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Opinion
The factors that won your first listing are the same ones that will be integral in winning over buyers, writes TowerHill Realty CEO Patrick Kilner
by Patrick Kilner Apr 29
Agents storm TikTok with flood of complaints after NAR settlement
Since Friday, real estate agents have been arguing on the video sharing platform that the recent commission suit settlement is likely to hurt both homebuyers and the agents who represent them
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 19
Home staging dips in popularity as fewer agents make the effort: NAR
The National Association of Realtors' 2023 Profile of Home Staging reveals a quarter of all staging efforts yield additional profits of up to $18,935 for a median-priced home
by Marian McPherson Apr 3
Industry warned to prepare for $40B hit on commissions
Buyer's agents, and the ecosystem of companies that provide services to them, would bear the brunt of legal challenges to the traditional commission structure, Brian Boero said at Inman Connect
by Matt Carter Aug 5
Let's talk: Nail the forgotten art of the buyer consult
Opinion
Mastering the buyer's consult establishes credibility with clients and helps agents find the most motivated buyers with the highest intent to transact
by Tom Toole Jul 27
What to know as the bombshell commission case moves forward
The Moehrl suit has class-action status, and after a new ruling it looks like that status is going to stick as a trial looms in the future
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 9
What happens to buyers' agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?
Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 7
Inspectify wants to normalize consistency in home inspections: Tech Review
Opinion
Agents will enjoy Inspectify for its standardization of the process. You're not having to abide by the order rules of various inspectors based on who is available. And even better, you don't have to chase one down
by Craig C. Rowe May 27
6 steps for an exceptional buyer experience
Opinion
The right facilitator can help clients not just find the home they desire, but also safeguard their interests throughout the buying journey
by Carl Medford Nov 2
Listing feedback doesn't matter. Stop worrying about it
Opinion
It doesn’t matter how easy it is to provide feedback through technology now — some buyer’s agents are just not going to do it. There isn’t any point in making a big deal out of it. Here's why
by Teresa Boardman Aug 30
Agent/broker perspective: How can brokers resolve frustrations over uneven commission splits?
Opinion
A buyer's agent is upset about listing agents demanding a larger piece of the sales commission. How should her broker react?
by Anthony Askowitz May 18
Antitrust lawsuits will doom consumers: Transparency is key
Opinion
Requiring buyers to pay for their agent’s commission would force them onto the horns of dilemma. There's a better way
by Russ Cofano Oct 2
Avoid these 5 mistakes when building your real estate team
Opinion
Develop a full training program for your agents, track key metrics and create a culture that forces accountability and creates value
by Dale Archdekin Sep 11
Are buyer's agents becoming obsolete? This agent says yes
Opinion
Kerry Grinkmeyer points to 3 signs that buyer’s agents won’t be around in 5 years
by Pat Hiban Aug 27
Newbies, here's how to find the best home for your buyers
Get to know every neighborhood like your own, and learn your clients' preferences
by Gerard Splendore Aug 22