How to use strategy, tech and real talk to keep deals moving
Transaction hesitation is real, but deals are getting done. Here’s how broker-owner Jaclyn Kelley and her agents have been keeping business steady in a tough market
by Jaclyn Kelley Jun 19
Stop undervaluing your work: Say no with confidence, own your worth
When you say yes to something misaligned, you’re saying no to your deeper purpose, Debra Trappen writes. Discover the power of saying no and claiming your value
by Debra Trappen Jun 19
Hiring a home staging company? Ask these essential questions first
After owning a staging company for 20 years, team leader Carl Medford lists 7 categories of critical questions to ask before selecting a stager for you and your listings
by Carl Medford Jun 19
It’s not just KW! Compass was hit with a telemarketing lawsuit, too
A renter outside Portland, Oregon, sued Compass this week, saying its agents contacted her despite her phone being on the National Do Not Call Registry and multiple requests to stop calling
by Taylor Anderson Jun 18
Lake Homes Realty branches out with new firm for mountain homes
The standalone brokerage will service clients across 21 states to start, with a focus on homes at elevation, with a mountain view, or those within a community shaped by the mountains
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 18
Redfin teams up with Thumbtack on home improvement offering
The partnership is meant to help homeowners find tradespeople who can do tasks such as painting, cleaning, HVAC maintenance and more, the companies announced Wednesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 18
6 tips for avoiding lawsuits, legal fees and court in real estate
Here are 6 common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations
Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are 6 steps to book the appointment
by Kristine Milkovich Jun 18
Real estate changes fast. Here's what you want to know more about
We asked about what you need more of: Artificial intelligence, landmark lawsuits, private listing networks and other changes, both recent and ongoing
by Inman Jun 18
Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings
Opinion
The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes
by Jeff Tucker Jun 18
Keller Williams hit with new telemarketing lawsuit in New York
A New York homeowner claims text messages sent by an associate broker at Keller Williams amounted to an ‘invasion of her privacy’ and a violation of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act
by Taylor Anderson Jun 17
Anywhere cuts earnings estimate by 10% amid sluggish 2025 sales
Anywhere now expects to earn as much as 10% less in the second quarter of 2025 than it projected in April, according to a new SEC filing. The company's stock price fell sharply in early trading hours
by Taylor Anderson Jun 17
These are the paint colors that will raise the value of your next listing
If you're in the process of staging a listing, it might be time to talk paint with your sellers. A new study from Zillow suggests that the right interior paint colors can boost home value by thousands
by Richelle Hammiel Jun 17
Builder sentiment plunges as hesitant buyers shift to sidelines
Nearly 40% of homebuilders cut prices in June, the highest portion since the National Association of Home Builders began tracking the cuts. A decline in single-family starts is projected this year
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Massachusetts bans sellers from encouraging waived inspections
The new policy was signed into law by Governor Maura Healey during the first week in June and is included in the state's larger Affordable Homes Act. The law will apply to sales after Oct. 15, 2025
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 17
Anthony Lamacchia had 3 minutes with Trump. This is what he told him
Ahead of Inman Connect San Diego in July, Lamacchia revealed what he said at Trump's West Palm Beach golf club this year that drew the president's ire. ‘He was not happy to hear it,’ he told Inman
by Taylor Anderson Jun 17