Are US home-sale revenues finally bottoming out? Intel examines
The steepest part of the home-transaction downturn appears to be over. Is this where business turns around? Intel dives into the data
by Daniel Houston Jan 29
Avoid these 5 deal-killers to get across the finish line
Got a client? Get them to the finish line. These 5 escrow failures can stop you in your tracks
by Carl Medford Sep 11
Home prices rose in May in defiance of down housing market
Prices rose 0.7% from April to May after adjusting for increases typically experienced in spring, according to estimates released Tuesday by CoreLogic and the Federal Housing Finance Agency
by Daniel Houston Jul 25
Home sales see typical boost in May to close a sluggish spring
The National Association of Realtors recorded 408,000 sales of existing homes in May. Before the pandemic, that number was closer to 530,000
by Daniel Houston Jun 22
Mike DelPrete weighs in on the rapid rise of The Real Brokerage
The company's transaction growth in 2022 was second only to eXp's. Here's what's fueling its rapid rise, and what to expect after its 'exponential growth phase,' according to analyst Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete Apr 12
Mike DelPrete Intel exclusive: Big brokerages spar in race to cut costs
Opinion
All of the biggest players in real estate are cutting costs, but some are better off than others to weather the storm, Mike DelPrete argues in his first exclusive filing for Inman Intel
by Mike DelPrete Jan 18
No more contract cancellations! Here's how to avoid buyer backouts
Avoid canceled contracts by addressing possible reasons buyers back out ahead of time
by Carl Medford Sep 14
How to avoid being ambushed by a low appraisal
Opinion
Dealing with low appraisals takes skill and creativity. Do your best to make sure the appraisal comes in at the current purchase price and if not, be prepared to implement these strategies
by Bernice Ross Mar 30
Lone Wolf makes deal with largest Realtor association in Texas
Lone Wolf said the 145,000-member Texas Realtors will use the zipForms edition of its product, an alternative that stems from its 2019 acquisition of the e-forms company zipLogix
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 10
7 videos that will change the way you communicate with clients
If you’re looking to scale your business without sacrificing your communication with clients, start shooting videos that explain the next steps in their process. Not only will these videos help you as an agent, your clients will be better served as well
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 28
Helping millennial and Gen Z buyers: What you should know
Younger generations are certainly a new breed of buyers, and as we all know, we have to evolve with the times — and the customer. Find that digital and competitive edge to remain relevant and outshine competitors
New to real estate? Focus on these 2 things
From finding clients to thinking of what to say, there are so many things that run through a new agent's head. This week, Byron Van Arsdale, a coach and former broker-owner, talks about the most vital things rookies need to succeed
by Bernice Ross Aug 19
How good is your email communication? A few ways to improve
Email is a particularly valuable means of communication in real estate especially now, when sharing information about listings and dealing efficiently with buyers and sellers are key. That's why you need to get it right. Here's how
by Gerard Splendore Aug 17
Why 99% of what you were taught about lead generation is flawed
Opinion
Create a system of client attraction that gets you more new clients today — not tomorrow, next month or next year
by Danny Batsalkin Feb 2