Exclusive Inman Connect Las Vegas presale starts now

ICLV is back in-person! This fall, October 26-28, 2021, top agents, brokers, executives, technologists, marketers and more will once again gather to collaborate on success strategies, make connections, and share stories from the past year. Join us. Continue reading

Is it time to stop writing buyer love letters? 

Buyer love letters can be fraught with fair housing violations, but should the practice be banned entirely? Because these letters are currently legal, banning them doesn’t appear to be an option — but educating yourself on the type of information to in… Continue reading

Pulse: What’s your top tip for second-homebuyers?

With lockdowns and remote work becoming the norm, it’s no surprise demand for second homes spiked during the pandemic. So, how are you helping buyers wanting to purchase getaways right now? Continue reading

You see another agent’s for-sale sign in your neighbor’s yard. Now what?

Losing a listing is tough, but it’s not the end of the world. Keep your professionalism front and center, learn from this experience, and incorporate that learning so it’s less likely to happen in the future. Continue reading

Bubble trouble: 4 stats that’ll give you hope (and 4 that won’t)

There are signs of trouble, but vaccinations are up, spending on home construction is up, and overall, there’s reason to believe the market will improve. Continue reading

Compass faces another ‘theft of trade secrets’ lawsuit

A Pennsylvania-based Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate affiliate has filed a lawsuit against Compass for helping a former agent breach several covenants, including non-disclosure, non-competition and non-solicitation. Continue reading

No different than an ‘all-white jury’: NAR tackles ethics panel diversity

Discussion around a new hate speech policy from the National Association of Realtors has largely focused on fairness toward those who may be accused of violating the policy. But some members have questioned the lack of diversity among those who will be… Continue reading

Homeowners are cashing out equity like it’s 2005

With home values soaring and mortgage rates still near historic lows, homeowners are cashing out home equity at volumes not seen since the height of the housing bubble. Continue reading

Nation’s fifth largest mortgage insurer joins the IPO craze

Genworth Mortgage Insurance Corp. will rebrand as Enact in a partial IPO that values the company at $3.6 billion and paves the way for a future spin-off. Continue reading