Vast majority of real estate listings lack good visuals: Study
Most US listings don't include a virtual tour or floor plan and don't use best practices in professional photography, according to a new study released Thursday
NAR's venture capital fund picks Knock, other startups for REACH program
Second Century Ventures, which is an arm of the National Association of Realtors, has chosen Knock and 7 other startups to be a part of the 2021 REACH scale-up program
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 26
11 tech tools that'll save you time — and drum up more business
Opinion
Automating your processes will allow you to focus more on building relationships — which is the key to taking your business to the next level. Here's a list of real estate tech that'll make your life easier
by Jimmy Burgess Apr 25
BoxBrownie to cut prices amid COVID-fueled surge in business
The company said that interest in its virtual staging services has surged during the lockdown mandates of the past year
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 23
How to make staging possible — regardless of budget
Although most agree that staging works, hiring a professional stager is not always an option. Here are 6 levels of staging that'll make it possible in every level of home
by Carl Medford Dec 1
Inman Handbook on creating online home tours
Learn the tools, tech and tactics needed for marketing properties and showing them at a safe distance when needed
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 12
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
Say hello to BoxBrownie's 3D tours of virtual homes
The image marketing technology company from Down Under has combined interior rendering with the market's desire for 3D tours
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 13
Photos looking dull? Here's how to take professional snaps
Property photos that look bright, inviting and clear are more important now than ever. That's why agents have to get it right. Here are a few tips from BoxBrownie's Peter Schravemade
by Brandon Doyle Jul 7
The Inman Handbook on how to sell a home without setting foot in it
Moving an entire real estate experience online may not be easy, but in the time of the coronavirus pandemic it's necessary — and very doable
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
3D tours are hard to navigate? Not in my experience
Opinion
In an interview with Zillow's Rich Barton, Brad Inman said he found 3D home tours difficult to navigate. I say they've never been easier, and they're only getting better
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 3
How to stand out during (and long after) this pandemic
Here’s how agents are seizing the opportunity provided by change to grow and thrive
4 tech tools agents need now
Opinion
Missed this fun, fast Inman Town Hall session about what tech is hot and effective now? Here's a quick recap of the tools
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 30
Agents should be authentic, lean on technology during pandemic
The pandemic makes it more important than ever for agents to rely on things like social media, though they should strive to be themselves while creating content
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
True or false? TruPlace has what agents need to market homes during a pandemic
Opinion
With a number of photography and virtual showing experiences, TruPlace is showing it can compete with the top of the market. It only needs to enter more markets to gain a strong hold in the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 24