Real estate the Australian way? It won't solve US commission woes
Don't buy into the commission rhetoric that says the U.S. should do things more like they do in Australia, Cara Ameer writes. Each country has its own dynamics, customs and economics
by Cara Ameer Mar 5
How far would you go to protect your buyer clients? The Download
The Consumer Federation of America, an industry watchdog, says that the buyer agreements you're depending on are woefully inadequate to properly protect homebuyers
by Christy Murdock Mar 1
9 post-Sitzer questions we still don't have answers to
Opinion
Change always brings chaos and disruption, broker Cara Ameer writes. While many of these issues have been lurking in the background, they illustrate the work that remains to be done
by Cara Ameer Mar 1
It's the little things, not the big things, that upend transactions
Troy Palmquist of eXp talks with bi-coastal broker and Inman contributor Cara Ameer about the lessons she's learned and what she'd share with agents now
by Troy Palmquist Feb 5
24 how-tos to help you start 2024 off with a bang
To formulate this list of how-tos to start the year off right, Inman's Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounded up the top advice and most-read contributors of 2023.
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 3
The top 10 real estate advice articles of 2023
Ranked by highest readership, here are the top how-tos from Inman contributors this year
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 26
The biggest story of the year (according to you): The Download
The biggest story of the year was our liveblog coverage of the Sitzer | Burnett commission trial. Get caught up with a special end-of-year edition of The Download
by Christy Murdock Dec 23
Stop! Before you send that buyer listings, ask these 47 questions
If you don't ask your buyers the right questions, writes broker associate Cara Ameer, before you travel too far down the road with them, you could end up wasting their time and yours
by Cara Ameer Dec 14
Here's how to talk to buyers now: The Download
We dive deep into the nitty-gritty of exactly how to talk to buyers post-Sitzer and ensure you're communicating your value
by Christy Murdock Nov 18
New commission suits and strategies: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the week's most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Nov. 10-16, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 17
9 tips for getting prospects to sign a buyer-broker agreement
Don't be a shrinking violet when it comes to your compensation. Broker Cara Ameer teaches you how to ask for what you're worth and have that tough buyer commission talk
by Cara Ameer Nov 15
18 ways to show buyers you're worth every commission dollar
Broker Cara Ameer writes that, from a leaky icemaker to a stellar professional reputation, the work of a buyer agent can make or break a home purchase
by Cara Ameer Nov 13
11 realities that make today's market spookier than ever
Opinion
From clients who ghost you to security concerns and more, the ever-changing real estate industry can be a pretty scary place
by Cara Ameer Oct 30
As Sitzer | Burnett trial winds down, plan for what's next: The Download
As the first of the buyer commission trials draws to a close, get to know the plaintiffs in Sitzer | Burnett and plan for the changes ahead
by Christy Murdock Oct 28
58 questions agents should be asking about commission lawsuits
Opinion
Broker Cara Ameer helps you think through the implications of the current bombshell commission lawsuits and what they may mean for your business
by Cara Ameer Oct 17