One year later, Amazon's HQ2 drives massive housing shortage in Virginia
Since the retail giant announced plans to build an HQ2 office in Arlington County, Virginia, home prices have grown 32.9 percent year-over-year. Meanwhile, active listings are down 49 percent
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
A brief history of the open house
Open houses, which have been evolving for 100 years, used to draw thousands of people and stretch on for days
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 13
Are open houses too dangerous to justify?
Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Instagram tests removing 'like' counts from US profiles
Instagram head Adam Mosseri said the decision is to help improve users’ mental health
by Marian McPherson Nov 11
WATCH: Delivering 7-star service in a 3-star industry
Connect Flashback: How one agent sustains 100% referral business
by Inman Nov 11
Do open houses still work?
On the 100th anniversary of the open house, a growing number of agents are debating their relevance. Others are simply walking away from the time-honored practice
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 11
Kleard Now launches app for self-guided tours of vacant homes
Identity verification software Kleard pushes into self-guided buyer tours by partnering with a smart-lock manufacturer. The product launches in early 2020 with availability in 23 markets
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 8
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Nov 8
Redfin CEO doubles down on support for pocket listing ban
In a new blog post, Glenn Kelman argues that exclusive listings lead to discrimination and urged real estate professionals to take a stand by supporting a proposed ban
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 6
30+ year-end marketing ideas to help you stand out
Finish the year strong with the best pop-bys, gifts and mementos for the holiday season
by Christy Murdock Nov 6
Fear disruption? Focus on agent-generated leads
Opinion
Being involved in your community and staying visible and personable is crucial to staying relevant
by Brian Walker Nov 5
Discounter Assist-2-Sell joins Compass in opposing Bright MLS pocket listing ban
The discount brokerage argued in a letter that Bright MLS's new policy banning pocket listings will 'act as a restraint of trade'
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 4
New BoomTown features are more of the same — easy and effective
Opinion
The popular real estate marketing platform's new features, announced this summer, offer sharp, easy-to-learn marketing and an easy way to jump into the conversation with online leads
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 4
How to become the go-to agent in your neighborhood
Start small, look at the numbers, get to know people, and create a budget
by Missy Yost Nov 4
8 steps for crafting a winning 2020 business plan
Set yourself up for longterm success by creating a business plan and executing it
by John Giffen Nov 3