hands-on real estate education
Opinion
New contributors and agents Chris and Diana Servedio Martis say that new real estate agents need hands-on experience, not just online quizzes, to get up to speed
16 incentives that may help sellers move their homes this spring
If you have listings that need to move, Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold this spring
by Carl Medford Sep 25
18 ways to show buyers you're worth every commission dollar
Broker Cara Ameer writes that, from a leaky icemaker to a stellar professional reputation, the work of a buyer agent can make or break a home purchase
by Cara Ameer Nov 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
Avoid these 5 deal-killers to get across the finish line
Got a client? Get them to the finish line. These 5 escrow failures can stop you in your tracks
by Carl Medford Sep 11
'It must have 16 cabinets': 6 deals that died for wild and silly reasons
Real estate agents recently revealed to Inman the most unexpected reasons they've lost deals — including a fear of snakes, hatred of Glade Plug-ins, bad vibes and, apparently, off-kilter feng shui
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 1
Nester unites nerds and contractors, lifts curtain on housing costs
The startup company's model is yet another great example of how real estate market and consumer services data can coalesce to improve how buyers and sellers respond to the market
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 3
5 tips for helping buyers navigate new home construction
Dealing with a new construction is very different from resale, and agents who understand that difference will ultimately win in this market. Here's what you need to know and how to educate your clients along the way
by Jenny Usaj Oct 15
10 myths agents wish their clients didn't believe
Opinion
When clients latch onto 'facts' they’ve heard, it can be especially frustrating for agents to detangle, debug and find the way forward. Here's how to combat today's biggest myths
by Cara Ameer Sep 2
Hippo debuts inspection insurance to cover homes' structural issues
The product functions similarly to a home warranty, except that it covers structural items such as roofs and foundations, Hippo Chief Growth Officer Daniel Blanaru told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 29
How to couch armchair expert advice
Opinion
Knowing how to combat misguided viewpoints with vetted knowledge and confidence is vital. Here's how to deal with a few common scenarios
by Cara Ameer Jul 26
Here's one simple thing new agents can do to avoid trouble
Opinion
Know where the line is between excellent customer service and getting into areas that are beyond the scope of a real estate agent. Here's why
by Teresa Boardman Jul 15
Miami building tragedy may change condo market forever, agents say
The seemingly unprompted disaster has left many wondering what other secrets buildings may be hiding beneath the surface that could later lead to calamity. And some real estate agents say the consequences of the disaster may change the condominium market forever
The New Normal: Imagining the frictionless transaction of the future
With every sight-unseen offer, iBuyer sale, Knock Home Swap and contingency-free contract that graces a seller's inbox, one more cornerstone gets chiseled away from the foundation of the traditional sale
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 11
8 things sellers need from their agents in today's market
In this current market, sellers need to have realistic expectations of what's to come. Here are a few things sellers should be prepared for
by Cara Ameer May 25