The secret to generating more ‘offer-ready’ buyers

Do you have buyers who are on the fence about writing an offer? Bernice Ross interviews Andrew Flachner of RealScout on how to get your buyers “offer ready.” Continue reading

Real estate hiring beats national job gains again in March

Brokerages and other real estate companies added 6,300 new jobs in March, a rate of payroll growth that exceeded that of the United States at large. Continue reading

The 42 best and worst real estate agents in movie history, ranked

In honor of the 94th Academy Awards this Sunday, Inman combed through dozens of movies — including a few killer alien flicks — to see what Hollywood really thinks of the real estate industry. Continue reading

8 tips for dealing with unhappy real estate clients

Experienced professionals know that in a conflict, whose fault it is doesn’t matter. What does matter is how you soothe the client’s hurt feelings, win back their trust, and secure both their ongoing business and your company’s good reputation. Here ar… Continue reading

7 types of oddball homes — and how to find them

Finding unconventional homes requires a bit more work than looking on the MLS, but once you are known for a niche, clients will start coming to you through referral sources and word of mouth. If oddball homes are an area you want to expand in, here’s w… Continue reading

Jobs report disappoints, but real estate hiring keeps rolling along

Homebuilders and real estate firms posted strong hiring trends even as a federal jobs report came up far short of expectations for November. Continue reading

Co-investing startup Fractional raises $5.5M in seed funding

The San Francisco-based company’s platform helps pair would-be real estate investors with friends or strangers who want to co-own property. Continue reading

China considers something new — mandating a national property tax

The nation remains one of the few world powers without widespread taxes on real estate values. But that could soon change. Continue reading

Real-estate hiring outpaces other industries amid stale jobs report

Employers in real estate and residential construction grew workforces by 0.2 percent on a seasonally adjusted basis, according to Department of Labor survey out Friday. Continue reading