Eliminating ‘Days on Market’ will hurt clients — and your commission

With some calling for the removal of “Days on Market” data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice. Continue reading

25 ways to thrive during real estate conference season

Let frequent conference attendee, speaker and organizer Nikki Beauchamp share key strategies that help her not just survive but thrive during this busy period. Continue reading

Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting housing justice

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate professionals to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership. Continue reading

‘Should I stay or should I go?’ 5 questions agents should ask

This is the time of year to find out what you need from a broker and whether your current broker can provide it, ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes. Continue reading

Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees

Agents have drawn on all their resources to play “matchmaker” to place people who don’t need to use secondary properties with those who need housing in the area. Results are mixed, but it’s working for some. Continue reading

Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims

Real estate professionals aren’t just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

SCOTUS, ChatGPT, no-BS: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

What factors pushed mortgage rates back up? Economist

Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them up more than a point since September. Continue reading

Verify by CallAction reduces risk as TCPA tightens: Tech Review

On Jan. 27, new rules for contacting consumers kick in. If you’re not compliant, you’re at serious risk of fines and lawsuits. Just ask Keller Williams. Continue reading

What you need to know about the cold call rule changes this month

For real estate agents, changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act on Jan. 27 will mean being extra careful with how you gather leads, contact potential clients and manage consent. Continue reading