As fires ravage California, agents evacuate — and step up
Record-setting fires have burned more than 1.2 million acres in California, forcing hundreds of thousands of people from their homes
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 25
WattBuy empowers better buying decisions with big data-backed energy intelligence
Seattle startup uses multiple energy and carbon tracking sources and Zillow's API to power comprehensive home energy reports
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 25
Pulse: The toughest decisions our readers made this year
Last week, we asked you to share some of the tough calls you had to make this year in light of the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Aug 25
6 tips for crafting stronger buyer offers
Opinion
If you’re having to compete in a multiple-offer situation on every offer, you have to find a way to give your buyers as much of an edge as possible
by Alex Neir Aug 25
Back to school? 5 tips for a better work-school blend
Opinion
This isn’t business as usual. Stop holding yourself to outdated standards — find your blend, and keep pushing yourself at what you love to do
by Rachael Hite Aug 25
$22M listing makes WFH more exciting with some of SF's best views
The top-floor office of this San Francisco home is the highest residential point in the entire city, according to listing firm Sotheby's International Realty
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 24
How Corcoran Group shifted to focus on coaching to the moment
Corcoran Group shifted hard and fast to a fully virtual agent development program when the pandemic hit New York City mid-March. SVP of Learning and Development Marc Alter told Inman how his coaching team pivoted during the pandemic to best serve their agents
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 24
A guide to your mid-year business plan reboot
We're halfway through the year — when was the last time you checked how you're tracking against your 2020 business plan? Now is the time to evaluate and adapt
by David Medley Aug 24
4 rules for a more effective accountability partnership
Having an accountability partner goes a long way when it comes to setting your goals and taking proactive steps to achieve them. But in order for the relationship to work, there are a few things you need to consider
by Kathleen Black Aug 24
Lesson Learned: Choose people over numbers
As the head of AJ Team Realty, Northern Virginia’s Allen Johnson never forgets it’s all about the people he serves
by Christy Murdock Aug 24
When facing obstacles, pivot like a pro — here's how
Opinion
Basketball players, when confronted by a wall of defense, pivot to continue movement toward the net. Take cues from the sport to successfully pivot your business to continue moving forward in the midst of the current pandemic
by Carl Medford Aug 24
6 reasons your client should walk away from buying a house
As a buyer's agent, it's your responsibility to represent your client's best interests. If one of these scenarios presents itself, you should advise your client to rethink the sale
by Vance Kellogg Aug 23
Doing virtual tours? 10 things you should (and shouldn’t) do
Opinion
If you are dedicated to becoming the best listing agent you can be, you owe it to your clients to grow your marketing efforts using this valuable link
by Andrew Fortune Aug 22
Denver Realtor fired for removing BLM signs from neighborhood
A long-time Denver RE/MAX Alliance Realtor was recently fired for reports of her removing Black Lives Matter signs from the yards of the city's Hilltop neighborhood where she sells homes
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
How women can use their greatest superpowers in real estate
Opinion
If you’re a woman considering a career in real estate, harnessing these qualities and characteristics can set you up for success when working with clients and closing deals
by Amy Galvin Aug 21