Commission advances keep some agents afloat while sinking others

Commission advance companies are booming as a lifeline for real estate agents who can’t afford to wait for closing day. While these services offer financial assistance, they often come with costly strings attached. Continue reading

Judge suggests agent hire a lawyer for his antitrust case against NAR

Federal judge indicates agent “might benefit” from an attorney in suit against NAR’s three-way agreement, compares the situation to hiring a Realtor. Continue reading

Former Realtor president sues NAR over 3-way agreement

Agent Preston Moore decried his suspension following an ethics investigation he alleges was discriminatory and said he was “forced” to belong to NAR for MLS access. Continue reading

Everyone wants a slice of the housing market. That’s the problem

Right now, the housing market has a slew of uninvited guests in one of the worst housing shortages in the history of America. Continue reading

Inman Person of the Year 2019: The Ethical Agent

This year, Inman honors a much-needed figure in an industry still struggling with issues such as discrimination. Continue reading

‘I don’t want to commit’: How to handle 27 common objections

We’ve compiled a list of savvy responses to noncommittal or less-than-cooperative buyers and sellers to help you get creative with client pushback. Continue reading

How to sell investment properties

Real estate professionals said keys to selling investment properties include focusing on returns and thinking like a financial planner Continue reading

WATCH: Building wealth through investing

What does the transition from buying and selling homes to growing your investment portfolio look like? Why should agents be using this strategy to build wealth? From duplexes to cemeteries, listen in as these pros explain their different takes on inves… Continue reading

WATCH: Justifying your commission through your value proposition

Will you lower your commission? Do I really need a real estate agent? Find out the most diplomatic and convincing responses to these and a number of other cringe-worthy questions that get thrown at you day after day. Continue reading

WATCH: Getting sellers to price right in a new market

For many real estate agents, the price-setting conversation is one of the hardest they have with sellers, but it doesn’t have to be. As the market changes, it will be even more crucial to put in the work before the conversation happens. Watch this vide… Continue reading