Lesson Learned: Choose the right team
In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, find out how Arizona broker Leslie Guiley...
View ArticleTales from the field: What I learned from Coldwell Banker’s leadership
An assistant manager at Coldwell Banker shares how her office adapted to the coronavirus throughout March and the important leadership lessons she's learned since then.
View Article5 critical steps to maximize your listing’s sales potential
This year brought significant changes in the way homes are bought and sold. To accommodate this new reality, sellers need to be prepared — and agents need to provide the necessary coaching. Here are...
View ArticleFormer surgeon general tapped to help Zillow safely buy homes again
The company is bringing on Regina Benjamin, the former U.S. surgeon general, to consult on and develop new safety protocols as it returns to iBuying.
View ArticleNAR board votes in new leaders in first-ever virtual election
National Association of Realtors CEO Bob Goldberg said future events could be both in-person and virtual — even after pandemic.
View ArticleSoftBank posts record loss, warns some investments may go bankrupt
The investor behind Compass and Opendoor predicted that, of the 88 companies the Vision Fund invested in, 15 could go bankrupt due to COVID-19.
View ArticleBuilder confidence rises slightly amid historic lows: NAHB
Builder confidence for newly built single-family homes rose to 37 points in May but remains at historic lows, according to the National Association of Home Builders.
View ArticleFlorida to relaunch vacation rentals — but not for New Yorkers
"If you tell me you’re going to rent them out to people from New York City, I'm probably not going to approve that, OK?" Governor Ron DeSantis said Friday.
View ArticleThree-quarters of companies will reopen offices in phases: Study
A new survey from CBRE Group shows that 72 percent of companies are planning a phased reopening, and 59 percent will provide masks for employees, among other safety initiatives.
View ArticleDaily Dispatch: Here are the positives right now
At the risk of sounding too optimistic, Paul Boomsma and Brad Inman discuss the positives in real estate right now.
View ArticleKentucky man jailed for shooting at agent during showing
A man who shot at a real estate agent and a young girl with a .22-caliber gun during a showing has been apprehended, according to a Kentucky police report.
View ArticleIs this ‘The Last Dance’ for Michael Jordan’s Chicago mansion?
Michael Jordan's $14.8-million home has been on the Chicago market for eight years — can his resurfacing to the public eye with ESPN's "The Last Dance" give the listing a much-needed boost in traffic?
View ArticleBonkers Pittsburgh home has starship room, talking alien
The listing asks would-be buyers if they "like fun and adventure." And with both castle- and starship-themed rooms, it offers both in spades.
View ArticlePA governor likely to veto bill that would restart real estate services
After being passed by the Pennsylvania Senate on May 13 and reaffirmed in a concurrence vote by the House on May 14, Gov. Wolf suggested in an interview with KYW Newsradio that he would not be signing...
View ArticleMaking sense of the headlines: How will COVID-19 impact real estate long term?
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner looks at the long-term effects of COVID-19 on residential real estate and how consumer behavior might change.
View ArticleAll Inman content related to running your business in this unprecedented time
As coronavirus rapidly changes — and impacts real estate across the nation — our aim is to keep you equipped with the tools and strategies you'll need to move forward.
View ArticlePulse: The positive things you will remember post-pandemic
Last week, we asked you to share the good things you'll likely remember after the worst is behind us. Here's what you had to say.
View ArticleHow to identify and avoid internet scams during COVID-19
COVID-19 brought about a set of new obstacles to industry professionals, including an increased risk of cybercrime. So what can real estate agents do to avoid falling victim to internet scammers?
View ArticleAgent/broker perspective: Is now the right time to acquire a competitor?
Each month Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This time: A broker has acquired a competing real estate office amid the pandemic....
View ArticleHere’s a simple approach to making listing videos
Making listing videos doesn’t have to be complicated or overly time consuming. Check out what one guy, a few apps and a couple of hours can produce.
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