Here are the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers
More than 1 in 3 sellers lowered their asking price last month, according to Redfin
For touring musicians, transitioning to a 2nd career in real estate isn't as surprising as it sounds
Be there when life changes force a sale and relocation
Expert Meriam Mellal says that authenticity is agents' most valuable marketing asset
Taking on the challenges of leadership is what makes you a real estate professional
Opinion
Cooperation among brokers is among the most powerful ideas the industry has developed
Real estate pros aren't just door-openers. They are guides
The CEO of LPT International shares the strategies shaping real estate’s next phase
Pending sales posted their biggest decline in 3 months amid elevated mortgage rates
Rates, geopolitics and bottled-up demand are shaping the next phase of housing
Find out what separates agents who last from those who flame out
Success in real estate comes by doing the work that others avoid
Opinion
The industry's most powerful legal term is being weaponized, and consumers are paying the price
Use this list to determine where you are paying the IRS more than you should
Contributor Deb Siefkin writes that agents need to add value right now to be relevant