The 12-point open house checklist every real estate agent needs

From the pristine cleanliness of the home to the personalized touches that make buyers feel welcome, Darryl Davis writes, small efforts can lead to big results. Continue reading

Are you ready to commit to the life you want?

The choice to create the life and business you desire, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write, one aligned with your values, is fortified and strengthened through your commitment to yourself. Continue reading

Housing affordability a main issue for early voters: Redfin

Thirty-eight percent of early voters said housing affordability influenced their presidential vote. Harris voters (43 percent) were more likely to care about housing than Trump voters (29 percent), Redfin said. Continue reading

Offerpad dialed back its iBuyer acquisitions by 49% in Q3

Having slashed operating expenses by 40 percent from a year ago, the iBuyer has its sights set on boosting home purchases to 1,000 per quarter on lower cost structure. Continue reading

CoStar moves one step closer to securing Arlington HQ

CoStar Group inked a deal with a longtime tenant of its new Arlington HQ, which leased 13 of the building’s 31 floors. The tenant agreed to downsize to two floors, giving CoStar enough space for the 500 employees moving to the new HQ. Continue reading

Fathom Realty adds 2,200 agents with My Home Group acquisition

Scottsdale, Arizona-based brokerage will continue to operate under the My Home Group brand, with co-founders Jereme Kleven and Mark Hutchins staying on to oversee daily operations. Continue reading

Restb.ai lands deal with New England’s largest MLS

In partnership with Restb.ai, the 39,300-member MLS PIN will equip itself with new ways to work faster, better serve buyers and sellers, and push its own boundaries in data capture and accuracy. Continue reading

First-time homebuyers fell further behind this year, NAR says

The share of recently bought homes that went to first-time homebuyers fell to less than 1 in 4 between July 2023 and June 2024, according to a new report. Continue reading

Compass leans into private listings with new marketing push

The brokerage’s efforts to build a powerful exclusive catalog of listings unifies many of its recent efforts — including now the debut of a multiphase marketing strategy. Continue reading

Loose election talk is creating anxiety for agents and clients alike

With the 2024 presidential race among the tightest in memory, hundreds of agents and brokers told Inman the real estate industry is encountering prickly situations amid a contentious election. Continue reading