Don't wait, create! Help find hidden inventory for your buyers
Opinion
Inventory continues to be a challenge for all real estate agents, but you don’t have to wait passively for the market to provide inventory
by Tom Toole May 11
Will you negotiate commission? Here's what readers said
For some agents and brokers, the very idea of negotiating commission is taboo. For others, negotiation, even on commission is always on the table, especially in hyper-competitive markets
by Inman May 11
Use seller leasebacks to give your clients more options
Opinion
Providing creative solutions to buyers and sellers, such as leasebacks, is a tangible way to add value for clients and create opportunities
by Julie Busby May 11
How to help a homebuyer sweeten an offer — without going too far
Contingency clauses are there to protect buyers and shouldn't be dropped lightly. Here's how agents can help advise clients navigating the tricky situations that offer-sweeteners can create
by Daniel Houston May 11
Douglas Elliman sees increasing revenue in Q1 earnings
The brokerage saw its revenues increase 13.2% compared to the same quarter last year, spurred mainly by the luxury market
by Ben Verde May 10
Zillow flexes in the face of a cooling market: DelPrete
Opinion
Zillow and Realtor.com's Q1 results shine a light on two key factors: overall revenue growth is slowing and Zillow's next-gen lead gen business, Zillow Flex, is building momentum
by Mike DelPrete May 10
Why my opinion on Roe v. Wade doesn't matter
Opinion
Although the overturning of Roe v. Wade promises to have a massive cultural impact, some experts also posit an impact on migration patterns
by Jay Thompson May 10
Working with sellers in a market shift: 7 dos and don'ts
Opinion
Whether you've noticed or not, the market has already started to shift. Those who embrace the new reality and effectively coach their clients will come out ahead
by Carl Medford May 10
'Much needed' or 'Ridiculous'? Realtors sound off on NAR fee hike
Paying $10 more for the trade group's consumer ad campaign has agents and brokers reevaluating what they're getting for their NAR membership
by Andrea V. Brambila May 10
Passing the exam: How do we treat LGBTQ+ clients and colleagues?
Opinion
We are experiencing a midterm exam for humanity. Find out how the industry can do a better job of working with LGBTQ+ colleagues and serving all clients
by Ryan Weyandt May 10
Compass brings Shopify CTO Allan Leinwand on as board member
The ‘engineering visionary’ who also worked at Slack, Zynga and Cisco Systems, will help guide Compass during a period of rapid growth
by Jim Dalrymple II May 9
Death knell for disputed love letter ban as Oregon concedes court ruling
Oregon's ban on homebuyer love letters would be ruled unconstitutional if a judge accepts a deal the state has struck with the brokerage that filed suit against the ban last year
by Daniel Houston May 9
3 ways to keep your team engaged, happy and productive during the 'Great Resignation' 
Opinion
The Great Resignation means that you need to pay extra attention to your team. Shift your focus so that your staff stays loyal and doesn't start looking elsewhere
by Marion Weiler May 9
Does a good earnings season foreshadow trouble ahead?
Many real estate companies did very well during the first quarter of 2022, but their leaders also repeatedly mentioned the specter of 'headwinds' on the horizon
by Jim Dalrymple II May 9
Goodbye burnout! 5 strategies to reduce real estate stress
Opinion
Coach Darryl Davis shares tips for how to stop the burnout, reenergize and empower yourself to achieve more with less stress
by Darryl Davis May 9
Can't wait? 4 tips to grow your social media following quickly
Opinion
When growing your social media audience, remember that it will be a marathon and not a sprint. You want to build a qualified audience that will be receptive and will engage with your content
by Laura Stace May 9