About to expire? How to hit reset on stale listings (and salty sellers)
Hit the refresh button with your sellers, and build buzz around the property before it expires
by Bernice Ross Dec 4
Can you hear me now? 5 strategies for nailing listening appointments
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it's more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers' concerns and questions
by Carl Medford Dec 3
How to find the best listing partner for your real estate team
Coach Verl Workman shares how you can identify listing partners who will enhance your team’s performance, attract more clients and drive successful property sales
by Verl Workman Nov 14
12 objection-handling analogies real estate agents need in 2025
Metaphors and analogies help you communicate with clarity, confidence and compassion, coach Darryl Davis writes, turning conversations into connections and objections into opportunities
by Darryl Davis Nov 14
7 etiquette tips for sitting another agent's open house
Sitting an open house for a listing agent is a 'golden opportunity' to generate leads and practice your home-showing skills with potential buyers, Realtor Jonathan Pressman writes
by Jonathan Pressman Nov 12
How to build a listing machine for your business in 2025
Focusing on listings is the best way to flourish in the new year. Jimmy Burgess offers strategies to make it achievable
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 8
How your Harris- and Trump-voting clients approach the home market
Supporters of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump take unique approaches to transacting real estate in today's market, a new Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey of 3,000 working US adults reveals
by Daniel Houston Nov 5
What support for Harris, Trump says about real estate clients: Intel
The latest Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey of 3,000 working US adults reveals how Trump and Harris supporters take unique approaches to buying and selling real estate in today's market
by Daniel Houston Oct 28
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
Majority of sellers know they aren't on hook for buyer commission: Poll
In a nationwide Inman-Dig Insight poll of active homebuyers, fewer than 5% of shoppers now listing their current home said they didn't realize that they could decline to pay buyer-side commissions
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
How to close more listing appointments in today's market
When potential listing clients are talking to you and your competitors, this closing strategy from trainer Bernice Ross can help you win the day
by Bernice Ross Oct 18
Listing agents hold the line against downward commission pressure
More than 89% of active sellers told Intel they're open to covering the buyer’s commission — even as homebuyers increasingly seek to negotiate lower commission rates with their own agents
by Daniel Houston Oct 14
Zillow's Daimler: Clear Cooperation a win for agents and consumers
Zillow President Susan Daimler spoke to Inman about supporting Clear Cooperation and what an industry without the rule could look like for real estate agents, consumers and portals
by Marian McPherson Oct 14
The Aug. 17 transition was smooth. Unless you were 1 of these Realtors
Most real estate professionals say little has changed since new commission rules went into effect in August. But for a smaller group, the changes have unleashed a completely different experience
by Daniel Houston Oct 10
My listing isn’t selling: A 12-point checklist for agents 
Baffled by a home that's languishing on the market? Mega-team leader Carl Medford offers a step-by-step plan for evaluating your listing and getting it sold
by Carl Medford Oct 10