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
Homebuyers are out in force and mortgage rates are coming down
With 7.24M Americans out of work in July and payroll growth slowing to an average of 35K jobs a month, the Fed is expected to pivot from fighting inflation to preserving jobs
by Matt Carter Aug 27
House with a "for sale" sign in the front yard
In the past 2 months, the total number of homesellers in the market has fallen from a peak of 1.96M in May to 1.95M in July, Redfin reported
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
existing home sales
Existing-home sales increased 2% MOM and 0.8% YOY in July, according to the trade group. Active inventory rose to its highest level since May 2020, tipping the scales toward market balance
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
TikTok's Brownstone Whisperer
New York City-based real estate broker and developer Mark O'Brien shares his formula for success on TikTok, where he's amassed 71K followers who follow his rugged renovations
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
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