Here's the real estate market data every agent needs in 2025
The agents who will thrive this year aren’t waiting for the market to change, Jimmy Burgess writes. They’re making the market work for them
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 17
Gary Keller, Opendoor stock, one broker’s TikTok: Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 15
Opendoor CEO Carrie Wheeler resigns under pressure from investors, co-founder
After months of investor criticism, Carrie Wheeler has resigned as Opendoor CEO. A search for a new CEO is now underway
by Taylor Anderson Aug 15
Coachella for real estate pros: How I navigate the industry's big events
While conferences and networking events may seem worlds apart from your favorite music festival, they have more in common than you may expect, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Aug 14
3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick
Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all 3 of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums
by Annette DeCicco Aug 14
How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages
Understanding the ins and outs of financing options, including interest-only mortgages, makes you a valuable resource for educating your clients, Clever's Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Aug 13
How to choose real estate tech without wasting time (or budget)
Looking for new tech partners? Here are the tips you’ll need, the questions to ask and the red flags to watch for before you sign on the dotted line from broker-owner Jessica Souza
by Jessica Souza Aug 13
If you had 5 minutes with real estate's most seasoned veterans, here's what you'd ask: Pulse
We're bringing you advice from some of the industry's most exciting thought leaders, so we asked you to supply the questions
by Inman Aug 12
What you can learn from a world-renowned wedding photographer
Troy Palmquist talks with photographer Chris J. Evans about branding, referrals, relationship building and entrepreneurship
by Troy Palmquist Aug 12
7 ways AI is helping my real estate team — and 8 ways it’s not
Does your team secretly (or not so secretly) resent AI tools? Rachael Hite writes about ways to give them a road map for success
by Rachael Hite Aug 12
Crisis-proof leadership? Women wrote the playbook
Opinion
The leadership style many women embody — grounded in nuance, care and long-term thinking — is not only valid but essential in today's market, brokerage CEO Dezireh Eyn writes
by Dezireh Eyn Aug 12
10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues
Buying or selling a property is a big decision, coach Darryl Davis writes, and giving clients the time and space they need to make their decision is important
by Darryl Davis Aug 11
7 tips for building a side hustle that supports your real estate business
When done right, a side gig can strengthen your career with new income streams, increased visibility and connections that compound over time, broker Cassie Walker Johnson writes
Could your lender co-marketing violate RESPA? The Download
Learn more about a North Carolina 'pay-for-play' scheme, and get new ideas for optimizing your marketing while providing clients with the finance-related guidance they need
by Christy Murdock Aug 11
7 ways to know your business is thriving (even if the market isn’t)
The market doesn’t have to determine the trajectory of your real estate business
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 10
History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills
Opinion
There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect
by Carl Medford Aug 8