Monthly Archives: July 2021

Co-ops in Westchester County now have to explain why they reject buyers. Will NYC be next?

By Libertina Brandt | July 7, 2021 - 4:47 pm |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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Boards in Westchester County now have to notify the county Human Rights Commission about rejections and the reasonings for them. Continue reading →

Real estate disruption is happening all across the globe: Mike DelPrete

By Lillian Dickerson | July 7, 2021 - 4:08 pm |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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On Wednesday, DelPrete released “The 2021 Emerging Models in Real Estate Report,” which details emerging trends shaping the industry and the players putting the trends into action. Continue reading →

Zillow revamps Premier Agent ‘Best of Zillow’ qualifications

By Marian McPherson | July 7, 2021 - 2:05 pm |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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Zillow said the new Best of Zillow scoring system will provide a more holistic view of agents’ performance. The update rolls out in October. Continue reading →

RealScout adds ClimateCheck data to platform

By Lillian Dickerson | July 7, 2021 - 2:00 pm |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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RealScout’s addition of climate risk data into its platform follows a recent trend of real estate companies adding similar data to their portals as homebuyers become increasingly concerned about climate change risk. Continue reading →

4 Signs Your Credit May Have Taken a Hit

By Deb Hipp | July 7, 2021 - 12:00 pm |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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These red flags of a lowered credit score could mean it’s time to take a look at your credit. Continue reading →

Beware of weak agents: 5 scenarios that can cost your sellers big money

By Bernice Ross | July 7, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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Even in today’s crazy market, weak agents can still cost their sellers plenty of money and opportunity. Here are five case studies that illustrate how costly working with a bad agent can be. Continue reading →

Join us virtually for a big second half at Connect Now

By Inman | July 7, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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Inman’s virtual series of meetups, Connect Now, is how top performers in the real estate industry are staying ahead. Reserve your spot today for the series, including the next Connect Now on July 20. Continue reading →

New agents, it’s not about the split

By Carl Medford | July 7, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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So many new agents choose a brokerage by going with the one that offers the highest split. This can not only be a huge mistake, but it can also set a newbie up for failure. Continue reading →

Suburban condo conundrum: Sales soar as buyers hunt for elusive deals

By Veronika Bondarenko | July 7, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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The idea that the city is for condos and the suburbs are for homes is not reflective of a market in which suburban condo sales — and prices — are soaring. Continue reading →

Pulse: Ever have a deal fall through? Tell us what you learned

By Inman | July 7, 2021 - 9:00 am |July 7, 2021 Uncategorized

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Whether you’re a newbie or a seasoned pro, chances are you’ve experienced the pain and disappointment of a flopped deal. This week, we’re asking you to share your experience. What happened, and what did you learn? Continue reading →