Discover what contingent and pending mean in real estate and learn about different listing statuses and other questions surrounding the purchase of homes
Ignore your MLS stats and head-in-the-sand optimists
Opinion
Opinions about appreciation and market speculation are rampant at the water cooler. Before you jump in with your opinion make sure to do the math on your local market
by Jeff Glover Jul 18
Competence beats cash: 7 steps for writing winning offers
Opinion
Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to write an offer that does not need to be countered or corrected. These 7 elements will increase your buyer's chance of winning out, even over cash offers
by Carl Medford Apr 26
How to coach clients through an inventory-depleted market
It's not easy navigating a market with anemic inventory levels, which is why real estate pros should do what they can to help clients throughout the process. Here are a few key things agents need to do
by Mauricio Umansky Jun 24
Putting in an offer? 4 ways to sway listing agents and sellers
It's not just about submitting the highest offer. In today's crazy market, you need to stand out to both listing agents and sellers. Here are a few ways to sway them in your buyer's favor
by Mark Choey Jun 21
5 assumptions that can harm your clients and hurt your commission
Opinion
Our advice: Never assume anything, and always practice due diligence
by Carl Medford May 18
The buyer's agent who padlocked the gate: Stories from the wild world of real estate
Have you heard the latest boots-on-the-ground, can-you-believe-it story? Here are some of the most unusual and bizarre tales from this highly active spring market
by Christy Murdock Apr 30
The future isn't quite what I thought it would be
Homebuyers can get 3D tours and look up home histories, but the mortgage process is still painfully slow
by Teresa Boardman Dec 12
Pulse: 25 ways to respond to 'Why do I have to offer more?'
The top strategies readers offered included reminding buyers that the cost isn't an immediate out-of-pocket expense, pushing the FOMO button and pointing to data to make your case with gun-shy buyers
by Inman Dec 3
7 things buyers love to point out in the final walk-through
Don't let last minute snafus crimp your real estate transaction. Anticipate and prepare to ensure walk-throughs are non-events
by Cara Ameer Nov 26
6 common industry terms that need to die
Opinion
Let's have a wake and properly grieve for our industry vocabulary at Inman Connect Las Vegas in July
by Jim Walberg Nov 7
5 ways to keep your seller's expectations in check
Reality bites, so set your clients on the right path early
4 ways to keep your condo or co-op deal on track
Listing agents should employ these risk management tips for more sales and better client reviews
by Nicholas Oliver May 4
10 selling mistakes you can't afford -- for your business's sake
Avoid these errors, and your rewards will be plentiful
by Bruce Keith Aug 1
6 components of a cohesive content marketing strategy
How to reach and nurture potential clients
by Sarah Jacquier Jul 26