Want happy, productive agents? Make their pay your priority
Opinion
Getting paid promptly for your work is surprisingly hard in our high-tech world. Make it a priority for your agents to make sure they feel valued
by Teresa Boardman Nov 15
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Nov 15
In the future, an open house without the house
Technology is turning open houses into data generators and eliminating the need to visit property in the first place. Meanwhile agents are staging bigger and bigger events
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 15
Are listing agents the right people to present your buyer offers?
Here's how to navigate this tricky situation without stepping on anyone's toes
by Bernice Ross Nov 15
It’s time to lean out: An open letter to men in leadership
Opinion
At this point, it's way past time to provide women in our organizations the opportunities and recognition they deserve
by Chris Pollinger Nov 14
Wayfair expands virtual-staging tools in mobile app
The app upgrades from the household goods retailer underline a shift to home-shopping and viewing experiences that rely on new visualization technologies.
by Teke Wiggin Nov 14
Everything is public. Is the real estate industry ready?
Opinion
If you step back and look at the recent debate about pocket listings, it was always about transparency. Make listings available for everyone to see instantly. No holding back
by Brad Inman Nov 14
Making repair requests? 7 guidelines to ensure the deal doesn't tank
Opinion
What constitutes an unreasonable repair request? Here's how to prevent your transaction from blowing up
by Carl Medford Nov 14
Why open houses — home and away — are lead machines
Opinion
There's a lot of debate about the value of open houses. Whether you're in your neighborhood or on vacation, I find they're great for networking and expanding your sphere
by Troy Palmquist Nov 14
A Realtor's lament: Why open houses feel dirty
Opinion
Maybe we should stop chasing consumers and instead give them massive value when they become our clients. They might respect our profession more
by Stacey Duvall Nov 14
Keeping It Real: Be a leader during uncertain times
Opinion
Run toward the white space, and you'll come out on top as a leader when the future seems murky
by Peter Lorimer Nov 14
779 Stradella Rd
Jeffrey Yohai pleaded guilty to an array of fraud schemes involving high-end Los Angeles real estate
One year later, Amazon's HQ2 drives massive housing shortage in Virginia
Since the retail giant announced plans to build an HQ2 office in Arlington County, Virginia, home prices have grown 32.9 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, active listings are down 49 percent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
Announcing the first round of speakers for Inman Connect New York
These dynamic leaders won’t hold back on what’s happening in the industry right now
by Inman Nov 13
Wells Fargo backs 8 green housing startups
The bank's selection of startups focused on green technologies for residential buildings complements its $1B pledge toward affordable housing
by Teke Wiggin Nov 13
Owners pull sex dungeon home off market, pivot to BDSM rental
The Pennsylvania property went viral after Zillow and Redfin took down photos of its so-called sex dungeon