8 bogus questions sellers ask when interviewing listing agents

Some of the tried-and-true questions sellers have been asking for years are actually totally meaningless. Here are the top bogus questions sellers ask along with ways to effectively counter them. Continue reading

10 credit mistakes that could cost buyers their dream home

Buyers have been known to let the excitement of buying a home cloud their judgment. Here are 10 ways you can help keep your clients on track to prevent them from blowing up their chances of owning a home. Continue reading

You’ve got 7 seconds to sell — here’s how to maximize your listing

Even with COVID-19 restrictions, buyers still want to visit homes in person. They are, however, using online pictures, marketing and 3D tours to dramatically shortlist the homes they will actually visit. Here’s how to make your listing stand out. Continue reading

The 10 most-read contributed stories of 2019

Outside of the news realm, this year’s top stories written by industry professionals ranged in topic from making an exit to reviving deals to educating clients on the right way. 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

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week. Continue reading

Making repair requests? 7 guidelines to ensure the deal doesn’t tank

Buyers who produce a laundry list of non-critical items run the risk of alienating sellers and ending up with little or nothing. Although it’s important to get the best possible terms for the buyer, there is often a fine line between reasonable and not. Continue reading

How to manage buyer expectations in a shifting market

A new generation of homebuyers doesn’t seem to believe that simply owning a home can be the first step toward wealth creation. Agents can help them to gain a more sensible perspective and a home in their price range with these suggestions. Continue reading