Today's homebuyers are twice as anxious as buyers from 5 years ago
Homebuyer sentiment has changed significantly over the past few months, from largely positive feelings before the start of 2020 to mostly negative ones in the ensuing months
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 15
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
Welcome to the 'agrihood': How COVID-19 is popularizing agricultural neighborhoods
As the pandemic pushes buyers to prioritize space, three experts say agricultural-based neighborhoods will go from real estate niche to mainstay
by Marian McPherson Jun 12
Maryland market snapshot: A strong market, but low inventory
Agents in Maryland say the market has rebounded quickly from the initial shock of the pandemic, but inventory remains low
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 12
Brown Harris Stevens is absorbing Halstead Real Estate
Both New York City real estate brokerages are owned by parent company Terra Holdings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 11
'The organization has imploded': The story behind NAGLREP's mass resignations
Members of the National Association of Gay and Lesbian Real Estate Professionals began resigning en masse Wednesday following weeks of what many said was unacceptable behavior on the part of founder and President Jeff Berger
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 11
Want to grow your team? Shrink it first
Letting a team member go is one of the hardest decisions a leader has to make, but it's also a critical step for your business. Consider these 3 mind blocks that may be stopping you from making the right call
by Andi Cummings Jun 11
Return to the office right now? New survey says, 'No, thank you'
Only 13% of respondents in a new survey said they'd be comfortable returning to work today, while 51% of workers expect office partitions to be installed between workstations, according to a new report from furniture startup company Branch
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
'Team structures are winning' and other pandemic-era observations
Opinion
When a crisis ends, you remember two kinds of people: the ones who stepped up, and the ones who disappeared
by Kris Lindahl Jun 11
Home flipping climbs to 14-year high while returns hit 9-year low
The number of single-family homes and condominiums flipped in the first quarter of 2020 reached 53,705 — up 7.3% year over year to its highest level since the second quarter of 2006, according to Attom Data Solutions' latest home flipping report
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 11
Don't let uninvited guests derail a productive Zoom meeting! Ramp up security
Zoom allows real estate professionals to maintain much of their business efforts, from farming to showings and closings, which is why, despite security concerns, Zoom still reigns supreme as videoconferencing tool of choice. Here are a few extras to consider for secure meetings
by Aaron Stelle Jun 10
How my agent has been invaluable during this pandemic
Opinion
Don’t underestimate how difficult this time can be for your buyer or seller. Know your market, understand its nuances and be able to explain your contracts and addenda in plain English
by Jay Thompson Jun 10
Multifamily rents continue to decline in May
As many states began the reopening process in May, rents continued to decline from previous months, according to YardiMatrix's National Multifamily Report for May 2020
Making sense of the headlines: What's happening with home prices?
Opinion
The pandemic might have all but killed spring buying season, but it created a pent-up buyer demand
by Matthew Gardner Jun 9
What will real estate tech look like a year from now?
During the pandemic, technology was (and still is) at the heart of every real estate agent's business. But after the world reopens, how long will its impact last? A few agents weigh in
by Kari Klaus Jun 9