Discrimination stops 40% of trans buyers from buying dream home

Although the LGBTQ community has experienced several federal victories over the past two years, Realtor.com’s latest survey with the LGBTQ Real Estate Alliance reveals LGBTQ consumers — especially transgender buyers and renters — are still on the outsk… Continue reading

Shut the front door! This 1 design choice can net sellers $6,500 more

Homebuyers love bold neutrals on front doors, while they eschew unorthodox shades like pink and cement grey, according to survey results released Thursday by Zillow. Continue reading

3 CEOs share their tips on tackling affordability: ‘It’s a time to fight’

Homeward CEO Tim Heyl, Divvy CEO Adena Hefets and Flyhomes CEO Tushar Garg dished on how the market shift has impacted Power Buyers at Inman Connect Now on Thursday. Continue reading

Americans know more about Kim Kardashian than homebuying

Nearly 90 percent of Americans know how many children Kim Kardashian has, but fewer than 33 percent know how to get pre-approved for a mortgage, according to a new survey from Zillow. Continue reading

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions preps for global growth with 2 key hires

Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions has hired two former Sotheby’s International Realty executives, Zackary Wright and Charlie Smith. Both men will lead SCA’s international growth. Continue reading

RealScout celebrates 10-year anniversary with industry love letter

RealScout co-founder Andrew Flachner celebrated his company’s 10-year anniversary with an epic photo shoot and a heartfelt letter that recounts RealScout’s past and plots its future. Continue reading

StreetEasy adds ShowingTime tour scheduling feature

Beginning this month, StreetEasy users will have free access to ShowingTime’s tour scheduling platform, which also provides training sessions for agents and brokerage partners on best practices. Continue reading

Keller Williams partners with homeselling program 72SOLD

The program aims to list and sell homes within 72 hours. With the partnership, KW agents across the globe will receive 72SOLD training for a referral fee. Continue reading

‘Call, text, email and hope to still get drinks’: How agents connect in 2022

A plethora of communication options for agents exist, but real estate agents told Inman email is still the best option for managing transactions and covering your tail if trouble comes calling. Continue reading