What COVID surge? Agents carry on as cases, vaccine mandates rise

COVID-19 cases are on the rise, and brokerages are cracking down with vaccine mandates, but agents don’t believe it will disrupt the market like it did during last year’s peak. Continue reading

As daily COVID cases surpass 100K, brokerages face tough vax decision

Most brokerages told Inman they can’t force agents, who are mostly independent contractors, to get the vaccine. Lawyers Inman spoke to said otherwise. Continue reading

Space tourism means closing gifts could soon be out of this world

Richard Branson’s successful trip to outer space means that space tourism is becoming a reality for the public. How long before it becomes a common perk offered to luxury buyers? Continue reading

REBNY to temporarily end ‘days on market’ calculation

The Real Estate Board of New York is eliminating the “days on market” calculation for its members’ listings. Continue reading

This weekend will be ‘bellwether’ for open houses in the spring

Agents haven’t yet seen clients abandoning things like open houses. But handshakes may be going out of style, and some believe the worst is yet to come. Continue reading

Shrouded in steel: Scourge of New York City scaffolding turns 40

New York’s ubiquitous scaffolding is the result of laws passed in 1980 and 1998. The scaffolding is meant to prevent falling debris, but it also comes with tradeoffs. Continue reading

What does a rental agent in NYC do, anyway?

Real estate brokers explain all of the responsibilities of the rental agent as the burden of paying them shifts to landlords in NYC. Continue reading

WATCH: Surviving and thriving in a changing market

It’s tough out there. Watch three seasoned leaders share their tactics for maintaining momentum in slow markets onstage at Inman Connect New York. Continue reading

Sudden ban on rental broker fees in New York draws outrage from real estate industry, praise from renters

Individual agents and brokers blasted the decision, saying it would eventually pass the costs onto consumers in the form of higher rent. Continue reading

Sudden ban on rental broker fees in New York draws outrage from real estate industry, praise from renters

Individual agents and brokers blasted the decision, saying it would eventually pass the costs onto consumers in the form of higher rent. Continue reading