Circa 1990: What real estate agents need to know about the era’s housing styles

As the end of the millennium approached, homes became more about modern and contemporary styles, with a penchant for customization. Inman contributor Gerard Splendore walks real estate agents through architecture and home styles from the 1990s.
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Real (Estate) Talk: Is this overzealous charity work or rightful amends by NAR?

Historical inequities in the real estate industry created harm, according to author and trainer Lee Davenport. As Realtors, we have a collective responsibility to make things right, or at least better. Continue reading

9 tips for creating a seller safety plan on your next listing

There certainly isn’t enough advice out there on seller safety, writes safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings. Continue reading

Walkthrough woes: 7 things that cause pre-closing stress

By the time buyers attend the final walkthrough, they may be stressed out and nitpicking. Broker Cara Ameer details the items that may set them off, along with ways to offset their frustrations. Continue reading

Opendoor is in $62M worth of legal trouble: The Real Word

This week, Byron Lazine discusses Opendoor’s recent $62 million settlement of its legal troubles with the FTC plus a flawed study of DOM. Continue reading

The ultimate playbook for building real estate brand authority through YouTube

It’s tough to make your mark without a role model. Jimmy Burgess guides you as you follow the playbook of Calgary, Alberta Realtor Brad McCallum to YouTube success. Continue reading

Leverage the power of fintech to whip your wallet into shape

Whether you’re a new agent or a top producer, it takes planning and some smart tech tools to get your finances shipshape for the long haul. Let CFP Jordan Curnutt help you make these easy-to-use fintech tools part of your gameplan. Continue reading

6 traits female leaders lean on during uncertainty

As part of a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas, WomanUp! co-founders Debra Trappen and Sara Sutachan shared takeaways from their survey of hundreds of women in real estate leadership. Continue reading