21 social skills today’s real estate agents need

If you’re new to real estate, here’s a quick how-to on getting up to speed with other agents socially. From client expectations to putting yourself out there, here’s what you should know. Continue reading

Leads, glamor, contracts: Survive the minefields of being a new agent

Newer agents sometimes come to real estate with the wrong expectations, or with little understanding of things like contracts and negotiation. Here’s how the pros suggest avoiding those mistakes. Continue reading

Next week: learn how indie brokerages can compete at ICNY

Indie brokers can learn to compete against big-name brokerages from successful pros who are doing it now. Join thousands of your real estate peers at ICNY to get the inside track. Continue reading

Divyy Homes CEO: Rising home prices and rates are business drivers

“Our goal is not necessarily to expand a ton into new markets,” Divvy CEO Adena Hefets told Inman ahead of Inman Connect New York next week, following company’s latest $200 million round. Continue reading

How to win a bidding war against a buyer who’s paying all cash

There are smart ways to overcome a cash offer for that apartment, condo or co-op your buyer really wants. NYC’s Confidence Stimpson outlines how to go about making your buyer’s offer more competitive. Continue reading

Connection leads to conversion: 11 tips for better social media engagement

Being on social media shouldn’t even be a question today, Jimmy Burgess says. It offers you the opportunity to connect both locally and with those who are part of the current relocation surge. Continue reading

Homie to expand Power Buyer program amid surge in demand

The expanded program and a new buy-before-you-sell offer will be unveiled in Colorado and Utah in the next two weeks, followed by Arizona, Nevada and Idaho, executives told Inman exclusively. Continue reading

Lumber prices reach lowest 2022 level. But DIY projects already DOA

The price of lumber dropped to $829 per thousand board feet on Tuesday, a 39 percent drop from just a month earlier. It’s still nearly double the pre-COVID rate. Continue reading

Property tax hikes slowed last year even as home sale prices soared

The average property tax bill rose by 1.8 percent in 2021. That’s the lowest increase in years, despite record home price growth, according to a new report from Attom Data Solutions. Continue reading

Creating change: A guide to getting involved as an agent

Doing good in your community is good for you and good for business. The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky tells how to get started on your charitable journey. Continue reading