Opinion
A challenging market is exactly where real estate agents provide the most value. Here's how to become stronger as the market gets harder
From dealing with co-op boards to fixing building code violations, these are the unique challenges luxury real estate agents say frequently arise during a high-end penthouse transaction
'There was no negotiation over the last couple of years,' Max Stokes of Compass says. But that's beginning to change — gradually. With a few tips, buyers can prevail at the negotiating table
Janette Miller of Miller & Perotti Real Estate Appraisals in California argues that the Fair Housing Act doesn't apply to appraisers, but a federal regulator disagreed this week
Online resources can give buyers and sellers an advantage when it comes to accessing information on the market and current listings. But nothing can replace the expertise and knowledge of an experienced agent
Even in today's crazy market, weak agents can still cost their sellers plenty of money and opportunity. Here are five case studies that illustrate how costly working with a bad agent can be
Agents told Inman that they typically only see a small proportion of backup offers become primary offers, but the tactic can still prove beneficial for both seller and backup buyer
The valuations of an Indianapolis property owned by Carlette Duffy, a Black woman, more than doubled when she removed anything from her home identifying her race
Help your buyers score a home by teaching them to run against current practices. Here's a list of critical concepts you need to encourage your buyers to forget in their search for that increasingly evasive thing — homeownership
Agents' expertise has long relied on studying and understanding sales patterns in their markets. But with little inventory and soaring prices, patterns are hard to find
Real estate professionals out in the field have thoughts and suggestions on how to manage the widespread low inventory this season
Opinion
Basing your price on comparable sales is usually a solid strategy. But what happens when you try to sell your own house in a red-hot seller's market with a broad range of comps? Here's one real estate pro's experience
What’s the difference between a top performer and everyone else? Even more importantly, how can you know where you stand? Here are a few questions that’ll help you figure out how you’re doing — and what you need to improve in 2021
Everything in real estate is happening with rapid speed today. That's why you can't waste time with another boring presentation that does nothing to build trust. Here's what you can do instead to win the listing
A new version of the popular CMA creation tool integrates with video conference platforms for coronavirus-compliant listing presentations. There's also live markup and built-in objection handling