How to fight back against real estate cyberfraud
As with the overwhelming majority of cyberattacks, the most effective defense against real estate fraud is awareness. Here's how you can keep yourself and your clients protected
by Zack Schuler Jul 2
Keeping It Real: What's next in 2020?
What's the plan after July Fourth? Continuing to do your part and be of service to those around you
by Peter Lorimer Jul 2
Work your sphere! 3 ways to beef up your referral network
Here’s how to form an effective communication plan with your sphere of influence and consistently act on it
by Troy Palmquist Jul 2
Pulse: What's the right formula for a strong team in 2020?
This week, we're kicking off our new teams theme month by asking you, our readers, what you think makes for a strong and effective team this year
by Inman Jul 1
Want to convert listing appointments into signed listings? Here's the solution
This week, Tami Bonnell, the CEO of EXIT Realty, weighs in on ways agents can provide more value to their sellers on their next listing appointment and the 4 questions they need to ask clients
by Bernice Ross Jul 1
The closing process is painful! Someone disrupt it already
Opinion
If electronic signatures can cement a purchase agreement, why can’t they be utilized for all the other closing documents? Doing that would, if nothing else, save the trees — and our sanity
by Jay Thompson Jul 1
Real estate marketplace Sundae earns $16.55M in Series A funding
The company, which focuses exclusively on dated and distressed properties, plans to use the funds to expand to new markets beyond Southern California
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
How one broker is helping immigrant buyers navigate the homebuying process
Kennedy Akinlosotu recently affiliated his brokerage Nations Realty with ERA Real Estate to help him achieve his vision
by Patrick Kearns Jun 30
Get it done! 4 tips for keeping your day on track
As we begin to enter the next phase, now is a great opportunity for agents to implement good work habits to maximize their productivity and return to business with greater focus than ever
by Santiago Arana Jun 30
Realogy unveils first-ever benefits program for AARP members
The benefits program will allow AARP members to receive $300 to $5,500 when buying or selling a home with one of Realogy's residential real estate brands
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
What agents need to know about mortgages during (and after) COVID-19
As experts and advisers, real estate agents have always played an important role for homebuyers. But it’s clear that during the coronavirus era, they have even more responsibility to educate clients on what's happening in today's market
by Salomon Chong Jun 30
Pulse: The books that should be on every agent's summer reading list
Just in case you're in the throes of planning what your summer will look like this year, here are a few books to consider adding to the season's reading list
by Inman Jun 30
5 credit myths to explain to first-time homebuyers
Before first-time homebuyers pull the trigger on buying a new home, they should understand some common misconceptions in the credit reporting industry as they go through the prequalification and preapproval process. Here's how agents can help
by Vance Kellogg Jun 30
Chime and social media ad agency Dippidi announce new partnership
The companies announced on Monday a partnership to help real estate professionals boost lead generation and conversion rates
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 29
Nightmare Queens home listed for $829K is 'unlivable'
Dirt-covered surfaces, cracks piercing the walls, filthy bathrooms with broken tiles and vines invading the kitchen — all for a whopping $829K
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 29
John Legend to Houston Association of Realtors: 'Fix the real problem'
The singer asked the real estate industry to focus on housing discrimination instead of fixing 'fake' problems, like removing 'master' from multiple listing service descriptions
by Marian McPherson Jun 29