The pandemic broke open houses. Can a financial downturn fix them?
Open houses have been on the decline for decades, with a typical seller hosting just 1 open house before a sale. But an Intel review of data shows a downturn could breathe new life into the practice
by Marian McPherson Sep 20
'2021 all over again': Agents get to work as spring homebuying arrives
On the first day of spring, agents across the US who spoke to Inman saw the return of bidding wars and busy open houses, suggesting that after a slow 2022 the market is turning a corner
Inman's ultimate guide to navigating the topsy-turvy fall housing market
Buyers and sellers face a new reality where bidding wars will be rare, days on market stretch out and markets go from boom to bust (and bust to boom). But don't fear — Inman has you covered
by Marian McPherson Sep 19
The New Normal: What if only 3 obstacles stood in the way of the fully digital transaction?
4 real estate leaders share how legislators, lenders, brokers, agents and consumers all have a role to play in blocking paperless transactions
by Marian McPherson May 27
Are incentives the key to navigating a softening seller's market?
Agents in California and New York share how they're dealing with softening seller's markets and whether buyer's incentives are worth the potential trouble
by Marian McPherson Oct 7