Wasted spaces, bad odors, crazy colors: 9 buyer turnoffs to avoid
In this market, many buyers are moving on to the next one when they see flaws, agent Jonathan Pressman writes. Use this list to avoid the ick factor and get deals done
by Jonathan Pressman Jan 14
not for sale
What are the root causes of the ongoing listing lock-in effect? Team leader Carl Medford looks at seller attitudes and how to tap into the percentage of homeowners who are willing to move
by Carl Medford Jan 14
Netflix's 'No Good Deed' a fun treatise on the power of home
Opinion
Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano lead a cast of characters wrestling with demons and turning to real estate. It's the rare show that explores the symbolic power of home — and home sales
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 3
12 objection-handling analogies real estate agents need in 2025
Metaphors and analogies help you communicate with clarity, confidence and compassion, coach Darryl Davis writes, turning conversations into connections and objections into opportunities
by Darryl Davis Nov 14
Lessons learned from selling an 'unsellable' historic home in LA
Taking on the requirements and challenges of renovating and selling an historic home is not for the faint of heart, LA's Craig Spano writes, but the rewards make it all worthwhile
by Craig Spano Oct 2
Pending home sales rise modestly in August as mortgage rates dip
Pending home sales edged up 0.6% in August, as declining mortgage rates made home purchases more affordable, according to data released Thursday by the National Association of Realtors
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 26
Zillow hires former PayPal exec to lead agent sales team
Former PayPal executive Soumya Tulloss will lead Zillow's agent sales team, which includes flagship solutions Zillow Showcase and Zillow Premier Agent
by Marian McPherson Aug 23
Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren't at the top
Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show
by Chris LeBarton Feb 7
No agent? Efizbo says no problem: Tech Review
This platform still lacks some of the advanced tech needed to move the transaction beyond the reach of agents
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 19
More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren't one-size-fits-all
by Chris LeBarton Dec 29
Making the nice list: Holiday movies about home and real estate
Opinion
From small-town listings to picture-perfect homes, these holiday movies follow characters whose real estate decisions lead them home for the season
by Jessi Healey Dec 15
BHGRE brings on Rainbow Island Properties in Kauai, Hawaii
The new firm, co-owned and operated by Tim Ross and Joyce Wright Funk, is based in the Hanalei district. Wright Funk's appointment marks the 1st time a BHGRE affiliate has had a Black female owner
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 27
Here's what you need to know about Opendoor Exclusives
The iBuyer has launched a new marketplace to connect homebuyers and sellers. The move comes as the housing market continues to slow and as iBuyers face gathering headwinds
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
The most advantageous time to buy a home is right now, new data shows
The housing market's summer rush may have lessened the impact of a deep drop in demand, according to new data from Attom. But what will happen in the historically slow months of fall?
by Daniel Houston Oct 5