Exclusive Survey: 95% would pay a buyer agent under right conditions

A majority of potential buyers say they’re open to paying their agents in the wake of legal threats to commissions, according to results from a joint survey conducted by Inman with Dig Insights. Continue reading

Implement a listing-centered strategy with this 2-pronged plan

A group of prominent real estate voices laid out several actionable steps for building through a slow market at Inman Connect. Continue reading

Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change

The inaugural Triple-I survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers. Continue reading

5 ways to encourage buyers in the current market

If you come from a place of doing good for your buyer clients and being highly aware of the market context, The Agency founder and CEO Mauricio Umansky writes, the results will unfold.  Continue reading

When handling buyer objections, preparation is key, brokers say

Buyers with doubts need to know they’re being heard. A well-oiled process for responding to their objections can help, Bianca D’Alessio and Aaron West said Thursday at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

How to lead your agents through the class-action commission storm

Challenges are opportunities to level up, find efficiencies and creatively problem-solve. Things may get bumpy in the near term, but brokers can help prepare agents for this and any storm that may come their way.  Continue reading

10 last-minute gift ideas for real estate agents this holiday season

It can be tough to find the right gift for the real estate agent in your life, and sometimes agents themselves aren’t sure what they want. One of these might spark some interest. Continue reading

Homesellers are slashing prices. Here’s how to spot deals right away

Homebuyers searching for price cuts on search portals are sure to get lucky if they check on this specific day of the week and check back again after 3 weeks, according to a new analysis by Zillow. Continue reading

Is it cheaper for me to rent or buy in today’s market?

Give your first-time homebuyers the information they need to stay motivated to buy against rising prices, rents and rates. Homeownership is still key, according to trainer and author Bernice Ross. Continue reading

Gary Keller has a theory about what a successful agent’s day looks like

Real estate agents don’t have to be on edge all the time to be top performers — as long as they nail this part of the day, Gary Keller said Wednesday at Keller Williams’ annual Mega Camp event. Continue reading