No Debbie Downers here. 6 upbeat Thanksgiving ice-breakers
In the interest of keeping it light this Thanksgiving, trainer Rachael Hite came up with these 6 talkable topics for Turkey Day and 3 you might want to avoid. Womp! Womp!
by Rachael Hite Nov 27
Is that big Fed rate cut a cure-all for the mopey market? The Download
With this week's half-percent rate cut from the Federal Reserve, agents are hoping sellers will finally get off the fence and loosen up some inventory to get the market moving
by Christy Murdock Sep 21
How to motivate, inspire and train your team amid disruption
Great team leaders focus on business development and agent development, and the results can be staggering, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Sep 19
Agents, brokers reveal a tale of 2 commission-split scenarios in 2025
Most real estate professionals expect commission splits at their brokerage to remain unchanged for a while longer. As for the rest, many have conflicting opinions on what kind of change is coming
by Daniel Houston Jun 27
Agents don't expect a higher split. Brokers feel pressed to provide one
Most real estate professionals expect commission splits at their brokerage to remain unchanged for a while longer. As for the rest, many have conflicting opinions on what kind of change is coming
by Daniel Houston Jun 17
The silver lining behind the market's mixed messages
While 2024 is looking like more of the same down market, leading indicators may point to happier days ahead, according to Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete May 2
eXp Realty
The company has promoted Amy Weaver to serve as a senior vice president over US growth. The promotion comes in the wake of C-suite shakeups at the brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 30
It's up to you to make lemonade out of a sour NAR settlement situation
Consumers have been given a front-row seat to the chaos unfolding in our industry, Rachael Hite writes. As the situation unravels, who will make lemonade and who will feast on sour grapes?
by Rachael Hite Apr 5
We asked ChatGPT about agent value. Its answers may surprise you
ChatGPT answered questions about the value a real estate agent has and about how real estate commissions work. Do you agree with its answers?
by Rachael Hite Mar 21
Spring Competition Starts Now! Win and Sell More Listings with Realtor.com's Listing Toolkit.
History has repeatedly shown us that ideal market conditions make April the prime time for selling a home, characterized by above-average prices, strong buyer demand, quick sales, and less competition.
by Alison Ferenczy Feb 14
Empty nesters own twice as many big homes as millennials with kids
Empty nest baby boomers own 28.2% of the large homes in the United States — twice as many as millennials with kids. Gen Z parents own only 0.3% of larger residences
by Ben Verde Jan 17
Recapping the resilience of the 2023 housing market
Opinion
Despite unprecedented challenges, and the predictions of naysayers, the residential real estate market showed surprising strength in 2023, according to industry analyst Michael Gifford
by Michael Gifford Dec 15
7 massive mistakes most real estate agents are making right now
Uncertainty breeds error, and mistakes cause clients to find new agents. Avoid these agent blunders, and you'll find all kinds of opportunity, says Jimmy Burgess
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 27
We're in the middle of a perfect storm. But clearer skies are ahead
Opinion
Industry professionals are facing game-changing challenges to the status quo, writes Inman founder Brad Inman. How we navigate it will shape the next generation's real estate winners
by Brad Inman Oct 12
'The fallout has gotten crazy': Cold feet cited for rise in dashed deals
Nearly 60,000 home purchase contracts were canceled during August, according to Redfin. But real estate agents told Inman that buyer uncertainty and inexperienced new agents are to blame
by Ben Verde Oct 9