A third of Realtors bought or sold a 'green' home in the past year
Thirty-two percent of respondents of a National Association of Realtors survey say they were involved in buying or selling a property that had eco-friendly features in the past year
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 23
inventory crisis
Zillow study shows surge of new listings could lessen frustrations for homebuyers
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 23
How to manage the impact of COVID-19 on your organization
Forget business as usual. Get in touch with the realities of the present moment to develop deeper relationships with your team and your clients
Smart Home Tech: How to choose the right home automation protocol
For consumers who want to integrate smart home products into one ecosystem, there are so many different paths to take. In short, Z-Wave, Zigbee and Wi-Fi are the most popular wireless technologies, but what sets them apart?
by Brandon Doyle Apr 23
The Real Word: How does climate change affect the housing market?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how climate change is affecting the housing market, Zillow’s ad campaign, and features you should be using on Facebook and Instagram
by Byron Lazine Apr 23
2 top Douglas Elliman execs jump to HomeServices of America
Douglas Elliman executives Brad Loe and Steven James, the president of the brokerage's New York City operations, will help craft HSA's growth strategy
by Marian McPherson Apr 22
New Compass agents countersue Howard Hanna for withholding compensation
Jennifer Crouse and Michael Hornung claim Howard Hanna owes them tens of thousands of dollars for work they did before being recruited by Compass
by Andrea V. Brambila Apr 22
It's a lawsuit waiting to happen! Avoid these post-closing problems
Post-closure issues can be stressful — and sometimes costly. Agents can take key steps to prevent them and reduce the risk of legal trouble
by Bernice Ross Apr 22
The Inman Handbook on today's intense inventory crisis
There aren't enough homes for everyone who wants them. That's driving up prices and stretching agents thin
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22
Find the right fit! How to strategically hire brokerage staff
An effective team is comprised of talented individuals who complement each other’s strengths, visions and work ethic. Here are a few strategies for hiring brokerage staff across various departments — plus some positive qualities to look for
by Rainy Hake Austin Apr 22
3 situations where agents let their egos get in the way
Achieving a certain level of success sometimes leads to an overinflated ego. However, more often than not, that sense of self-importance can get in the way of an agent's performance. Here are a few reasons and situations where ego hinders success
by Kathleen Black Apr 22
Feeling overwhelmed? 4 skills new agents should master first
Navigating the many processes and moving parts of this industry can seem overwhelming — especially to newly minted agents. But you can't be all things to all people. Here are the main things you need to focus on
by Faisal Susiwala Apr 22
5 tips for helping homebuyers navigate a new construction purchase
It's your responsibility to ensure that your client is well-represented by having excellent knowledge of the process, great relationships with builders, creating clear communication channels and providing the best experience possible for your clients
by Adam Hergenrother Apr 22
Build lifelong relationships! How to cultivate client loyalty
Providing clients with incredible customer service, hearing their feedback and having their best interest at heart will ensure an enduring relationship that can turn into new business should they choose to refer you to friends and family
by James Harris AND David Parnes Apr 22
Fair Housing Month: How are you championing education?
Opinion
There are still enough days left in Fair Housing Month to put together a plan for how you are going to educate yourself and your clients. Here's how one broker-owner is joining the conversation about fair housing — and how you can, too
by Teresa Boardman Apr 22
IBuyer purchases recover to pre-pandemic levels: DelPrete
The business model is undoubtedly here to stay, but not without its recovery challenges
by Mike DelPrete Apr 21