Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Nov 15
Making repair requests? 7 guidelines to ensure the deal doesn't tank
Opinion
What constitutes an unreasonable repair request? Here's how to prevent your transaction from blowing up
by Carl Medford Nov 14
How to manage buyer expectations in a shifting market
Opinion
Focus on 'needs' versus 'wants,' and help clients to see the bigger financial picture
by Carl Medford Nov 1
Fright and flight: 5 issues that'll spook potential buyers
Homeshoppers will likely run for the hills if they see these potential problems
by Carl Medford Oct 30
5 outdated seller beliefs agents should debunk
The success of HGTV and the plethora of online information has shifted the ground rules of real estate sales
by Carl Medford Jun 16
5 ways California wildfires will change the face of real estate
These natural disasters are ultimately reshaping the future of our industry
by Carl Medford Nov 30
Are your sellers ready for a buyer's market?
10 tips for guiding sellers through the choppy waters of a market correction
by Carl Medford Sep 19
You have 10 seconds to sell your listing: How to make them count
Opinion
Potential buyers make snap decisions while skimming listings on their smartphone
by Carl Medford Apr 9
Don't kill your credibility in real estate with a lowball listing price
Opinion
Fake price tags might drive interest to a property, but the tactic isn't good for your (or the industry's) reputation
by Carl Medford Jan 5
How far are sellers going to investigate potential buyers?
Opinion
Confronted with similar multiple offers, sellers want more than just an awesome price and great terms
by Carl Medford Nov 28
5 rules of engagement for requesting repairs from sellers
When buyers and sellers start going head-to-head, no one comes out a winner
by Carl Medford Sep 11
6 reasons 'testing the market' is a seriously flawed idea
Opinion
Sellers need to let the emotional attachment go and focus on the comparables
by Carl Medford Aug 2
A person visiting Google on an iPad.
The No. 1 question buyers ask their agents and why it presents a danger zone
by Carl Medford Mar 23
Why trust should be the baseline, not the tagline
Opinion
Realtors should go above and beyond being trustworthy
by Carl Medford Mar 6