How Smart Stay tech can ensure responsible property management for short-term rentals

Today’s guests are more tech-savvy than ever. They’d rather have UberEats than room service. They care about their health, are chemically sensitive to what you clean your sheets with and want to know that they really are safe and secure in your rental…. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: All roads to success start with gratitude

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer discusses why all roads to success start with gratitude. People all over the country are talking about gratitude this week, and Lorimer believes it’s a conversatio… Continue reading

7 things buyers love to point out in the final walk-through

Don’t let last-minute snafus crimp your clients’ real estate transactions. Anticipate what could go wrong, and pay attention to the details to ensure walk-throughs are non-events. Continue reading

Do something! Don’t shrug off the ‘Newsday’ investigation

There’s a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, but also a long way to go to make sure that everyone has access to fair housing. Continue reading

3 steps for converting contacts into clients via Facebook

Jeffrey Brogger has a three-step system he uses to run low-cost ad campaigns with high conversion rates via Facebook. Not only is it great for converting contacts into clients, but it also essentially eliminates the need for manual follow-up. Continue reading

Reduce escrow friction with Majordomo’s post-inspection platform

Home inspections cause more hassles than they’re often worth. Majordomo’s quick prioritization of repairs, pricing models and other tools can help buyers better understand inspections and repair negotiations — and get you to the closing table sooner. Continue reading

22 ways real estate pros are showing gratitude this year

We reached out to agents and brokers to find out what they’re doing to give back to their communities this year. Here’s what they shared. Continue reading

Winterizing a home before it hits the market? Read this first

Between holiday entertaining and plunging temperatures, energy bills go up in the winter. Here are a few tips to help homeowners save energy and cash. Continue reading

Pulse: 16 responses to ‘We only want to give you a 60-day listing’

Last week, Inman surveyed readers for their best responses to sellers when they say: “We only want to give you a 60-day listing.” Here are the top handlers readers offered. Continue reading

Could Texas lead the way in solving the homeless problem?

Two private sector-led efforts to address the homeless problem in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, are showing promise. Other cities around the country could follow their lead. Continue reading