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 1
The Real Word: Is Zillow becoming a transaction platform?
Opinion
All signs point to yes. Here are the top takeaways from Zillow Unlock
by Byron Lazine Nov 1
How to manage buyer expectations in a shifting market
Opinion
Focus on 'needs' versus 'wants,' and help clients to see the bigger financial picture
by Carl Medford Nov 1
Bright MLS defends pocket listing ban in face of Compass threat
The Mid-Atlantic multiple listing service invited Compass to come discuss a policy that bans off-market listings but said it is not afraid of a lawsuit and won't back down
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
What real estate executives think of NAR's pocket listing policy
One CEO said NAR's policy 'levels the playing field,' but others expressed skepticism at a one-size-fits-all solution
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 31
Please don't call me again! 5 ways agents can turn it around
It's possible to sow seeds for future business with a sign-off
by Teke Wiggin Oct 31
Keeping It Real: Why you have to take control
Opinion
Do yourself a favor, and get out of your own way
by Peter Lorimer Oct 31
A decade of social media marketing: The good, the bad and the ugly
Opinion
It's taken 10 years for the real estate industry to truly understand and embrace this method of marketing
by Teresa Boardman Oct 31
8 real estate myths that need to be busted for good
Opinion
Consumers believe these falsehoods about the real estate industry — we need to debunk them
by Cara Ameer Oct 30
Joe McLean Managing Partner, Intersect Capital at luxury connect 2019
Money manager Joe McLean shared his story at Luxury Connect and offered agents strategies for communicating with wealthy clients
by Inman Oct 30
Fright and flight: 5 issues that'll spook potential buyers
Homeshoppers will likely run for the hills if they see these potential problems
by Carl Medford Oct 30
Agents react to searing Consumer Federation report on commissions
The Consumer Federation of America on Monday published a report about real estate commissions — here’s what agents and brokers had to say about the findings
by Marian McPherson Oct 30
Oliver Space, a furnishing rental startup backed by Opendoor's CEO, nabs $7M
Oliver Space aims to help people avoid the time and upfront costs of trips to retailers
by Teke Wiggin Oct 30
Connect: Attendees share why you should be at ICNY in January
13 reasons you need to be at ICNY — straight from the words of our Connect alumni
by Inman Oct 30
Tennessee treehouse, once the world's largest, burns to ground
Built by a local minister in the 1990s, the 97-foot-tall treehouse was reduced to rubble in just 15 minutes
Pocket listings are bad for consumers — period
Opinion
The MLS functions because of bilateral cooperation and compensation. You have to 'pay to play,' and you pay with providing your listings
by Jay Thompson Oct 30