Get creative or go condo: 4 ways to score a win for luxury homebuyers 
Sotheby's International Realty outlined what's ahead for luxury consumers in its latest annual outlook, and how a shift in perspective can help buyers get ahead
by Marian McPherson Feb 18
'Worst house on best block' sparks bidding war, despite nary a bedroom
The decrepit 120-year-old townhouse at 320 Day Street went for $600K over its starting bid at a conservatorship sale auction on Jan. 7 despite having no bedrooms to speak of
by Ben Verde Jan 19
7 strategies for winning a bidding war
Remember that in a hot market like this, building a relationship with the agent can make a difference between your offer and the other 10 or so on the table. Here's how to stand out
Glenn Kelman shares 14 reasons the market is so 'bizarre' now
The Redfin CEO's latest Twitter thread reveals how far buyers are willing to go to win a home, including offering to name their child after a seller
by Marian McPherson May 25
5 assumptions that can harm your clients and hurt your commission
Opinion
Our advice: Never assume anything, and always practice due diligence
by Carl Medford May 18
What's In and whats out in real estate
Want to be the agent everyone wants to work with? Here, I've included some helpful tips and trends from our sessions at Inman Connect Now — as well as a handful of practices to steer clear of
by Laura Monroe Apr 29
The Inman Handbook on today's intense inventory crisis
There aren't enough homes for everyone who wants them. That's driving up prices and stretching agents thin
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22
Opendoor debuts cash-backed offers
Buyers will need to get pre-qualified with Opendoor Home Loans or another mortgage company. Then, Opendoor will pair the buyer with a real estate professional in their market
Craft an irresistible offer! 8 tips for helping your buyers win
Just like a job interview, you never get a second chance to make a first impression, and submitting an offer in today's market is very similar
by Cara Ameer Dec 9
Overwhelmed with multiple offers? Here's how to handle them better
In our current market, listing agents are finding their clients being met with multiple offers on their home. To ensure both sides leave the transaction happy, here are a few tips for effectively handling multiple-buyer situations
by Clarence Webb Sep 20
Losing bidding wars? 10 strategies for victory
With a red-hot seller's market, listings are now getting multiple offers — and agents have to be prepared for bidding wars. Here are a few tried-and-true strategies agents can use to beat out the competition
by Kseniya Korneva Aug 30
What's the future of iBuyers in light of COVID-19?
Opinion
Although no one knows exactly what the future holds for real estate, things seem particularly uncertain for iBuyers. Here's a look at the advantages and disadvantages these companies are facing as they navigate the current housing market
by Luke Babich Aug 28
Bidding wars get brutal as buyers chase dwindling supply
Buyers in some markets are offering hundreds of thousands of dollars over asking prices — and still losing bidding wars. 'Normally there's 13, maybe up to 20 offers. But 39 is bonkers.'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 14
'It’s as hot a seller’s market as I’ve ever seen': More than half of all July home offers faced competition
Salt Lake City, San Francisco and San Diego were the 3 most competitive metro areas for Redfin agents making offers last month, according to a new Redfin analysis
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 10
Bidding wars increased last month amid housing shortage: Redfin
Boston, Dallas and Washington, D.C., were the three most competitive markets in the U.S. last month, a new report reveals. The report provides further evidence that the pandemic hasn't tanked prices or demand
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15