Many buyers think home prices will only rise. Is that a safe bet?

A new survey of thousands of U.S. consumers by Inman and Dig Insights suggests that many homebuyers are spurred to enter an unaffordable market by the assumption that things can only get worse. Continue reading

Real estate agents carry hope for client pipelines into January: Intel

Current pipelines reported in the Intel survey remain higher than they were a few months ago, perhaps signaling that some clients are entertaining a return to the market despite headwinds from the Fed. Continue reading

Implement a listing-centered strategy with this 2-pronged plan

A group of prominent real estate voices laid out several actionable steps for building through a slow market at Inman Connect. Continue reading

Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change

The inaugural Triple-I survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers. Continue reading

‘Modest’ commission proposals are insufficient, says watchdog

Long critical of the lack of real estate commission transparency, watchdog group Consumer Federation of America released steps for creating a competitive landscape around agent commissions. Continue reading

It’s the most perilous time of year to overprice a home: Opendoor

Nearly 1 in 4 homes that were overpriced at listing will end up being delisted in the slower fall months, according to a new report. Continue reading

Locked in, or misinformed? How seller’s agents can allay client fears

Homeowners feel locked in and for good reason. But sellers should know the other side of the coin too, agents argued at Inman Connect. Continue reading

Get top dollar fast: 10 things sellers need from their agents now

As we transition out of an intense seller’s market, agents need to dust off the fundamentals and adapt them to the local market, property types and sellers to give their clients the back-to-basics guidance they need right now. Here are 10 things seller… Continue reading

7 strategies for navigating multiple offers

Is this housing market driving you crazy? Multiple offer situations are tough. You need every advantage to win for your clients. Here are seven strategies to reduce your stress, serve your clients, and come out on top! Continue reading