How long can home prices hold out? Here’s how I see it

When will rising interest rates, low inventory and diminishing buyer hopes translate into falling home prices? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner crunches the numbers and looks at the possibilities of a correction. Continue reading

The broker’s dilemma: To own or not to own; that is the question

New Inman contributor Lisa Troyano-Ascolese outlines the thought process behind starting or buying a brokerage and how to know if you’re really ready. Continue reading

Reach out, take names: 13 tips for beefing up your client database

Whether you’re just getting started or have been at it for a while, writes Inman contributor Luke Babich, you already know that finding potential clients is critical. Here are 13 tips to build and nurture your client base. Continue reading

As Sitzer verdict nears, here’s how to protect your buyer commission

While everyone waits and worries about the outcome of the current commission trial, there’s already a perfectly simple solution to defining and communicating with buyers about your commission, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Continue reading

Jordan Cohen knows what to say and do to win the listing every time

If you want to join the ranks of the top listing agents in your market, trainer and author Bernice Ross says that Cohen’s proven strategies and tactics can help you become a top listing agent as well. Continue reading

Don’t let social media become your worst nightmare

The wrong social media post is like a vampire: It lives forever and sucks the lifeblood of your reputation. Trainer Rachael Hite offers three tips to repel bad juju online. Continue reading

Here’s how property managers can fight the effects of inflation

How can forward-thinking property managers mitigate the effects of inflation? It requires informed strategies and creative thinking. Here’s our approach. Continue reading

Is now the right time to start your new side hustle?

Whether you’re saving for something big or trying to figure out how to stay in real estate until the market turns, Erin McCormick Torres offers tips to help you develop new streams of income. Continue reading