5 easy ways to stay in your lane during a transaction
Stop trying to be all things to your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes. Focus on the things that fall within your purview and direct traffic as needed on your transactions
by Joseph Santini Jul 10
Focus on fundamentals: Clients, communication, compliance
Opinion
According to compliance expert Summer Goralik, it's time to ask important questions, adopt new business protocols and engage in different types of conversations or scripts with clients
by Summer Goralik Nov 27
Avoid these 5 deal-killers to get across the finish line
Got a client? Get them to the finish line. These 5 escrow failures can stop you in your tracks
by Carl Medford Sep 11
Clarence Thomas took gift from 2nd billionaire with real estate ties
Decades before accepting travel from real estate developer Harlan Crow, the Supreme Court justice received a Super Bowl ring from Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones, according to reports
by Daniel Houston Jul 17
The ultimate listing launch plan
Want to make sure you’ve got your listing ready to go before launch day? Use this handy checklist to ensure nothing falls through the cracks
by Christy Murdock Apr 11
'Do I need to disclose?' Even more queries ChatGPT can't answer
ChatGPT can be a useful tool, but it spits out a lot of bad advice. In Part 2 of the series, find out what seller information the AI gets wrong
by Bernice Ross Mar 15
What 'The Watcher' teaches us about the dark side of real estate
Opinion
This slow-build, creepy drama, loosely based on a true story about a historic mansion in New Jersey, can teach agents a thing or two about ethics and the consumer
by Rachael Hite Oct 27
The transaction of the future comes down to what the consumer wants
Technology executives Josh Jensen, Shawna Hernandez and Adam Hopson, who focus on automating different parts of the real estate transaction, took to the stage at Inman Connect
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 5
Full disclosure: Sellers fear transparency — here's how to get past it
Sellers often approach disclosures with dread. Agents need to counsel them about the many benefits of disclosure, from building mutual trust to offering legal protection
by Jenny Usaj Jun 14
It's a lawsuit waiting to happen! Avoid these post-closing problems
Post-closure issues can be stressful — and sometimes costly. Agents can take key steps to prevent them and reduce the risk of legal trouble
by Bernice Ross Apr 22
Should real estate agents disclose if their clients have COVID-19?
The National Association of Realtors and brokers advise agents to have conversations with clients but to refrain from disclosing medical information without prior approval
by Patrick Kearns Jul 9
When it's time to call your broker: 10 issues you should ask for help with
Knowing when you need to take an issue to the next level
by John Giffen Jan 12
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
9 unreasonable repair requests your buyers should skip
Opinion
Sellers are far more likely to agree to a $300 credit, than replace 30 $10 items, so use safety or failure of an expensive system as your guide
by Missy Yost Oct 7
If I wanted your opinion, I would have asked for it
Opinion
The differences in boundaries and expectations can mean everything
by Bernice Ross Aug 15