Homes.com sent direct mailers to sellers across the country asking them to pay to ‘boost’ their homes
Many agents have gathered in online forums to criticize the mailers as ‘unethical.’ But Homes.com’s parent company says most agents are fine with them
by Taylor Anderson Jul 16
Whether it’s a penthouse or a purse, visibility matters: Exclusive
Opinion
Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane writes that private property listing claims ignore the basic logic of supply and demand
by Kamini Lane Jul 11
7 interior design hacks every agent should know
Real estate agents don’t have to be interior decorators, broker Annette DeCicco writes, but they should be able to provide design solutions so buyers can choose their own designs
by Annette DeCicco Jul 11
Are sellers coming off the sidelines? 'It depends': Pulse
As national numbers suggest an end to the lock-in effect, we asked: How is it playing out in the neighborhoods you serve?
by Inman Jul 9
EXp CEO: You can’t champion consumers and gatekeep listings
Opinion
In an Inman Exclusive, Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, writes that exposure sells homes, while shielding listings hurts sellers, limits buyers and undermines trust
by Leo Pareja Jul 7
7 secrets that sell: Summer staging on a smart budget
Luxury expert Chris Pollinger talks to the leadership team at LA's Elite Home Staging about the features that get luxury homes sold in the summertime
by Chris Pollinger Jul 4
Here's how you think the private listings battle will play out: Pulse
Inman readers weigh in on private listings, portal wars and the way current controversies will play out for agents and the clients they serve
by Inman Jul 2
zillow private listing ban
The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now
by Taylor Anderson Jun 30
Best listing on the street: Differentiate your service with home repair solutions
As the market shifts, it’s important that your listing stands out from the competition. Troy Palmquist helps you help your sellers get market-ready fast
by Troy Palmquist Jun 30
Facebook Marketplace: The effective tool most agents skip
Holly Brink shares agent Abby Goodell's no-frills strategy for turning Facebook Marketplace posts into legit buyer leads and examines why most agents overlook the platform
by Holly Brink Jun 24
The price isn’t right? How to talk sellers through their concerns
Sellers don't want the slickest pitch or biggest promise, coach Darryl Davis writes. They want guidance without pressure. Here’s how to talk them through pricing objections and win the listing
by Darryl Davis Jun 20
24-year-old Twitch streamer Adin Ross buys $26M Florida mansion
The controversial Grand Theft Auto streamer secured the 10-acre property with a $12.7M mortgage. The sellers are aerospace executives who built a new home on the estate in 2024
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings
Opinion
The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes
by Jeff Tucker Jun 18
Frank Lloyd Wright's prairie-style DeRhodes House lists near $1.18M
The first home that late American architect Frank Lloyd Wright ever built in Indiana, near the beginning of his storied career — and one of 2 in South Bend — has just hit the market for $1.175M
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 16
The 3 stages of a listing — and how to win each one
Put effort into the before, during and after of the listing appointment to position the property and generate additional leads from the process, Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Jun 13
8 tips for maximizing a listing's square footage as an agent
Agents can help sellers get the most value for their property by presenting a sleek, appealing home that's optimized every single square foot of space, Clever's Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Jun 11