How to be an ethical agent in an age of rampant housing discrimination

In the wake of the “Newsday” findings, Realtor leadership has shown that change won’t come from the top down. It’s up to individuals to make change. Here are some simple steps to help you break through the barriers that exist in all markets. Continue reading

Can you fire independent contractors? Here’s what you should know

The majority of agents are ICs. Understanding what this classification means — and having a solid independent contractor agreement — is crucial for any brokerage or team. Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: Water sensors

In this episode of “Smart-home tech for agents,” Brandon Doyle and Colton Pratt compare five sensors available on the market right now to help your clients decide which is best for their home. Continue reading

Cohabitation of unmarried couples is on the rise as marriage rates decline

New research shows that more and more unmarried couples are living together, so real estate agents need to be prepared to work with these types of clients. Continue reading

The Real Word: Zillow CEO Rich Barton’s ‘trade-in experience’ dream

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week: CEO Rich Barton dished on Zillow’s ambitions for what it calls “Real Estate 2.0” on CNBC. Here’s what agents should know. Continue reading

Smart-home tech for agents: Best door and window sensors

In this episode of “Smart-home tech for agents,” we compare six sensors available on the market right now to help your clients decide which is best for their home. Continue reading

How Smart Stay tech can ensure responsible property management for short-term rentals

Today’s guests are more tech-savvy than ever. They’d rather have UberEats than room service. They care about their health, are chemically sensitive to what you clean your sheets with and want to know that they really are safe and secure in your rental…. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: All roads to success start with gratitude

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer discusses why all roads to success start with gratitude. People all over the country are talking about gratitude this week, and Lorimer believes it’s a conversatio… Continue reading

Do something! Don’t shrug off the ‘Newsday’ investigation

There’s a lot to be thankful for this Thanksgiving, but also a long way to go to make sure that everyone has access to fair housing. Continue reading