Tensions run high as buyers and sellers battle for 'the driver's seat'
Do buyers or sellers have the upper hand? 3 real estate brokers explain why it's an impossible question to answer and how they're helping clients navigate a fragmented market
by Marian McPherson Oct 17
5 ways real estate agents can attract, and keep, buyer clients
At Inman on Tour Texas, three star real estate agents and brokers shared how humor, knowledge and mindful follow-ups are key to building an enviable buyer pipeline
by Marian McPherson Oct 9
How to give children a voice in the real estate process
Troy Palmquist talks with Texas real estate professional Ashley Willis about her book series and activity guide designed to help kids navigate the moving process
by Troy Palmquist Oct 9
NAR President Kevin Sears at Inman Connect Las Vegas
Opinion
According to NAR President Kevin Sears, Realtors have a profound obligation and responsibility to put client interests ahead of our own
by Kevin Sears Sep 30
Is the mortgage lock-in effect ending? These numbers offer clues
The share of mortgaged homeowners with rates of at least 6 percent has risen to nearly 20 percent, Redfin said, signaling the potential end of a years-long 'lock-in effect'
by Marian McPherson Sep 29
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
When you have a buyer-focused transaction management system, you don’t skip the steps that matter most, Cassie Walker Johnson writes as she wraps up her 8-step plan
Is fall the new spring? Market winds may be shifting, NAR says
Increased homebuying affordability, more inventory and fewer competing buyers may lead to a prime week for homebuyers in October, leading to conditions like a '2nd spring market'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 26
Images of Charlie Kirk memorials to symbolize how Charlie Kirk's assassination could impact the real estate market.
Opinion
Kirk’s assassination may reshape real estate sentiment and buyer behavior. Jeremy Brazoban explores 5 takeaways on how tragedy can ripple through housing markets and client psychology
by Jeremy Brazoban Sep 24
Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top
The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it's moving to acquire its chief rival
strong woman
The week on The Download: After years of frustration, homebuyers are finally back in the driver's seat in many markets
by Christy Murdock Sep 22
How to wow clients and win every time: Now Streaming
Learn practical strategies to earn trust, stand out with transparency and create a referral-ready client culture that drives lasting success
by Inman Sep 12
hundred dollar bills lined up
According to two Realtor.com market reports, the Upper Midwest offers some the best deals for homebuyers — if they're willing to embrace small-town living
by Marian McPherson Sep 12
Screenshots of Marie Lee's posts on Instagram
When Marie Lee started out as an agent, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was busy — even if she had to fudge the details
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Innovation, acquisition and the art of scaling smart: Now Streaming
Top industry leaders share their strategies for scaling a real estate brokerage so that it's not just growing bigger; it's growing smarter
by Inman Sep 5
Inside the mind of today's homebuyers: Now Streaming
Understand the psychology of Gen Z, millennial and high-end buyers in this compelling and timely panel discussion
by Inman Aug 29