What's the outlook on the rental market now?
Opinion
To stay in front of the chaos, real estate investors need to know where the rental market really stands. Here's what you need to know — from macro data like unemployment and vacancy rates to how various property types are faring
by Bob Collopy Jul 27
4 ways to enhance your customer service plan right now
Customer service is more than just completing tasks and getting to closing — it's about building a positive memory for someone finding their way to a new home
by Rachael Hite Jul 27
Pandemic isn't slowing new agent real estate license applications
Inman collected the latest licensing data from states across the US and found that, despite dire early predictions, there hasn't been an exodus out of the industry. In fact, after a dip early in the pandemic, some states are seeing an increase in new applications
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 27
9 realities your clients will face when buying as-is properties
Opinion
A ‘Money Pit’ is funny when it stars Tom Hanks and Shelly Long, but when it’s your clients, make sure your buyers aren’t actors in a real-time remake — and you’ll be a big star
by Nicole Solari Jul 26
3 mistakes newbies make while shooting video
There's one reality that agents need to get used to — video is here to stay. So, here are a few basic but powerful principles that can help transform a video from amateur to professional-looking
by Andrew Fortune Jul 25
Summer’s hottest amenity? A private pool to wait out the pandemic
Once considered a nice-to-have, private pools are becoming essential for homeowners as the pandemic rages on
'We don't need another $30M home': Mauricio Umansky on the LA luxury market
The founder of The Agency discusses what types of high-end homes are selling now
How smart tech can help sell homes in today's world
In today's world, real estate agents should have their fingers on the pulse of trends that help sell homes. One trend worth noting? Smart home tech, which can add tremendous value to a property — especially now
by Brandon Doyle Jul 24
The Real Word: Homes are selling faster than ever
More this week: Tips for agents who hate sales and the newest hire for a Florida real estate firm
by Byron Lazine Jul 24
This team had its best month ever in the middle of a pandemic
While some real estate groups took time to rest and reset during the pandemic, the Detroit-based Packer Group kicked business into high gear
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
Stuck in a rut? 3 simple, smart ways to self-motivate
When you're feeling low on energy, it's easy to lose sight of what you're working toward. So, here are some smart ways to cultivate a productive environment and pick yourself back up
by Santiago Arana Jul 23
5 skills GOAT real estate leaders have in common
You may think of leadership as being all about the leader, but the best leaders know it's all about, well, everyone else. The best leaders possess these 5 leadership qualities — and you can develop them for yourself
by Chris Pollinger Jul 23
Kick it up a notch — 5 tips for conducting business virtually
Yes, a lot of professionals are still working from home. Although it's impossible to ignore the inherent difficulties associated with the current state of things, agents need to rise above them and improve these 5 practices
by Jeremy Kamm Jul 23
Britney Spears' former heavily gated mansion hits the market
The stylish Los Angeles garden mansion, shrouded in trees and heavily gated within a gated community in Beverly Hills, just hit the market for $6.8M