This spring, East Coast agents see signs of emerging buyer’s market
Inventory is up and rates are down as fewer buyers face stiff competition and successfully find homes in less than a month, according to new data shared by BrightMLS on Wednesday
by Taylor Anderson Apr 30
Existing-home sales fall to slowest pace since 2009 amid rising costs
Existing-home sales dropped by 5.9% from February and by 2.4% from March 2024 as homebuyers continued to deal with affordability challenges, said NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 24
Open house rules for agents: Do's and don'ts
Updated NAR rules, communication with visitors and appropriate hosting times can all impact the leverage provided by a well-planned open house, Andrew Reichek writes
by Andrew Reichek Apr 11
EXp CEO 'cautiously optimistic' as spring homebuying season nears
EXp CEO Leo Pareja said he's hopeful about the busiest season of the year for homebuyers, saying more inventory at varied price points will be key to helping shoppers see beyond elevated rates
by Marian McPherson Mar 7
RE/MAX announces ‘digital-first’ RE/BRAND of iconic logo
Company drops name from its iconic balloon logo, streamlines RE/MAX wordmark to give agents more flexibility with focus on modernizing the brand
by Taylor Anderson Feb 26
Typical days on market reaches slowest pace in 5 years: Redfin
Persistent market headwinds resulted in a slow beginning to the year, according to Redfin. The typical days on market reached 54 days this month — the slowest pace since 2020
by Marian McPherson Jan 30
Agents embrace private listing networks. Consumers? Not yet
Sixty-nine percent of agents since 2020 have recommended their sellers list on a private listing network. However, sellers still favor listing on the multiple listing service, a Zillow survey said
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Choosing these paint shades could cost homesellers thousands
Painting is one of the quickest, most cost-effective updates a homeowner can make, especially if they’re prepping a home for sale. If maximizing the home’s value is the goal, avoid these colors
by Richelle Hammiel Nov 12
Listing lessons: Managing unrealistic seller expectations
Building lasting relationships and providing exceptional guidance, coach Darryl Davis writes, means communicating with transparency and empathy
by Darryl Davis Oct 23
Move class-action lawsuit shines harsh light on network's paid leads
Disconnected phones, undeliverable emails and presumed scams have all become more common, customers of Move's network of companies told Inman in the wake of the Aug. 23 class-action suit
by Marian McPherson Sep 23
Former Ribbon team launches AI-fueled home transaction platform
The team that founded EasyKnock-acquired power buyer Ribbon has launched Indigo, an AI-powered transaction management and home search platform, executives told Inman exclusively
by Marian McPherson Aug 15
'Be a strategist, not a salesperson' to win with today's homesellers
4 leading Keller Williams owners share the key to creating a lead generation strategy that yields offers that homesellers can't resist
by Marian McPherson Aug 14
Median sales prices rise for 9th week despite slowing demand
Amid slowing homebuyer demand, the US median sales price rose to an all-time high of $397,482 at the beginning of July. However, Redfin says a slowdown may be on the way
by Marian McPherson Jul 11
2 buyers scramble to make a deal as the spring market sprints ahead
One Connecticut homebuyer is preparing for marriage. Another in Virginia is healing from a divorce. Both tell Inman the struggle to find a home this spring is real — and the clock is ticking
by Marian McPherson Apr 18