Stand out: 9 contract terms that sellers love
Opinion
In low-inventory, ultra-competitive markets like the one we're currently experiencing, buyers and their agents are coming up with a host of creative contract terms to help sway sellers
by Cara Ameer Jun 29
Pulse: Readers share the biggest rookie mistake agents make
From incorrectly handling contracts to betting on the wrong brokerage, this week, our readers talk about early-career mistakes real estate agents make (and what they can learn from them)
by Inman Jun 29
Why home prices aren't actually as high as they appear
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives deeper into the topics of inflation and home values, explaining why, contrary to popular opinion, inflation-adjusted house prices really haven’t skyrocketed
by Matthew Gardner Jun 29
IBuyers are entering the previously untouched Northeast market: Mike DelPrete
Billion-dollar disruptors are coming to the Northeast market, featuring new models like instant offers, cash offers and buy-before-you-sell programs. Are agents and brokers ready?
by Mike DelPrete Jun 28
What real estate agents should know about laminate countertops
Real estate agents who understand the availability of different laminates and their many use cases bring an advantage to their clients when discussing renovation options
by Gerard Splendore Jun 28
Show your pride: How to stand up for inclusion
Pride Month is a great time for all of our industry to join with us and become allies in the community, while making sure LGBTQ+ homebuyers have the same housing opportunities as everyone else
Helping new build buyers? 5 pre-construction tips
The top things you should prepare pre-construction buyers for early
by Jason D. Greene Jun 26
The Real Word: Is Blackstone deal a sign the market will stay hot?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss signs the housing market will stay hot, nightmare houses and 2021 Agent Rankings from Real Trends
by Byron Lazine Jun 25
Pave their path to success! The value of mentoring young female professionals
Opinion
Extending guidance to other women is what helps build them into successful leaders. Here's why female mentorship for brokerages and teams is so important
by Marion Weiler Jun 25
What brokerage teams need in a post-pandemic world
From investing in creative marketing tools and aligning with a brokerage with serious brand power to tapping into a global network of pros, these strategies will help teams grow their business right now
by Rainy Hake Austin Jun 24
How to coach clients through an inventory-depleted market
It's not easy navigating a market with anemic inventory levels, which is why real estate pros should do what they can to help clients throughout the process. Here are a few key things agents need to do
by Mauricio Umansky Jun 24
Who owns my data?
From Zillow’s ShowingTime acquisition to pocket listings, RESO's CEO Sam DeBord breaks down all the buzziest tech conversations and debates from Inman Connect
by Sam DeBord Jun 24
Give them leverage! 6 ways to help agents do more
Opinion
It’s a win-win when agents are able to have the freedom to be more focused, more fulfilled and more successful in the long term
by Adam Hergenrother Jun 24
Pulse: What's the biggest rookie mistake you've seen?
To err is human — learning from those mistakes is what matters. So, what are some major ways rookie agents drop the ball during their first year or so on the job?
by Inman Jun 23
Stand out to win! How to make your buyer's offer jump off the page
With a barrage of impressive, over-asking offers flying in, how can your buyers stand out? It's no easy task, but these tips and strategies from the pros can help move your clients to the top of the list
by Bernice Ross Jun 23
Feeling introverted? 7 tips for dealing with people again
Opinion
Here are a few helpful tips for those times when you need to cross over to the extrovert side as you get back out there
by Jay Thompson Jun 23