7 procedural components to make eminent domain seizures more fair
Procedural fairness pertains to the just treatment of the processes and methods used to make eminent domain decisions and resolve disputes, real estate educator Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Aug 29
Accelerate results with 8 one-on-one secrets (and a bonus secret)
Take a new unconventional approach to one-on-ones that emphasizes the needs, preferences and goals of your agents, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Aug 29
Real estate safety abroad: Lessons from the tragic deaths of 2 agents
On the eve of Realtor Safety Month, safety expert Tracey Hawkins shares strong reminders to keep safety top of mind
by Tracey Hawkins Aug 29
Homebuyers still waiting for more listings and lower mortgage rates
The Fed doesn't have direct control over mortgage rates, but they've come down dramatically as investors are convinced policymakers will cut rates at their 3 remaining 2024 meetings
by Matt Carter Aug 28
Mortgage brokers warned of warehouse lending scammers
Victims have been cheated out of hundreds of thousands of dollars overnight, with imposters also gaining access to borrowers' sensitive personal information, California regulators say
by Matt Carter Aug 28
Keller Williams heads to arbitration in second John Davis lawsuit
The case is part of a long-running legal battle between Davis, an ex-CEO of Keller Williams, and his former employer. An earlier case Davis filed against KW was also ordered into arbitration
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 28
US homebuyer down payments reach new record, outpace prices
In June, the median down payment soared to a record $67,500, a 14.8% increase from $58,788 the previous year, according to a Redfin analysis
by Richelle Hammiel Aug 28
SERHANT.'s 'Owning Manhattan' renewed for Season 2 on Netflix
The first season of the hit reality series featuring agents from Ryan Serhant's brokerage dropped on Netflix 2 months ago. A release date for the second season wasn't immediately revealed
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 28
You agreed: Relationship-building matters more than speed to lead
As the industry changes, building deep-down, long-lasting relationships matters more, according to Inman readers
by Inman Aug 28
Digital avatars have arrived: Here’s how real estate pros can use them
Reimagine sales, marketing and instruction by using digital avatars to bring the human touch to content without the cost, land investment specialist Curtis Williams writes
by Curtis Williams Aug 28
Borrowers clash on how far rates need to fall before they're 'Golden'
How low do rates need to go to reinvigorate the housing market? Buyer and seller responses vary in the latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey, suggesting its contours are still being shaped
by Daniel Houston Aug 27
Case-Shiller Index keeps breaking records as HPI growth curbs pace
S&P CoreLogic's report also showed that first-time homebuyers are being impacted most by rising prices, since prices in the lower end of the market are rising more quickly than other tiers
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
What homebuyers can expect now: Mandatory consults, exclusive reps
As real estate's new reality takes shape, buyer agents are exploring new ways to streamline processes and communicate effectively with clients, The Medford Team CEO Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Aug 27
I'm a listing agent. Do I need buyer agreement proof before showings?
Opinion
With confusion around the new commission rules, compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether listing agents should verify signed buyer-broker agreements before showing a property
by Summer Goralik Aug 27
Inman Connect Austin Speakers
Real estate’s ultimate Texas gathering, Inman Connect Austin, touches down in the Lone Star state in October with a packed roster of industry heavyweights. Here's a preview of the guest list
by Rachel Mastandrea Aug 27