Summer sales have hit their slowest pace in 10 years
A growing number of homes sitting longer on the market has made buyers more relaxed about transacting, causing some to wait it out or even cancel contracts because they have more options
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 18
New listings grew 276% last week — but it's not enough
Annual new listing growth jumped from 1.7% to 6.4% in 1 week. However, Realtor.com said the listing jump hasn't translated to more home sales as homebuyers struggle with affordability
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick
Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all 3 of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums
by Annette DeCicco Aug 14
How to have the price adjustment talk without losing the listing
Don't fear having this conversation with your frustrated sellers, coach Darryl Davis writes. Putting it off too long costs your clients time, money and momentum
by Darryl Davis Aug 6
You’re leaving money on the table when you don’t know your numbers
Troy Palmquist talks with Sean Soderstrom of Courted about how agents and brokers can use data more effectively to transform their businesses
by Troy Palmquist Jul 28
Be protective, proactive and prepared when working with celebrity clients
In Part 4 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer offers strategies for providing high-level care that's specific to the requirements of high-profile clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 24
It's not all about the money: The savvy agent's guide to working with athletes and celebrities
In Part 3 of her 5-part series, Cara Ameer provides insight on the financial realities of working with high-profile clients and trusted members of their entourage
by Cara Ameer Jul 23
Stop calling this a buyer’s market. We're not there yet
Troy Palmquist talks with Jordan Levine, SVP and chief economist at California Association of Realtors, to answer the question, ‘Are we really in a buyer’s market?’
by Troy Palmquist Jul 22
Stale listing? Here's how to reset, refresh, relaunch: The Download
It's one of our readers' favorite topics right now, so we're rounding up great contributor insights from agents and brokers with boots on the ground to help you help your sellers
by Christy Murdock Jul 19
EXp Realty exec tells agents to stop using bad photos
Wendy Forsythe also recently said agents right now need to adapt to longer listing marketing periods and offered some advice for today's team leaders
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 18
Inman Market View: Peer deep inside the inventory realignment
With interactive maps and charts, Inman's data team sheds light on the most salient trends in your market — and hundreds of others
by Daniel Houston Jul 17
US inventory exceeds 1M homes for first time in 6 years
Metro areas with the greatest gains in inventory are those that continued to build during and shortly after the COVID-19 pandemic, while those that did not still lag behind pre-pandemic levels
Record $700B worth of listings on market, but sales are sluggish
US home inventory hit a record $698B in April — a 20.3% increase from the previous year — but sales aren't keeping pace, a new analysis from Redfin shows
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 3
Rethinking NAR's speech policy, CCP, settlement: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh May 30
Zillow’s clarity, Tutor’s clap back, LionDesk's closure: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh May 23