9 tips for settling disaster insurance claims
With the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, now is the perfect time to review how to advise clients who experience losses from these natural disasters
by Bernice Ross Aug 30
Tahoe agents brace for wildfire and possible destruction
The massive Caldor Fire was bearing down on upscale communities around Lake Tahoe Monday, sending agents and their clients fleeing
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 30
Male agents aren't as worried about safety as women. Here's why they're wrong
'The guys who got up and left when they heard the topic are the ones who most need to be there,' real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins told Inman
Pending home sales slump for second-straight month
Pending home sales saw a slight slump in July, dropping 1.8% to a Pending Home Sales Index of 110.7, according to the National Association of Realtors' latest report
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 30
Listing feedback doesn't matter. Stop worrying about it
Opinion
It doesn’t matter how easy it is to provide feedback through technology now — some buyer’s agents are just not going to do it. There isn’t any point in making a big deal out of it. Here's why
by Teresa Boardman Aug 30
6 steps for turning 'orphan' clients into your lifetime fans
If you’re looking to expand your client base or jump-start stalled productivity, there’s never been a better time to try this strategy to drive listing and sales leads
by Darryl Davis Aug 30
3 ways to spice up your video content with this trending strategy
Edutainment, a marriage of education and entertainment, is playful but informative and can go a long way in capturing — and keeping — your audience's attention. If you're ready to dream up some "edutaining" video content, here are a few ideas to get you started
by Katie Lance Aug 28
Want to get into luxury real estate? 6 steps to increase your average home sale price
Increasing your average sales price is simply a small shift in focus followed by a strategic plan to position yourself as the luxury expert. Here are six steps that will help you do just that
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 27
Why fewer Home Depot shoppers isn't a bad sign for housing
Opinion
As the home improvement retailer's earnings report revealed, there are fewer Home Depot shoppers now than when the pandemic first began. However, that shouldn't necessarily spark concern about the housing market
by Bret Weinstein Aug 27
How to choose the right virtual tour provider for you
If you haven't pivoted to offer virtual tours to your clients, what are you waiting for? Virtual tours are becoming industry standard, and they're not going away anytime soon. Here are 7 providers to choose from and what they bring to the table
by Georg Chmiel Aug 27
The Real Word: Is the eviction crisis really overblown?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss how the eviction crisis is more "clickbait" than we may think, if HOA and condo boards is good for business and an MTV show that's making a comeback
by Byron Lazine Aug 27
3 moments that made Million Dollar Listing New York's Ryan Serhant
Getting a casting call, launching his own firm, representing buyers in one of the most expensive home sales in the U.S. — Million Dollar Listing's Ryan Serhant shares the 3 moments that shaped his career
by Libertina Brandt Aug 27