DropOffer offers ways to add and communicate value: Tech Review

DropOffer has released a fully refreshed browser version of its off-market home sales platform. Continue reading

Stop justifying your fee. Start showing the cost of not using you

The factors that won your first listing are the same ones that will be intergal in winning over buyers, writes TowerHill Realty CEO Patrick Kilner.
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Agents storm TikTok with flood of complaints after NAR settlement

Since Friday, real estate agents have been arguing on the video sharing platform that the recent commission suit settlement is likely to hurt both homebuyers and the agents who represent them. Continue reading

Home staging dips in popularity as fewer agents make the effort: NAR

The National Association of Realtors’ 2023 Profile of Home Staging reveals a quarter of all staging efforts yield additional profits of up to $18,935 for a median-priced home. Continue reading

Industry warned to prepare for $40B hit on commissions

Buyer’s agents, and the ecosystem of companies that provide services to them, would bear the brunt of legal challenges to the traditional commission structure, Brian Boero said at Inman Connect. Continue reading

Let’s talk: Nail the forgotten art of the buyer consult

Mastering the buyer’s consult establishes credibility with clients and helps agents find the most motivated buyers with the highest intent to transact. Team leader Tom Toole offers a refresher on this important skill. Continue reading

Everything you need to know about the bombshell commission lawsuits

A slew of lawsuits may radically change how agents get paid and real estate generally. Here’s Inman’s deep dive into what’s going on and what it all means. Continue reading

What happens to buyers’ agents if the bombshell lawsuit explodes?

Multiple lawsuits are challenging the way agents get paid. Inman asked experts what that means, and how the future of real estate might evolve as a result of changes to the commission structure. Continue reading

Inspectify wants to normalize consistency in home inspections: Tech Review

In the same way LegalZoom took away the intimidation of speaking with an attorney, Inspectify’s fast ordering and clear, categorized reporting takes the pain out of finding out your buyer’s house needs work after closing. Continue reading

Be a better buyer’s agent: 6 steps for an exceptional client experience

Buyers need a competent agent who follows a system that ensures that all essential details are systematically handled effectively and promptly. Here’s a step-by-step system that’ll make you a hero in your buyers’ eyes. Continue reading