10 signs you're working across the table from an inexperienced agent
Annette DeCicco shares ways to spot an inexperienced agent if you're the more seasoned pro in a transaction, and mistakes to avoid if you're a newbie
by Annette DeCicco Jul 30
1st-time buyers say 'yes' to older starter homes due to higher costs
New construction starter homes may be a thing of the past as costs continue to rise, according to a report from Cotality. Buyers are flocking to a new kind of starter home, one that's older, smaller
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 29
Can a $1 price tag get your lagging listing off the books? The Download
As the $1 listing trend gathers steam, it's time to take a closer look at how it works and whether it's right for your sellers
by Christy Murdock Jul 28
4 ways brokerages build resilient, high-performing agents 
As a broker, Thomas Mallette writes, it's up to you to walk the walk with your agents, providing the mentorship and guidance they need to succeed
by Thomas Mallette Jul 24
How to make real estate recruiting 'a hell of a lot easier'
ERA Brand President Alex Vidal knows that agents are getting hit up by competing brokers. But he has a four-step guide for successfully grabbing more agents
by Taylor Anderson Jul 23
The leadership playbook: Stay ahead in a fast-moving market
In hypercompetitive, low inventory markets, Jack Gross writes, success boils down to innovation, adaptability, a return to fundamentals and a commitment to agent education
by Jack Gross Jul 23
Stop calling this a buyer’s market. We're not there yet
Troy Palmquist talks with Jordan Levine, SVP and chief economist at California Association of Realtors, to answer the question, ‘Are we really in a buyer’s market?’
by Troy Palmquist Jul 22
Waning buyer activity pushes home price growth to 2-year low
60% of the nation's largest markets saw home prices slip from May to June, with the largest drop happening in Washington DC due to federal layoffs
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
How an Oklahoma agent turned a $35 list price into marketing magic
The share of ultra-low listing prices is up 24% since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
Here's what a Redfin data journalist learned from taking a $25K bath on the sale of his house
Senior data journalist Mark Worley co-authored a new report that shows roughly 6% of US homeowners risk selling at a loss. The analysis hit close to home; he and his wife did exactly that
by Mark Worley Jul 21
Stale listing? Here's how to reset, refresh, relaunch: The Download
It's one of our readers' favorite topics right now, so we're rounding up great contributor insights from agents and brokers with boots on the ground to help you help your sellers
by Christy Murdock Jul 19
Keller Williams continues global expansion, moves into Singapore
Singapore native Melvin Lim will oversee the master franchise's rollout, which comes as KW increasingly focuses on oversees markets
by Marian McPherson Jul 16
Median US home price hits new record as pending sales drop
The median sale price hit $399,633 as pending sales fell 3.5% annually. Mortgage applications, home touring and Google searches for 'homes for sale' increased, a positive sign for sellers
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 10
Inventory has doubled in nearly half of the US's largest markets
Robust new construction activity and subdued homebuyer demand has led to an inventory boom in 22 of the 50 largest markets, with some metros seeing active inventory double vs 2019
by Marian McPherson Jul 2
So far, the conflict with Iran hasn’t nudged the US housing market. But could it?
Economists typically keep their eyes out for 3 key things when assessing whether a Middle East conflict could weigh on U.S. home sales. Here's what they are
by Taylor Anderson Jun 25