10 common staging mistakes that could hurt your listing
Staging can make your life — and your sellers' and buyers' experiences — infinitely more rewarding, if you approach it right
by Nicole Solari May 30
This Maryland house has an entire village in the basement
It may look like just another mansion in the Washington, D.C. suburbs, but the basement hides a mini Main Street
(Agent dressed as) Bigfoot spotted in California listing photos
The listing was up for 4 days before Coldwell Banker agent Daniel Oster added the Bigfoot photos, which drew more than 640,000 views on Zillow alone. The home is now in contract
Sister of Steve Mnuchin sues potential buyers for deal fallout
Valerie Mnuchin claims her penthouse's potential buyers exploited the COVID-19 crisis to try and renegotiate the sale contract, which resulted in the co-op board rejecting the deal
by Lillian Dickerson May 26
10 tips for buyers putting in offers sight unseen amid coronavirus
Buying a property without seeing it in person is hardly ideal. But, in the new world created by COVID-19, virtual touring is becoming increasingly common
by Nicole Solari May 26
Home staging can be done virtually — here's how
Opinion
Just because in-person interactions are limited doesn't mean that agents can't help clients take advantage of services like staging. This is how homeowners can complete the process virtually, step by step
by Jennie Norris May 25
Stop! 7 things you shouldn't do on listing appointments
Opinion
Selling yourself is a little bit like dating. You have to make a great first impression. So, here are a few things to keep in mind if you want to impress your clients from the get-go and make them feel like you're the perfect fit for their needs
by Ron Wynn May 23
The Real Word: Investing in real estate during a pandemic
Opinion
Also this week: SoftBank's record loss and a few basic ways to do listing videos right
by Byron Lazine May 22
Sylvester Stallone's La Quinta mansion returns to the market
The Rocky actor bought it in 2010 for $4.5M and has been trying to sell it for years
How to host a property tour on social media as a team
Conducting live tours on social media as a team can be a great way to reach a wide audience and have some fun along the way. Here's how one LA-based agency hosts weekly progressive Instagram open houses, plus a few helpful tips
by James Harris AND David Parnes May 21
Read all of Inman's coronavirus coverage here
Inman has published more than 785 stories on the coronavirus. Here's our comprehensive list of coverage
by Jim Dalrymple II May 20
Former Connecticut home of director Barry Levinson lists for $19M
The 38-acre property in rural Connecticut was home to the 'Rain Man' director for about 17 years
by Lillian Dickerson May 19
Bonkers 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
by Jim Dalrymple II May 18
Is this 'The Last Dance' for Michael Jordan's Chicago mansion?
The basketball great's $14.8M home has been on the market for eight years. Will "The Last Dance" give the listing a much-needed boost?
by Lillian Dickerson May 18
5 critical steps to maximize your listing's sales potential
Opinion
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 five important steps
by Carl Medford May 18
See inside a $100M Bel Air megamansion with 21 bathrooms
Known as UNICA, the 41,000-square-foot megamansion is designed to offer resort living at home