15 tactics to help your buyer's offer stand out to sellers
Building relationships with the listing agents and addressing price, time, convenience and certainty can position buyers to win the home
by Jimmy Burgess May 2
Zillow hits back in REX antitrust lawsuit
Discount brokerage REX filed its antitrust lawsuit in March. But in a new filing, Zillow calls REX's claims "self serving" and without merit
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
How 5 top brokerages revamped their training programs
As the industry shifted in unprecedented ways over the past year, many of the country's biggest brokerages upgraded their training strategies to better serve their agents
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
The Real Word: What Biden's tax proposals might mean for real estate
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how Biden’s tax proposals could affect real estate, Zillow Zestimates in today’s housing market and Matt Lionetti’s latest Instagram Reel
by Byron Lazine Apr 30
5 people to watch at eXp as the virtual brokerage ramps up
It's the forward thinkers at eXp, like the following individuals highlighted below, that are setting the company up for success, both at the agent level and within the industry at large
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
Buying frenzy sapping your energy? 7 ways to take action
In this market, agents are working around the clock to write offer after offer for would-be buyers while also trying to soothe their jangled nerves. So, how can they avoid reaching a breaking point?
The buyer's agent who padlocked the gate: Stories from the wild world of real estate
Have you heard the latest boots-on-the-ground, can-you-believe-it story? Here are some of the most unusual and bizarre tales from this highly active spring market
by Christy Murdock Apr 30
What’s Next? Top design trends to expect post-pandemic
As we look ahead to the world post-pandemic, here are the trends that experts, agents and designers are seeing in home design and decor
by Christy Murdock Apr 30
Berkshire Hathaway
Marler & Marler has been in operation since 1858. The acquisition adds some of London's most exclusive neighborhoods to the brokerage's network
by Kelsey Ramírez Apr 29
EXp scoops up yet another high-powered team
The Adam Olsen team is based in Houston, Texas, and is at least the fourth big get for eXp in April alone
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 29
Compass launches first office in red-hot Raleigh, NC
Compass will enter the market with 55 agents representing $420 million in 2020 sales volume. This is the third new market Compass has added in April
by Marian McPherson Apr 29
Continuing to ride housing boom, Realogy posts its strongest Q1 ever
In an earnings report released Thursday, the company reported first-quarter net income of $33 million after losing money in the same quarter a year earlier. Mortgage and title played a growing role, and the company says it plans to accelerate its iBuyer program
by Marian McPherson Apr 29
What's In and whats out in real estate
Want to be the agent everyone wants to work with? Here, I've included some helpful tips and trends from our sessions at Inman Connect Now — as well as a handful of practices to steer clear of
by Laura Monroe Apr 29
Who's on your team? 13 key players you need by your side
There are so many options to consider when you're thinking about who is on your team in the larger sense. Who you partner with matters. Here are some important relationships you need to cultivate
by Adam Hergenrother Apr 29
3 ways to harness the power of positive thinking in your business
Having the right mindset is vital for succeeding in this industry — especially in the midst of a topsy-turvy year for real estate. Here's how positive thinking can really make a real and dramatic impact on your business
by Santiago Arana Apr 29
Beyond design: 3 ways to fully leverage your brokerage brand 
Think branding is just logos and pretty pictures? It goes deeper than that — and if it doesn’t, it should. Focus on these areas to ensure your brand is a true reflection of your real estate business