Female agents: Stop waiting for permission to become a leader
A powerhouse group of female real estate leaders took the Inman Connect Las Vegas stage on Wednesday to share their stories and encourage other women in the industry to be empowered and step into their own as leaders
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 27
Allison Chiaramonte on selling a $29M Park Avenue penthouse
The biggest challenge in a recent Manhattan sale that Chiaramonte brokered was not the high price point, but rather finding a buyer willing to renovate a co-op
by Libertina Brandt Oct 15
Zillow, Warburg and 4 takeaways from Coldwell Banker's Gen Blue
The pandemic, a big acquisition and the specter of Zillow were all significant parts of Coldwell Banker's latest gathering
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 7
Manhattan housing market posts biggest 3rd quarter in 3 decades
Luxury apartment sales surged approximately 226% year over year and almost 33% from the previous quarter, according to Douglas Elliman. The brokerage netted 453 luxury sales
Coldwell Banker acquires Warburg Realty
The company will now operate under the 'Coldwell Banker Warburg' banner
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 5
'I’ve never seen anything like this': Bidding wars hit the rental market
The for-sale market appears to be cooling down, but the rental market is fiery-hot in housing markets nationwide, with would-be tenants getting their first taste of bidding wars
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 21
7 ways to find dependable renters now that moratoriums are ending
After a rocky year-and-a-half due to local and federal eviction moratoriums, most landlords and property managers are finding ways to ensure they pick solid tenants this time around
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 14
What COVID surge? Agents carry on as cases, vaccine mandates rise
COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and brokerages are cracking down with vaccine mandates, but agents don't believe it will disrupt the market like it did during last year's peak
by Libertina Brandt Aug 16
As daily COVID cases surpass 100K, brokerages face tough vax decision
Most brokerages told Inman they can't force agents, who are mostly independent contractors, to get the vaccine. Lawyers Inman spoke to said otherwise
by Libertina Brandt Aug 6
Richard Branson waves from the window of the VSS Unity22 on July 11, 2021 before its spaceflight.
Richard Branson's successful trip to outer space means that space travel is becoming a reality for the public. How long before it becomes a common perk offered to luxury buyers?
What a vaccine could mean for the US housing market and real estate
An effective vaccine could mean a spike in interest rates and return to some pricy metro markets, economists and agents told Inman
by Patrick Kearns Nov 16
Americans head to the polls as real estate industry holds breath
Voters have to choose between President Trump and Joe Biden as concerns about unprecedented voter intimidation, fraud and violence swirl around the country. Real estate agents like Ellen Sykes of Warburg Realty volunteered at voting centers across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 3
Stick with Zillow or cut ties? 'It's an MLS issue,' real estate leaders say
Real estate leaders Courtney Poulos and Veronica Figueroa share their thoughts on Zillow hiring agents and how multiple listing service regulations made it possible
by Marian McPherson Oct 20
What is an 'Amazon room,' and why do luxury buyers want one?
With online orders increasing, many buildings are looking for ways to get more space for residents' packages
Inman handbook: Breaking into the world of luxury real estate
Not everyone starts a career in real estate with a network of well-heeled clients. But luckily, it's still possible to work in luxury even if you're starting from scratch
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 2