‘Real estate is the sacrificial lamb of high interest rates’: Jason Oppenheim rants on the Fed

In this Inman exclusive video interview ahead of the “Selling the OC” Season 4 premiere, The Oppenheim Group founder got real about the market, interest rates and the Federal Reserve. Continue reading

What the World Series can teach agents about consistency, coaching and closing

Championships aren’t won in a moment. They’re won in the everyday decisions made by players and coaches. Troy Palmquist and Matt Richling share how to craft your winning moment. Continue reading

Fall staging that sells: 7 luxury looks on a bargain budget

Discover seven expert-approved fall staging tricks to make your listings feel high-end, without spending big, Chris Pollinger writes. Smart, moody and tailored for today’s buyers. Continue reading

How boutique brokerages can outpace big-box brands with value-added systems and programs

The most effective value-add programs go beyond marketing buzzwords, Rainy Hake Austin writes. They’re grounded in authentic service, tailored expertise and a clear understanding of what clients actually need. Continue reading

Compass’s Buyer Demand tool: breakthrough or déjà vu?

Troy Palmquist examines Compass’ newly announced tech tool and the debate between open and “walled garden” ecosystems. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky on how to survive Compass-Anywhere

The Compass-Anywhere deal will change real estate, but in chaos, there’s opportunity, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes. Success in this new era will depend on these three things. Continue reading

Feds bust real estate execs in $25.9M scheme against homeless

Real estate developers Cody Holmes and Steven Taylor have been accused of defrauding a program that funds affordable housing projects and are now facing decades in federal prison. Continue reading

A 7-home estate and a former talk show host’s Montecito hideaway among September’s priciest sales

Last month’s most expensive luxury home sales include an oceanfront showplace you just can’t build anymore and a celebrity ex-pat’s former residence. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Real estate apprenticeship is the answer to new agent retention

Find out more about broker-owner Courtney Poulos’ journey and what she thinks new agents need most from the industry. Continue reading

Bring your own baby: How I turned an open house into a baby rave

Agent and developer Claire O’Connor shares a strategy to help you lean into your listing’s character and design an open house that’s uniquely suited to the space and the needs of its potential buyer. Continue reading