Working with investors? 5 key skills to master

Although they’re lucrative to work with, investors come with their own set of challenges. And unlike working with homeowners, representing investors requires a different set of skills. Here are a few you need to master. Continue reading

Why are $100M real estate teams merging with expansion teams?

Recently, we have seen more and more teams (large, successful and profitable teams) join forces, specifically with real estate businesses that offer a platform of services. Here’s why. Continue reading

The New Normal: What if everyone just stops paying for leads?

They used to be part of everyone’s business model but, increasingly, paid leads simply can’t compete with organic traffic and referrals. Read the latest in our New Normal series, and join us next week at Inman Connect when we take the conversation live… Continue reading

Judge to REX: Stop calling NAR, Zillow a ‘cartel’

A judge also denied REX’s request for a preliminary injunction against NAR and Zillow. REX asked for the injunction after arguing that it was the victim of anticompetitive practices. Continue reading

Amid housing shortage, investors double down on prefab startups

Construction startups have raised $1.5 billion since the start of this year as builders rush to address the shortage, according to Crunchbase. Continue reading

Share of LGBTQ buyers and sellers hasn’t grown since 2015: NAR

The share of LGBTQ homebuyers and sellers has remained at 4 percent since 2015, according to NAR. Lower household incomes and less access to affordable housing are two of the largest barriers. Continue reading

Deciding on the face of your brand? 3 points to consider

Real estate is an industry based on facial recognition. When you ask people, “Who sold your home?” they almost always answer with their agent’s name — not the brokerage they work for. Here’s what to think about when putting a face to your brand.
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Offerpad sees dip in revenue as it preps for public debut

The iBuyer’s revenues were down year over year, but up compared to the end of 2020. The company is also nearing completion of a merger that will allow it to begin publicly selling shares. Continue reading

Inman Interactive: Explore where US housing costs are highest

This interactive map compares the costs for a typical homeowner in each county in the nation, beyond the principal and interest on their loan. Continue reading