real estate conversations
Properly set expectations, and keep deals moving forward smoothly
by Verl Workman May 18
Forget buyer's market vs. seller's market. 2026 is just plain weird
What 950 top real estate agents are seeing on the ground this spring
by Nick Pipitone May 13
The Iran War's impact on the US housing market, explained
The economic shocks are compounding. The housing market is paying the price
by Nick Pipitone May 4
higher-rate market
Don't leave buyers high and dry amid higher interest rates, coach Verl Workman writes. Develop financial and negotiation strategies to tap into the market, and help clients win
by Verl Workman Jan 13
housing construction, housing, getty
The American Enterprise Institute estimates 64% of homes sold by the largest homebuilders provide permanent mortgage rate buydowns, which often don't count as seller concessions
by Matt Carter Nov 13
Most homebuyers see a recession ahead. Some are even asking for it
Nearly twice as many Realtor.com visitors say they would be more likely to buy if a recession hits compared to the share who say they'd be less likely to buy if the economy fails, new polling shows
by Matt Carter May 20
Concessions surge as homesellers offer sweeter deals in sour markets
In the first quarter of the year, 44.4% of homesellers included concessions in their deals, just shy of the record 45.1% seen at the start of 2023, according to new data released Monday by Redfin
by Richelle Hammiel Apr 22
16 incentives that may help sellers move their homes this spring
If you have listings that need to move, Carl Medford shares strategies to help get those homes sold this spring
by Carl Medford Sep 25
Are we allowed to let clients know about concessions upfront?
Opinion
With all the commission confusion surrounding the new rule implementation, compliance expert Summer Goralik answers your burning questions
by Summer Goralik Aug 16
Is it possible to market a seller wanting to offer a concession?
Opinion
With all the commission confusion as we near the Aug. 17 implementation deadline, compliance expert Summer Goralik is here to answer your burning questions, starting with concessions
by Summer Goralik Aug 13
The simple, powerful commission mindset reset you need today
Bernice Ross talks with James Dwiggins about the new rules of the road when it comes to agent compensation and client negotiations
by Bernice Ross Aug 13
Consumer watchdog holds up new eXp seller contract as model
A new draft seller contract that eXp Realty is distributing to its brokers and agents is largely consistent with a newly issued set of criteria from the Consumer Federation of America
by Daniel Houston Jul 31
Gavel over one hundred dollar bills represents Newrez' settling a complaint
California Regional MLS will continue to allow agents to indicate whether sellers will consider concessions but will no longer have the option to specify a dollar amount or percentage
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 29
Ed Zorn to the real estate industry: Get rid of commission-sharing now
The attorney and broker dives into the nuances of seller concessions, steering, buyer agents' jobs, and avoiding future antitrust trouble ahead of his appearances at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 18
Luxury's back, baby: It's Inman's Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Christy Murdock May 31