Summer outlook: Real estate heads into buying season on firm footing
In our multipart series on the US housing market this summer, Inman's Jim Dalrymple reports that the market hasn't fully returned to normal yet, but a number of metrics including prices and pending sales suggest it has been resilient amid the coronavirus crisis
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 22
A simple way to double your agents' production this summer
Thriving in a shifting market is all about making adjustments. Here's how one Utah-based real estate group doubled production by adopting gamification — yes, in the midst of this pandemic
by Brandon Doyle Jun 21
Foreclosures are up. What agents should know about seized properties
Now that many restrictions have expired, foreclosure filings are on the rise once again; here’s what you should know to pursue foreclosures
by Nicole Solari Jun 20
Happy Father's Day! 27 dad jokes fit for real estate agents
Humor in fatherhood: It’s purely (dad)olescent and a hereditary (f)art
by Inman Jun 19
Under Armour founder unloads Federalist-style DC home for $17.2M
Kevin Plank, the sportswear company's founder, sold the Georgetown pied-a-terre after lowering the price from $29.5M
KW, Compass agents win big as Real Trends adjusts ranking system
Kyle Seyboth of Keller Williams and Alexa Lambert of Compass snagged top individual agent awards from the Real Trends + Tom Ferry The Thousand rankings Friday after Real Trends added new categories and altered its methodology
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
The Real Word: How the iBuyer business model is evolving
More this week: changing markets around big cities and a gift card project that supports local business and the community
by Byron Lazine Jun 19
Smart home tech for agents: Which smart switch is right for you?
Controlling the lights in a home through a tried-and-true voice assistant or a smartphone app is not only helpful, but also incredibly convenient. Here's what homeowners should look for when weighing their options
by Brandon Doyle Jun 19
Why isn't luxury real estate more inclusive?
Black people often get left out of high-end real estate for a host of interconnected reasons: income disparities, home value disparities and outright discrimination
Who says you can't go home again? 2.7M adults have moved back home since March
Among 18- to 25-year-olds, a 12% decline in individuals living on their own translates into a $726M slash in rent revenue, according to Zillow. That's 1.4% of the US rental market
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 19
NYC heads into phase 2 of reopening — but don't expect much to change
As New York City prepares to enter phase 2 on Monday, a number of agents expressed ambivalence over resuming in-person showings or heading back into the office
by Patrick Kearns Jun 18
Can a Donald Trump campaign sign scare away homebuyers?
With elections less than 5 months away, campaign signs are studding lawns. With political divisions growing, some agents say the charged climate could have an impact on sales
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
4 things we learned from our most beneficial team training
Pandemic or not, there are always going to be opportunities in the marketplace, so it's important to know how to find and identify them. Here's what one team learned during a training course on winning in today's market
by Kevin Kauffman Jun 18
Our house isn’t someone’s deal — stop texting and calling
Opinion
People's homes are more than just pieces of real estate — they're sanctuaries, especially now. That's why agents need to ease up on sleazy and pushy marketing tactics during this difficult time and be more thoughtful instead
by Teresa Boardman Jun 18