Here's how AI will impact real estate transactions
Tune in to Inman Access, and learn how artificial intelligence will impact homebuying, homeselling and the consumer experience
by Inman Jan 17
Dozens of homebuyers may join a Florida-based commission suit
The Lutz case names HomeServices of America and Douglas Elliman as defendants. A new filing would add 31 additional plaintiffs — some of whom are involved in other cases
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 14
How your Harris- and Trump-voting clients approach the home market
Supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take unique approaches to transacting real estate in today's market, a new Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey of 3,000 working US adults reveals
by Daniel Houston Nov 5
12 key steps for creating confident and effective buyer consultations
With buyer-broker agreements now standard operating procedure, team leader Carl Medford writes, a mandatory buyer consultation should be standard practice for any buyer’s agent
by Carl Medford Sep 24
Century 21 expands presence in South Florida with woman-owned firm
Delray Beach-based firm Soflo Home Realty is now part of Century 21 Real Estate. Veteran real estate agent Roberta Lucas founded the firm in 2018
by Marian McPherson Feb 29
Survey supports Realtors' claims that commissions are negotiable
Only 31% of homebuyers or sellers try to negotiate a lower commission, but 64% of those who do succeed, LendingTree survey finds. However, most don't think sellers should pay buyer's agent
by Matt Carter Feb 27
Post-Sitzer, the opinion of 8 people doesn't diminish agent value
Opinion
According to coach Darryl Davis, by staying positive, keeping perspective and being proactive, real estate agents can continue to demonstrate their worth
by Darryl Davis Jan 11
Clever acquires renter assistance, rewards app Gravy
Gravy’s core competency is in financial literacy and resources for renters, anchored by a loyalty program that sets aside a percentage of users' monthly rent payment for future homeownership
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 8
Buyers 'very unaware' of how homebuying works: WAV Group
The new survey gleaned its results from 340 homeowners who purchased in the past 3 years. Among other results, 21% of buyers said their agent spent 11 to 15 hours getting them to closing
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 5
Stop! Before you send that buyer listings, ask these 47 questions
If you don't ask your buyers the right questions, writes broker associate Cara Ameer, before you travel too far down the road with them, you could end up wasting their time and yours
by Cara Ameer Dec 14
Very superstitious: Agents say Friday the 13th can jinx a deal
St. Joseph statues, canceled flights, horseshoes, oh my! When clients are already nervous about a transaction, Friday the 13th could be the 'nail in the coffin,' agents said
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 13
Open up your open house! 5 tips for ensuring everyone has access
Make your open houses inclusive, Amanda Deering advises, so you can welcome potential buyers with disabilities and ensure they have access to potential new homes. Here's where to start
by Amanda Deering Oct 31
Real Estate 101: Getting started with first-time homebuyers
First-time buyers need more hand-holding. Here are the questions you should ask and the ones you should answer
by Ellen Sykes Apr 12
How to reach stalled homebuyers
Whether they’re ready to spend their quarantine savings or are restarting an abandoned home search, here’s how to talk to these eager buyers
by Christy Murdock Aug 10
5 credit myths to explain to first-time homebuyers
Before first-time homebuyers pull the trigger on buying a new home, they should understand some common misconceptions in the credit reporting industry as they go through the prequalification and preapproval process. Here's how agents can help
by Vance Kellogg Jun 30