Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello buy Barry Bonds' former estate
Located in Beverly Hills, the main home boasts 17,100 square feet and is designed in the style of an Italianate villa
Behold! 20 of the biggest residential real estate sales of 2020 (so far)
Midway through the year, Inman breaks down some of the most expensive transactions of 2020 and finds that the pace of high-dollar deals hasn't been hampered by the pandemic
Entertainment mogul David Geffen buys LA luxury estate for $68M
The home, which Geffen bought from Los Angeles Olympic Organizing Committee President Casey Wasserman, has a long Hollywood history
26 resources to help you begin your anti-racism journey
Don't know how to cope with everything happening in the world? These 26 books, films, essays, podcasts and experts will help you turn thoughts into actions
by Marian McPherson Jun 10
What will real estate tech look like a year from now?
During the pandemic, technology was (and still is) at the heart of every real estate agent's business. But after the world reopens, how long will its impact last? A few agents weigh in
by Kari Klaus Jun 9
The 7-second sell: How to maximize your listing's potential
Opinion
In the same way that most people visiting online dating sites are not looking for a “project,” a high percentage of today’s buyers do not want fixer-uppers. Help ensure your listing makes a great first impression with these essential tips
by Carl Medford Jun 7
House on the highest street in Palm Beach sells for $15.2M
The lakefront home was owned by the same family for 40 years before the sale
Turn that 'no' into a 'yes': 9 problem-solvers for agents
Opinion
Use these skills to improve your ability to solve problems and get the answer you need
by Bernice Ross Jun 3
10 common staging mistakes that could hurt your listing
Staging can make your life — and your sellers' and buyers' experiences — infinitely more rewarding, if you approach it right
by Nicole Solari May 30
This Maryland house has an entire village in the basement
It may look like just another mansion in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, but the basement hides a mini Main Street
(Agent dressed as) Bigfoot spotted in California listing photos
The listing was up for 4 days before Coldwell Banker agent Daniel Oster added the Bigfoot photos, which drew more than 640,000 views on Zillow alone. The home is now in contract
Sister of Steve Mnuchin sues potential buyers for deal fallout
Valerie Mnuchin claims her penthouse's potential buyers exploited the COVID-19 crisis to try and renegotiate the sale contract, which resulted in the co-op board rejecting the deal
by Lillian Dickerson May 26
10 tips for buyers putting in offers sight unseen amid coronavirus
Buying a property without seeing it in person is hardly ideal. But, in the new world created by COVID-19, virtual touring is becoming increasingly common
by Nicole Solari May 26
Home staging can be done virtually — here's how
Opinion
Just because in-person interactions are limited doesn't mean that agents can't help clients take advantage of services like staging. This is how homeowners can complete the process virtually, step by step
by Jennie Norris May 25
Stop! 7 things you shouldn't do on listing appointments
Opinion
Selling yourself is a little bit like dating. You have to make a great first impression. So, here are a few things to keep in mind if you want to impress your clients from the get-go and make them feel like you're the perfect fit for their needs
by Ron Wynn May 23
The Real Word: Investing in real estate during a pandemic
Opinion
Also this week: SoftBank's record loss and a few basic ways to do listing videos right
by Byron Lazine May 22