A green couch in front of a green wall in a beautifully staged room to illustrate how to overcome seller home staging objections.
Bernice Ross shares strategies for showing sellers that real estate staging can add value and save time between listing and going under contract
by Bernice Ross Sep 22
A real estate agent talking to someone behind crime scene tape to signify top safety tips for real estate agents in 2025.
Although the real estate business brings amazing opportunities, it also requires vigilance and planning to navigate safely, security expert Robert Siciliano writes
by Robert Siciliano Sep 22
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Some agents were shocked, but those working inside Compass generally agreed that the deal gives the combined firms increased bargaining power
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 22
Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?
Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top
The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it's moving to acquire its chief rival
55 power users spill their AI secrets to a slicker real estate workflow
Today's brokerage-provided AI tools still take a backseat to third-party chatbots for many agents. With new products rolling out later this year, real estate leaders believe that may change
by Daniel Houston Sep 22
How a 2008 bankruptcy fueled a top team leader's comeback
On this episode, The One Team leader, Byron Lazine, shares his journey from submarine mechanic, to bankruptcy, to top Connecticut team leader and CEO of BAM
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
In Part 5 of her 8-part series, Cassie Walker Johnson helps you help clients navigate the complexity and detail of the buyer offer
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The week on The Download: After years of frustration, homebuyers are finally back in the driver's seat in many markets
by Christy Murdock Sep 22
Illustration of U.S. and China flags with a handshake in front, the TikTok logo centered, a doge meme image in the background and a bar chart rising on the right, symbolizing the TikTok Oracle deal, meme culture and shifting social media metrics.
The TikTok Oracle deal and the rise of meme culture highlight how control of platforms shapes not just marketing, but the way audiences see the world
by Jessi Healey Sep 21
A picture of contributor Jimmy Burgess in front of a GNC store to symbolize his GNC formula for real estate agents.
The way you handle your leads lifecycle must be optimized for a real estate business to be healthy and thriving. Jimmy Burgess shares the GNC formula that makes it work
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 21
A woman on her computer with a huge magnet in the picture to denote how to stop real estate websites from stealing your clients.
Instead of using the resources of a big-box content producer, Josh Ries writes, create, own, and control your own content and keep your leads
by Josh Ries Sep 20
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Improve your understanding of how broad economic factors impact the housing market
by Jonathan Pressman Sep 20
Zillow sued over allegedly 'deceptive' Flex agent tactics
A homebuyer represented by the law firm involved in the Moehrl commission lawsuit is targeting Zillow in a new class-action case that alleges the portal inflated homebuyer costs
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
The No. 1 secret to not using 'salesy' scripts: Now Streaming
Real estate coach Darryl Davis offers insights for communicating authentically without relying on over-produced, scripted talking points
by Inman Sep 19
Robert Reffkin, mortgage moves, Serhant family: 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 Dani Vanderboegh Sep 19