Fannie, Freddie filling openings left by departures of top executives

The mortgage giants are continuing to fill openings left by top executives who departed in the wake of the November elections, which sidetracked plans to privatize the companies. Continue reading

Inman Handbook on pending home sales

Pending sales data has its limits, but it’s also one of the best ways to try to predict the near-term future of the real estate market. Continue reading

Listing Lessons: How I got a developer $50K more

In this listing story, Anthony West shares how confidence and a strong understanding of the market’s inventory are key to your success as a real estate professional. Continue reading

How technology has shaped multifamily marketing

Even before the pandemic forced everyone to digitally transform, we as an industry had committed to a marketing strategy that was customer- and content-centered. Here’s how we’ve leveraged technology in a way that’s most beneficial to potential tenants. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Play well with others

In this industry, collaborating with others instead of doing everything on your own pays off. Find out how Douglas Elliman’s Jay Phillip Parker learned that real estate works best when it’s collaborative and cooperative. Continue reading

Perfect your elevator pitch to win more business — here’s how

In the fast-paced world of luxury real estate, a polished elevator pitch is a must-have to help you communicate who you are and what sets you apart quickly and effectively. Here are five things to keep in mind as you craft yours. Continue reading

What real estate agents need to know about slab foundations

Most houses in the U.S. are built on foundations below grade, but agents should be educated on all types of foundations, including slabs, to be able to answer any buyer questions. Let’s break down what a slab foundation is and why it can be a smart cho… Continue reading

Real (Estate) Talk: What being an anti-racist real estate pro really means

Restorative, anti-racist education does not replicate harm and dehumanization through excessive isolation and dismissive practices. Rather, it supports transformative, authentic change so that fair housing is truly realized by all. 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