Number of Realtors hits new record high for 4th-straight year
National Association of Realtors' membership edged ever closer to 1.6M in 2022 but the trade group expects a drop this year, according to data provided to Inman
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 13
How much does a real estate agent make?
From the hours agents put in to the years of experience they have, several variables determine what kind of income agents can bring in any given year
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 14
Realtor associations gave nearly 21% more to charity in 2021
NAR report highlights donations and volunteer hours to community nonprofits and Realtor associations. In 2021, Realtor associations donated a median of $12,070 to community nonprofits
by Andrea V. Brambila Sep 20
Realtor income rose by double digits in 2021: NAR
The trade association's 2022 report finds that the median gross income for Realtors overall grew 25.3% last year, but the increase was smaller for sales agents
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long
Opinion
Pride is not just a once of year celebration, it should be recognized year-round. Read on as one agent shares their personal story of hope and the courage to speak up for better
by Nicholas Acosta Jun 24
Stop Googling 'bubble': Here's why the news may be more positive than you think
Opinion
Are we on the verge of another major real estate downturn? Two of America’s most notable real estate economists, Leslie Appleton-Young and John Tuccillo, weigh in with their predictions and the news may be better than most people expect
by Bernice Ross May 24
Goodbye burnout! 5 strategies to reduce real estate stress
Opinion
Coach Darryl Davis shares tips for how to stop the burnout, reenergize and empower yourself to achieve more with less stress
by Darryl Davis May 9
Katey Bridges' viral TikTok fail sparks 'ah' moment for agent duets
One woman's social media mishap has become a font of inspiration for dozens of real estate agents who are 'showing their fit off' by posting duets with the accident-prone Texas TikToker
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 28
Juneteenth, fair housing and the way we treat each other
When we talk about fair housing, we primarily focus on its effect on buyers and sellers. Here's why fair housing extends to the inclusion of underrepresented real estate pros
by Lee Davenport Apr 19
Portland is losing rentals. Realtors say rent control may be to blame
A new study found Portland lost 14 percent of its single-family rental stock in recent years following adoption of tenant protection laws
by Taylor Anderson Apr 15
Own Your Freedom, by Dr. David Phelps
Opinion
This book is one of Phelps' tools to help educate people about achieving financial success — using a different approach than that of most financial advisers
by Nicole Espinosa Apr 12
How will autonomous self-driving cars affect real estate?
Opinion
Innovations in technology have already changed buyer behavior over the years. Find out how driverless vehicles may (or may not) continue the shift
by Carl Medford Apr 8
K-Pop's rising star is a Keller Williams real estate agent
Realtor and lawyer Sang Min Lim said getting into K-Pop was a way to 'stand out' from others in his fields while simultaneously developing one of his passions, music
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 13
When lenders go wild: Loan officer brawl goes viral
A fight between 2 groups of mortgage professionals believed to be in Atlantic City for the Triple Play Realtor Convention and Trade Expo went viral, sparking criticism of the real estate industry
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
3 agents per home: Is Daytona Beach the canary in the coal mine?
In September, approximately 2,200 agents licensed in the Florida beachside community of 70,000 were vying for just 674 listings. Is this the fate in store for the rest of the country?
by Daniel Houston Nov 18