Summer outlook: Pandemic impacts may linger, but agents expect to close deals
More than a dozen agents who spoke with Inman said that inventory shortages and masks will probably be around for some time. But they're also seeing an active market in which offers are pouring in
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 26
The Inman Handbook on how to sell a home without setting foot in it
Moving an entire real estate experience online may not be easy, but in the time of the coronavirus pandemic it's necessary — and very doable
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
The Inman Handbook on how to reopen your business this summer
As states begin the reopening process and more business restrictions are lifted, prepare yourself and your team for a new way to operate this summer
How to host a property tour on social media as a team
Conducting live tours on social media as a team can be a great way to reach a wide audience and have some fun along the way. Here's how one LA-based agency hosts weekly progressive Instagram open houses, plus a few helpful tips
by James Harris AND David Parnes May 21
Read all of Inman's coronavirus coverage here
Inman has published more than 785 stories on the coronavirus. Here's our comprehensive list of coverage
by Jim Dalrymple II May 20
Curb Hero continues evolution of open house marketing: Tech Review
Opinion
With a dynamic QR code and other updates, the open house promotion and registration solution offers updates to provide value after sign-in
by Craig C. Rowe May 1
The Real Word: Why luxury auctions are surging and what it means
Plus, a look at April's rent payment trends and Zillow's new virtual open house link option
by Byron Lazine Apr 17
Tales from the field: How technology helped us save the deal amid COVID-19
These days, technology is proving to be more of a must-have than a nice-to-have. As this story shows, digital solutions are now a necessity for the future of real estate transactions
by Lindsey Hood Apr 11
Chime speeds release of Facebook, YouTube livestreaming tools
The agent operating system has developed streaming tools for Facebook Live and YouTube and released them ahead of schedule in response to the COVID-19 market reduction of face-to-face business
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 3
Ways to digitize every stage of your sales funnel during the pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic is forcing agents to do much more of their previously face-to-face business over a computer. Here are a few novel ways to make it work
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 30
In New York, open houses and cold calls are suspended. Is rent next?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has already called for a moratorium on evictions at the epicenter of the Coronavirus pandemic. Now state and city officials are calling for a rent freeze
by Patrick Kearns Mar 23
How to lead your team when you don't have all the answers
In a time rife with misinformation, uncertainty and fear, it's hard to lead with confidence. As the world shifts and changes, there are a few things you can instill in your team so they can make better decisions
by Ryan Rodenbeck Mar 23
Open houses took hit from coronavirus over the weekend
Some open houses already saw cancelations and declining attendance last week. That's likely to be a growing trend in the coming weeks
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
5 tips for turning open house visitors into clients
Opinion
If you're new to the industry or just need a reminder, it always pays to refresh your memory on the need to follow up with prospects at open houses
by Kathleen Kuhn Feb 10
The Real Word: NAR's new fair housing action plan
Opinion
Learn more about the National Association of Realtors' new fair housing action plan, and check out this week's marketeer of the week
by Byron Lazine Jan 17