An agent got creative with a listing. He wasn’t ready for the backlash
Nicholas Greer decided to have some fun with one of his listings. He made a lot of people angry. 'I’m just an artist at heart,' he told Inman earlier this week. 'I can’t turn that off'
by Ben Verde Oct 13
How sweet it is: Honey Homes doubles clientele after $9M round
The company has doubled its household count to 1,000 within 3 months on the heels of a $9M Series A funding round in June led by Khosla Ventures. In total, Honey Homes has raised $12.1M
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 13
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
How to transform your public speaking fear into a superpower
A fear of public speaking is common, yet it's often perceived as a weakness. NYC agent Nikki Beauchamp teaches you how to turn that anxiety into fuel for your next presentation
by Nikki Beauchamp Oct 13
Automated home inspections
The company was named to the 2025 NAR REACH class, expanding to multiple markets, preparing to scale quickly
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 13
Zillow Flex program's success fee rises to 40%: DelPrete
Despite all the talk of alternative revenue streams, Zillow's latest money-making strategy is raising the price of its agent-based lead-gen offering
by Mike DelPrete Oct 12
Zillow launches new feature for home search by school district
The feature allows homebuyers to select a school district and displays school attendance zone boundaries and homes available for rent or for sale within those boundaries
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 12
Housing's stranglehold on inflation poised to decline in months ahead
Inflation rose 0.4% in September, a near standstill from August, according to the latest Consumer Price Index Thursday. Economists believe 'shelter' will soon recede as the largest contributor
by Ben Verde Oct 12
Key strategies to cultivate mindful responses in stressful situations
Join Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert for an impactful Inman Access class where they discuss how to navigate challenges with mindful responses to maintain professionalism
by Claire Buzzanca Oct 12
Mortgage rates hit 20-year high as demand 'close to multi-decade' low
Homebuyer demand for mortgages inched up slightly last week, as rates climbed to the highest level in more than 2 decades, according to the Mortgage Bankers Association's weekly survey
by Matt Carter Oct 12
Broker Spotlight: Terri Munselle, The Agency Palm Desert
After a career as a retail home furnishings buyer in LA, find out how Terri Munselle transitioned to country club living and a new career in real estate
by Christy Murdock Oct 12
How to make your constructive criticism easier to swallow
Fostering a feedback culture sets the stage for greater collaboration and performance improvement across your organization, Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Oct 12
How to find (and harness) your distinct marketing voice
Knowing who you are and conveying your value with authenticity is an essential part of communicating with potential clients, writes The Agency's President Rainy Hake Austin
by Rainy Hake Austin Oct 12
5 tips for nurturing hesitant buyers who can't quite commit
Today's market can present an intimidating challenge to hopeful buyers and sellers. Mauricio Umansky shares strategies to educate and reassure them so they can get their needs met
by Mauricio Umansky Oct 12
Real humans are better than artificial intelligence
Opinion
Although technology has its place, it simply can't compare with the human touch when it comes to marketing and running a real estate business
by Teresa Boardman Oct 12