Hidden in plain sight: The hoarding epidemic and how it impacts real estate

Studies show that 1 in roughly every 20 people suffers from hoarding disorder, which means you probably know someone who is a hoarder. Here’s what you can do to identify the signs and take action to help. Continue reading

The secret weapon some of the top names in real estate use

Ever been in a situation where a deal was going south and there was nothing left to do but improvise to keep it alive? Improv acting classes can go a long way in those cases. Here’s why you should consider taking up improv. Continue reading

Will a break from political uncertainty help the real estate market?

With midterm elections in the rearview mirror, many in the real estate industry are wondering if the end to the political uncertainty of the past few months will finally help some buyers get off the fence and ready to make a deal. Continue reading

DocuSign and NAR partner to offer products to digital neophytes

The electronic document company has partnered with the National Association of Realtors to offer use of the software at no charge to agents who have never facilitated a deal by electronic means. Continue reading

Breaking down the numbers: The true cost of opening a brokerage

Luke Monroe, the CEO and broker-owner of Kendrick Realty, shared with Inman his own recent experience opening his brokerage’s third office in California. Continue reading

Compass launches in Nashville

Compass’ growing footprint has now officially expanded to Nashville, the tech-forward real estate brokerage confirmed Wednesday. Continue reading

Realtor unearths family mementos left behind by homeowners, uses social media to track them down

While preparing a home for sale, Realtor Connie Schwartzman noticed a baby book full of photos in one of the attic corners. Continue reading

Why Zillow is right to boot underperforming Premier Agents

The interwebs were abuzz last week with Zillow Group’s announcement that it is introducing a “CSAT” (customer satisfaction) component to its Premier Agent platform. Here’s Jay Thompson’s take. Continue reading