12 potential pivot points for buyers planning to represent themselves
Bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer says these thoughtful points can pivot DIY buyer prospects into loyal lifelong clients
by Cara Ameer Jul 2
Andy Florance talks Homes.com, the fallacy of 'pure buyer agency'
CoStar Group founder and CEO Andy Florance shares the next chapter of Homes.com's $1B marketing push, the fallacy of 'pure buyer agency' as portals recalibrate for a commission crunch
by Marian McPherson Jun 17
7 things top listing agents know before every listing appointment
Are you really prepared for that listing appointment? Jimmy Burgess shares the things you need to know before you knock on the door
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 2
Why buyer representation should matter so much to sellers
Opinion
Managing broker and new Inman contributor Cassie Walker Johnson writes that in the evolving real estate market, investing in buyer agent compensation benefits everyone
real estate agent commissions rose
For real estate agents, highlighting diverse financing options is one of the easiest ways to attract more traffic to their listings. Clever's Luke Babich shares programs and options to know about
by Luke Babich May 16
The freshest business trends agents need to recognize in 2024
The business of real estate is evolving at an ever-escalating pace. Identify and act on emerging trends, Jimmy Burgess writes, and separate yourself from your competition like never before
by Jimmy Burgess May 10
10 reasons to embrace the shift to a seller-focused business
Opinion
If agents want to beat out their local competition, writes trainer and leadership expert Jeff Glover, they need to start focusing on owning the listing inventory in their markets
by Jeff Glover Apr 4
The ‘Chick-fil-A on Sunday’ ChatGPT listing plan
This step-by-step listing presentation blueprint from Jimmy Burgess and your listing appointments will be like Chick-fil-A on a Sunday — closed
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 29
What to do if a client says, 'I'm not selling my home for THAT price'
If your client is frustrated by a lowball appraisal, even when they've done everything right to get ready for the market, there may be bias at work, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Mar 7
Realtor.com CEO 'loves' heated competition with Homes.com
Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales addressed the traffic rivalry with Homes.com and why competition is good for agents and consumers
by Marian McPherson Jan 25
Confused about your commission? Your client will be too: LeBarton
The industry is still unpacking the Sitzer | Burnett verdict and its impact on commissions, Inman Director of Research Chris LeBarton told Intel. After that, expect even more queries from clients
by Daniel Houston Nov 15
Implement a listing-centered strategy with this 2-pronged plan
A group of prominent real estate voices laid out several actionable steps for building through a slow market at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Nov 1
'Modest' commission proposals are insufficient, says watchdog
Long critical of the lack of real estate commission transparency, watchdog group Consumer Federation of America released steps for creating a competitive commission landscape
It's the most perilous time of year to overprice a home: Opendoor
Nearly 1 in 4 homes that were overpriced at listing will end up being delisted in the slower fall months, according to a new report
by Daniel Houston Oct 5
CoStar's Homes.com beats Redfin, Realtor.com to become No. 2 portal
In a sign of the listing portal's growing influence, Homes.com hit more than 100M unique visitors in September, sparking a 1,290% annual increase in traffic. Now the portal is second only to Zillow