Not good at arranging throw pillows? Good thing there's Stagerie
Opinion
A web app developed by a Des Moines agent gives those who aren't good at staging — or those who don't like having that conversation with their clients — a way to offer advice without coming across as pushy
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 21
3 ways to tap into your ‘information advantage’ to win listings
By taking advantage of the wealth of information available to them, agents can better serve their clients and secure more business
by Troy Palmquist Aug 20
Zillow launches reviews and ratings service for homebuilders
Builder Ratings and Reviews will let consumers write reviews of their home's builder, and then display those reviews on builders' Zillow pages
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 19
Dear Marketing Mastermind: Where can I find sellers now?
Opinion
Everybody talks about low inventories, but nobody does anything about it. Find out how to get the listings you need for the buyers who are still looking
by Christy Murdock Aug 19
How good is your email communication? A few ways to improve
Email is a particularly valuable means of communication in real estate especially now, when sharing information about listings and dealing efficiently with buyers and sellers are key. That's why you need to get it right. Here's how
by Gerard Splendore Aug 17
Preparing to list? 9 talking points that'll squash seller fears
Honing your approach to these conversations can enhance your listing presentation and mentally prepare your sellers for the nuances of a COVID-19 seller’s market
by Teresa Mack Aug 16
Zumper, Matterport to tag-team 3D apartment tours
The well-funded, fast-growing online apartment marketplace is now offering Matterport tours to its landlords, revealing in a survey that 72% of tenants would rent sight-unseen if a 3D tour was available
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 13
Nailed it! How to create DIY listing videos like a pro
Opinion
For those of you who might not have the professional video budget, mastering iPhone property video is the cost-effective solution you need in your back pocket
by Troy Palmquist Aug 13
ActivePipe rolls out custom content campaigns
The Australian email marketing company's newest offering lets agents send emails according to categorized personas for more accurate targeting
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 12
Do agents still need websites? Hell yes
Opinion
Some agents argue that there's no need to put the time and effort into building and maintaining a website when there's strong social media game. Wrong!
by Jay Thompson Aug 12
How a married couple is making fixer-uppers go viral on Instagram
Elizabeth and Ethan Finkelstein, the creators of Cheap Old Houses, talk to Inman about their popular Instagram account and how agents can benefit from its 1.1 million followers
Are we witnessing the end of professional real estate photography?
Opinion
With full-service, overnight editors, apps, creative middlemen and the rise of smartphone camera capabilities, have professional photographers lost their hold on your listings?
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 11
Will Instagram's new video feature Reel in fleeing TikTok users?
Facebook's newest social media tool Instagram Reels was announced 24 hours before President Trump announced a ban that will take effect in 45 days on TikTok
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 7
Coldwell Banker debuts new pandemic-inspired ad
The ad, dubbed 'All We have Is Home,' is filled with crowdsourced video and focuses on the idea of home during the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
TopHap empowers real estate data like no other
Opinion
Set to go live in California next week, the data analytics platform has shifted from a data geek's new toy to a powerful, market-data-know-it-all, now runway-ready and gorgeous
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 30