A due diligence checklist to protect your fixer-upper investment

Fixer-uppers can be great investments, even in challenging real estate markets, but only if you know what to look for. Continue reading

Coachella for real estate pros: How I navigate the industry’s big events

While conferences and networking events may seem worlds apart from your favorite music festival, they have more in common than you may expect, Summer Goralik writes. Continue reading

3 clichés top listing agents don’t buy into during a market downtick

Think smart, writes coach Annette DeCicco, and list like a pro. Hit all three of these smart consultation tips on pricing, condition and negotiation to win listings that sell at consistently high premiums. Continue reading

RealScout and Agent Image partner to steal Zillow leads — and give them to you

Agent Image has partnered with RealScout to integrate lead generation and nurturing tools into their ACCESS website platform, helping agents compete against national portals like Zillow. Continue reading

Mortgage rates hit 4-month low and have more room to drop

Homeowners scrambled to refinance last week as mortgage rates dropped to the lowest level in four months, with homebuyer demand also up by double digits from a year ago, according to a weekly survey of lenders by the Mortgage Bankers Association. Mortg… Continue reading

Keller Williams hires former AT&T, Southwest exec as new CMO

Texas-based real estate franchisor Keller Williams has hired former AT&T exec Sandra Howard to lead its marketing team. Howard has more than 20 years of marketing and advertising experience with some of the globe’s largest brands, including AT&#03… Continue reading

He started the Opendoor stock rally. Now he wants the CEO out

Investor Eric Jackson takes credit for leading retail investors to buy a stock that was worth 51 cents a month ago. Next, he wants to join the board of directors and oust CEO Carrie Wheeler. Continue reading

How Inman’s latest tools can help real estate agents and clients

Earlier this month, Inman launched two new market data tools: Market Explorer and Market Trends. Here’s how senior housing specialist Rachael Hite is using them to help her clients make decisions. Continue reading

How to help buyers understand interest-only mortgages

Understanding the ins and outs of financing options, including interest-only mortgages, makes you a valuable resource for educating your clients, Clever’s Luke Babich writes. Continue reading

Visual, auditory, kinesthetic: What processing style do you prefer?

Want to make faster connections with clients and colleagues? Listen to the sensory language they use, and align with their preferred processing style, Bernice Ross suggests. Continue reading