
by Inman Jan 31
How 'Stop Hate in Real Estate' can empower agents and clients
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Past-President Erin Morrison shares a new initiative to help Realtors come together and speak out against bias, discrimination and hate from a vocal minority
by Erin Morrison Jan 31
These 5 keys can make or break your email delivery
Bouncebacks and spam will undermine your content marketing strategy. Broker Eric Bramlett offers insights and tips to help agents get their message across via email
by Eric Bramlett Jan 31
How Jeff Lobb navigates a career built on passion, innovation, family
In his latest Snapshot profile, Brandon Doyle offers insight into the SparkTank Media founder's marketing philosophy and personal commitments
by Brandon Doyle Jan 31
Sale-leaseback model is key to saving US homeownership: Study
A white paper published on Tuesday said sale-leaseback programs can save nearly 9M homeowners from permanently losing their homes amid current economic woes
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Dave Umphress' Flourish Real Estate Network leaves KW for Real
The $1B in career sales network, which Umphress first launched in 2012, operates in most major Colorado markets and Austin, Texas, but has goals of ultimately expanding nationwide
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 30
Does your 'date-the-rate' advice constitute deceptive advertising?
CEO and new Inman contributor Jillayne Schlicke explains how common phrases around financing and interest rates can land you and your business in hot water
by Jillayne Schlicke Jan 30
Prioritizing the needs of young renters in multifamily housing
Millennials began reshaping multifamily housing in compelling ways, writes Michael Zaransky, and Gen Z promises to accelerate that change. Property managers must be ready
by Michael Zaransky Jan 30