Inman Review: Ribbon puts a bow on a unique package of fintech and proptech

Ribbon helps buyers buy before they sell, rescues bad deals and gives first-time buyers a way to win deals in what might be the industry’s first hybrid fintech-proptech application. Continue reading

Are real estate commissions going down? Not so much

If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here’s what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission. Continue reading

The New Normal: What if buyers no longer needed hand-holding?

Heated demand and short inventory are shaping our post-pandemic world, but thanks to increased technology and changed expectations, the end result might just be better for agents in the long run. Dig into the New Normal, and join us next week at Inman … Continue reading

How to execute an effective walk-through inspection

A walk-through inspection won’t uncover everything a full inspection would, but it can still help reduce buyer risk in a hot market. Here’s how to make the most of it. Continue reading

5 reasons buying sight unseen isn’t as risky as you think

Homes.com conducted a survey of 1,500 visitors that discovered 42 percent of buyers are willing to buy a home sight unseen. Here’s why that number shouldn’t surprise you. Continue reading

4 tips for dealing with buyers’ fears in an overheated market

Fear commonly immobilizes buyers from making the choices that will ultimately enhance their lives. Here’s how to coach your clients to succeed despite the potential risks.  Continue reading

10 tips for working with picky homebuyer clients

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of a person’s life. Being a good agent means offering your expertise and honest opinions to your clients. It also means understanding how to deal with tough buyers while maintaining a healthy work… Continue reading

A Coldwell Banker broker shares what it’s like to be a seller right now

Kris Darwin, a Coldwell Banker sales manager in Louisiana, shares how an agent’s sales pitch taught her an important lesson about relationships and empathy. Continue reading

The buyer’s agent who padlocked the gate: Stories from the wild world of real estate

Have you heard the latest boots-on-the-ground, can-you-believe-it story? Here are some of the most unusual and bizarre tales from the front lines of the current mad market. Continue reading

8 ways to help homebuyers through an as-is purchase

As-is sales are always ripe for complications in markets that typically entertain repairs and concessions after the inspection period. Agents need to make sure clients are as prepared as possible before going into a multiple-offer situation. Here’s how. Continue reading