Redfin opens up Redfin Premier luxury services to homebuyers
Redfin Premier services will now be available to homebuyers across 28 markets. The brokerage also announced new designs for its Redfin Premier Agent profiles and listings
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
One-time $100M Bel Air mansion falls to Earth with huge price cut
'Realistically in this market, this is what it's worth — it's priced to sell,' said Shawn Elliott of Nest Seekers, one of the agents who listed the 41,000-square-foot spec home last week
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 17
Waiting for clients? Here’s what you should be doing
The ebb and flow of the real estate business can be affected by the seasons, the economy and more. Here's how to weather the slow times while building your business
by Amie Quirarte Feb 17
Richard Hottinger and team return to Douglas Elliman after 7 years
Hottinger, whose team was previously affiliated with Corcoran, returned to Elliman to gain a firmer foothold in Miami and for development project opportunities, he told Inman exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 16
Pacaso firms up co-ownership union with HomeServices of America
Pacaso’s model gives luxury agents something new to offer clients, as well as opens their representation services to buyers who were once shut out of the traditional second-home market
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 15
Corcoran Legends Realty acquires Renwick Real Estate
The Westchester County-based Corcoran Group franchisee has welcomed the long-standing independent brokerage to its ranks, adding 16 agents and 1 new office
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
Artist's psychedelic hula-hooping home lists in Colorado for $560K
A rainbow escape awaits the buyer of a psychedelic home in Colorado Springs where the house's interior is a colorful array of faux fur, murals, funky light fixtures, art installations and more
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
There's freedom in saying no, setting boundaries, saying goodbye
Opinion
If you don’t set boundaries, you can’t expect clients to respect them. Set firm boundaries, and communicate them upfront
by Amie Quirarte Feb 15
Fresh off Super Bowl baby bump, Rihanna's starter home hits market
John Legend and Chrissy Teigen also lived in the Beverly Hills home from 2016 to 2021. After an initial unsuccessful offering of $19.25M, the current owner is attempting to offload it at a loss
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 14
Real Tea: 'Buying Beverly Hills' agents dish on rookie mistakes
From mispronouncing finishes to being ill-prepared for showings, these agents get real about learning the tough lessons while being filmed for reality TV
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 14
Sotheby's snags leading South-Central Texas team to form affiliate
The team formerly known as the Southern District Properties Group at Compass will now become Sotheby's newest affiliate in Texas, Southern District Sotheby's International Realty
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 13
When your toughest competitor is the other agent
The next time you experience a hot-headed real estate agent on the other side of the deal, try these tips to cool it down
by Amie Quirarte Feb 13
'Our values shot up astronomically': Behind Coeur d'Alene's viral ascent
A highly livable city with space to spread out suddenly becomes attractive to wealthy, out-of-state buyers who can now work remotely. What will happen to the market in 2023
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
A home touted as the priciest in the US a decade ago returns to market
A Connecticut estate made headlines in 2014 when it sold for $120M, making it America's priciest home sale at the time. Now its owners are giving it a shot on the market for $30M more
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 10
Are smart faucets worth the money?
Opinion
New smart kitchen faucets from companies like Kohler and Moen can be controlled via voice and app on your phone, but are they worth the cost?
by Brandon Doyle Feb 10
Why 'dog days' are great for business
Opinion
The challenge of differentiation and capturing a buyer’s attention is monumental, for even the most skilled agents. In this agent's case, 'man’s best friend' is also an agent’s best friend
by Craig Spano Feb 10