70+ strategies to generate listings in today’s market

No matter what the market conditions, a well-balanced real estate business requires listings. Here’s how to find them. Continue reading

Frustrated with inventory? 5 tips for getting creative

Working in a low inventory market can be frustrating for all parties involved. Broker Julie Bubsy offers advice on how to create inventory for your clients when there is seemingly nothing there. Continue reading

Time to get creative: 3 strategies for finding buyers homes

Buying a home is hard, but it’s not impossible. As a knowledgeable expert with a fiduciary duty to your clients, it’s your role to help buyers weigh and evaluate their options. Continue reading

Gentle persuasion: Help your buyers change the narrative on low inventory

The low inventory problem isn’t always with the market, according to broker Cara Ameer. Sometimes it’s with buyer expectations and the way you manage them (or don’t) as their real estate agent. Here’s a letter she wishes she could send to every wannabe… Continue reading

US home sales prices hit another all-time high, leaving buyers in the dust

A new report released Wednesday by Redfin painted a bleak picture for homebuyers already fatigued by a tough market. Continue reading

RE/MAX in 2022: Modernizing the franchise model, teams and more

Creating a robust teams structure, filtering out industry noise and innovating the franchise model are all challenges RE/MAX faces in 2022. Continue reading

US sees 8th record-breaking month of high-speed sales

Amid the continued shattering of annual sales pace records, inventory also took a slight hit during October, a report from realtor.com released on Wednesday showed. Continue reading

Converting leads into listings: How to close the deal

We’ve tapped into the top advice from Inman contributors to bring you this guide to getting the deal — from finding listings and getting your foot in the door for appointments to perfecting your pitch and winning the listing. Continue reading

The homebuyer in 2021? Middle-aged, married and college educated

Zillow Group’s 2021 Consumer Housing Trends Report breaks down what buyers looked like in 2021, what they wanted most and how that compared to previous years. Continue reading

Investor home purchases exceed pre-pandemic levels, hit record high

Investors purchased 67,943 US homes during the second quarter, for a total value of $48.5B, the highest figure on record, according to Redfin. Continue reading