The Real Word: Is Zillow's ShowingTime deal fraught with competition issues?
Opinion
This week, Bryon and Nicole discuss whether Zillow is potentially becoming a monopoly and go over a list of things to do before selling a home and real estate tips from Kim Kardashian
by Byron Lazine Aug 20
Need buy-side help? Hire candidates with these 6 skills
Thinking about hiring a showing assistant or buyer's agent? This list of must-have skills, qualities and traits will come in handy as you vet potential team members
by Adam Hergenrother Aug 19
'Dire days lie ahead': The impact of COVID-19 and wildfires on housing
Opinion
The recent onslaught of wildfires and accompanying smoke blanketing many states are combining with the pandemic with deadly results. It is not just personal health that is being affected — there are significant implications for real estate as well
by Carl Medford Aug 19
Pulse: What are your top listing faux pas?
This week, we're asking readers to share some major listing bloopers they're seeing right now. What are some tragic errors agents just shouldn't commit?
by Inman Aug 18
Pulse: Readers share how to make listings stand out in 2021
From virtual staging to 3D tours, agents today have a lot of tools and services at their disposal to really make a listing shine. Here's what our readers are using today
by Inman Aug 17
The Real Word: What did Zillow's Q2 earnings report reveal?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a Black real estate agent and his clients who were handcuffed while touring a home, Zillow seeing profits slip and real estate agents paying NCAA athletes
by Byron Lazine Aug 13
Pulse: How do you make sure your listings stand out in 2021?
There's a lot more to a listing today than ever before. So, what tools and strategies are you using to make sure your sellers' house shines?
by Inman Aug 11
Pulse: Readers share the biggest issues with listing technology
From lack of optimization on MLS platforms to difficulties in adopting new tech, here are all the problem areas our readers shared with us this past week
by Inman Aug 10
The Real Word: Are sellers spying on agents?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a growing number of sellers who use spy cams during showings, the slowing down of bidding wars, and Liz Vaynerchuk-Novello’s simple strategy that makes a big difference
by Byron Lazine Aug 6
Why you should consider going beyond typical team offerings
Opinion
A real estate platform as a service creates a robust consumer-facing business that also offers a streamlined experience for agents and their clients, no matter where they are
Looking back: A brief history of real estate team crackdowns
A new Connecticut law that limits team names is just the latest in a list of regulations impacting teams and their branding
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
Pulse: What are the biggest issues with listing technology?
This week, we're focusing on the shortcomings, problems and question marks related to listing tech. What's lacking, and what are some of the main issues you're seeing today?
by Inman Aug 4
Pulse: What newbies need to know about marketing listings
From utilizing professional photography to tapping into your sphere, here are some essential tips newbies need to know about marketing listings
by Inman Aug 3
New law will limit what teams can call themselves
Dozens of teams will likely have to rebrand thanks to a state law that prohibits the use of terms such as 'group' and 'LLC'
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 2
What the Keller Williams Expansion Network means for teams
The launch of the new Expansion Network is a welcome addition to the support already provided by Keller Williams. It's what KW teams need to stay ahead of the competition — and here's why