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

The stories and trends that defined a whirlwind first half of 2023

Intel takes a look back at the market trends, brokerage strategies, Wall Street happenings and legal controversies that shook the past six months and could well define the remainder of 2023. Continue reading

5 ways to bring the wow-factor with your first-time homebuyers

Every client presents an opportunity for repeat business and referrals, writes Jonathan Pressman. How can you ensure you impress them and stand out from the crowd? Continue reading

The power of connection: Elevate client interactions with these tips

Watch the new Inman Access class featuring Julia Lashay Israel to learn the importance of buyer consultations and how to build trust and rapport as a foundation for smooth transactions. 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

How did we get here? How to talk about the economy with clients

How did we get here, and what should we be focusing on as agents? These are the questions Jimmy Burgess posed to Keeping Current Matters’ George Ratiu, chief economist, and David Childers, president. Continue reading

Homebuyers and sellers played chicken as sales slowed in March

Realtor.com’s latest monthly report reveals a market full of contradictions as mortgage rates continue to drive consumer sentiment and activity. Continue reading

Collaborate, communicate, calculate: 7 ways to keep buyers in the deal

The more a buyer is educated about the ins and outs of a transaction, the more comfortable they’ll be with bumps in the road. Luxury agent Cara Ameer offers insights designed to help you keep buyers on track. Continue reading

Need clients? Here’s how to capture and convert the 6 major buyer types

Converting leads into clients isn’t easy, but knowing various types of clients and how to market to them will help. Chris Heller offers step-by-step strategies for capturing and converting the leads you need now. Continue reading