Divorcing? What you should know about spousal, child support
For salaried employees, child or spousal support depends on the parties' combined income. For agents with fluctuating income based on commissions, how is that support figure calculated?
by David Glass May 6
Sorting through pandemic predictions: What held true?
Opinion
With the pandemic winding down in most parts of the country, one broker-owner is looking back at some assumptions made about real estate last year. Which predictions were untrue, and which were right on the money?
by Teresa Boardman May 6
Bubble Trouble: The housing crash will be even worse than I predicted
Opinion
This is the homeseller market crash. Inventory is at historic lows, affordability is rapidly eroding, and rates are climbing
by Chris Drayer May 6
8 essential financial tips for team leaders
Here is what you can do to avoid the many financial mistakes team leaders make and create a solid financial foundation for yourself and your company
Yes, you can comply with fair housing while still writing buyer love letters
Opinion
Buyer love letters have their proponents and detractors. The reality is that they can work and stay within the bounds of fair housing as long as you educate yourself on what to include
by Bernice Ross May 5
Pulse: What's your top tip for second-homebuyers?
With lockdowns and remote work becoming the norm, it's no surprise demand for second homes spiked during the pandemic. So, how are you helping buyers wanting to purchase getaways right now?
by Inman May 5
You see another agent's for-sale sign in your neighbor's yard. Now what?
Opinion
Losing a listing is tough, but it’s not the end of the world. Keep your professionalism front and center, learn from this experience, and incorporate that learning so it’s less likely to happen in the future
by Jay Thompson May 5
Bubble trouble: 4 stats that'll give you hope (and 4 that won't)
There are signs of trouble, but vaccinations are up, spending on home construction is up, and overall, there's reason to believe the market will improve
by Jim Dalrymple II May 5
Community mourns real estate brokers killed in brokerage shooting
Maxine Quigg, 50, and Terence O’Brien, 53, lost their lives in an attack on the Watertown, New York, brokerage they co-owned last Wednesday
The Inman Handbook on how to juggle multiple offers
With some agents seeing upward of 20 or more offers on their listings in today's market, the process can quickly become overwhelming for everyone involved. Here's how to sift through what's important to help sellers make the best decision
What's the dark side of record-low interest rates? Here are 5 problems
You would automatically think that low interest rates would be wonderful. Unfortunately, there is a dark side as well that's producing a significant rift across the country between the haves and have-nots
by Carl Medford May 4
Bubble trouble: How agents are managing client anxiety amid bubble talk
Today's crazy market conditions are forcing agents to have sometimes-challenging conversations about what a bubble is and what might happen in a correction
by Jim Dalrymple II May 4
In the multifamily space, these tech tools have become indispensable
Certainly, other tech developments lie ahead, but in general, it can be said that innovation has enabled those in the multifamily space to do their jobs better — and that was the case well before the pandemic
by Michael Zaransky May 4
Pulse: Readers share how they're overcoming the bidding war objection
This week, our readers share how they're working with buyers to set expectations about bidding wars and multiple-offer situations — a common objection in today's fierce market
by Inman May 4
What agents should know about home solar power systems
Solar panels are a great investment and can make a home more attractive to buyers, so agents should have a basic understanding of common residential systems
by Gerard Splendore May 3