89% of all metro areas saw double-digit home price gains in Q1
Amid widespread annual home price growth, 89% of all metros saw double-digit price gains, according to the National Association of Realtor's First Quarter Metro Home Prices report
by Lillian Dickerson May 11
Pending-home sales increase following 2 months of declines: NAR
The pending home sales index rose from the previous month in every US region but the Midwest, while all regions saw gains year over year
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 29
Stressed out? How to cope with today's low-inventory market
Almost everyone today is struggling with this low-inventory, high-demand market. So, if you want to stand out from the competition and win more listings, here are some powerful ways to do it
by Bernice Ross Apr 28
'Be relentless': Real-life advice from agents managing inventory insanity
Real estate professionals out in the field have thoughts and suggestions on how to manage the widespread low inventory this season
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 16
The Real Word: When will the market cool down?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss when the market is expected to cool down, a neighbor’s listing that revealed a roaming cat and how landlords are dealing with the eviction ban
by Byron Lazine Apr 2
How to build a real estate farm step-by-step
With inventory at all-time lows, the need to generate listings has never been more pressing. Whether you’ve never built a farm before or it's been a while since you have, these steps will help you create and grow a thriving geographic real estate farm
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 28
The Real Word: Could independent contractor status die?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the status of real estate agents as independent contractors, how to generate more listings and who's crushing it on TikTok
by Byron Lazine Mar 26
Commission, appraisals, inventory: 11 challenges agents face today
Opinion
Last year forced real estate agents to adapt in an ever-evolving landscape. Here are the top challenges agents face daily
by Kuba Jewgieniew Mar 24
Low inventory? 11 ways to generate more listings ASAP
Your ability to generate real estate listings will be key in 2021 being your best year in the business — take action now with one of these strategies
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 21
What do clients need in 2021? 8 skills every agent must nail
Opinion
In today’s frenzied markets, real estate agents have to be on top of every aspect of the deal. Here’s what buyers and sellers should expect from agents
by Cara Ameer Mar 9
Pending-home sales see another monthly decline in January: NAR
The Pending Home Sales Index declined 2.8% from the previous month to 122.8, but was up 13% from the year before and marked an all-time high for January
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 25
New-home sales show healthy gains in January
New-home sales jumped 4.3% on a monthly basis and 19.3% on an annual basis, according to data from the US Census Bureau and the Department of Housing and Urban Development
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
Bigger is better: Square footage is the No. 1 amenity for luxury buyers
A new report on global luxury from Coldwell Banker found that amid the pandemic, high-end buyers put a greater emphasis on more square footage over any other amenity, driving an increase in homes over 5,000 square feet
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
WATCH: 10 tips for crafting offers in a hot market
Get a taste of this Thursday's Connect Now by watching three experts at our January event offer advice on how to make sure buyer offers are seen in the best possible light
by Inman Feb 16
WATCH: 3 strategies to find listing inventory
Get a taste of this Thursday's Connect Now by watching two experts share tips on how to find inventory in tight markets from our January event
by Inman Feb 15