Inventory insanity: The secret economic forces fueling the housing shortage
Many consumers may not realize it, but they're increasingly competing against institutional investors and contending with soaring building costs
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
Buyer uncertainty stressing you out? 5 ways to stay sane in a hectic market
The extreme lack of inventory has agents in total panic mode. On top of their day-to-day roles, agents now more than ever also have to be friends, counselors and confidants. Here's how to manage the stress of it all
by Erica Ramus Apr 12
Median home-sale price reaches all-time high of $335,613
Although the market is currently red-hot, Redfin's latest report released on Friday revealed that homebuyers may give up as home prices continue to grow
by Marian McPherson Apr 2
What do clients need in 2021? 8 skills every agent must nail
Opinion
In today’s frenzied markets, real estate agents have to be on top of every aspect of the deal. Here’s what buyers and sellers should expect from agents
by Cara Ameer Mar 9
10 credit mistakes that could cost buyers their dream home
Here's how you can help keep your clients on track to prevent them from blowing up their chances of owning a home
by Carl Medford Mar 8
How to help homebuyers compete in 2021 
Guide clients through any feelings of discouragement, and help them navigate an informed, prepared search
by Santiago Arana Feb 23
Say no to FSBO! 7 risks homesellers take when they go it alone
Opinion
In today's market, the stakes are high, decisions are swift, and there is immense pressure on everyone in the transaction — which is why sellers need a real estate agent by their side
by Cara Ameer Feb 2
Buyers and their agents have to be nimble amid low supply
At Inman Connect, eXp agent and team leader Renee Funk said buyers and their agents need to be able to move quickly and adapt to a market in which inventory remains tight
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 27
Here are Inman's 20 most-read news stories of 2020
Bidding wars, record mortgage rates and lots of Keller Williams news dominated the conversation, and Inman's headlines, in 2020
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 23
How to help clients play their cards right in today's market
With the current low-inventory market and the overall uncertainty, an agent's job has never been more important. Here's how to guide buyers and sellers while keeping their stress levels low
by Jim Manikas Oct 24
How to help your buyers win in a competitive market
Although receiving multiple offers can be a positive opportunity for sellers, it can be daunting for buyers. Here's how to help them compete
by James Harris AND David Parnes Oct 22
The Real Word: How can agents win bidding wars?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss strategies and tactics for winning bidding wars, which are currently on the rise, and words to avoid during negotiations
by Byron Lazine Sep 4
6 tips for crafting stronger buyer offers
Opinion
If you’re having to compete in a multiple-offer situation on every offer, you have to find a way to give your buyers as much of an edge as possible
by Alex Neir Aug 25
As bidding wars spike, 20% of winning offers waive inspection contingency
Low mortgage rates, a severe inventory shortage and pandemic-related uncertainty are pushing buyers to take risks in a hot market
by Andrea V. Brambila Jul 28
paying mortgage
Boston experienced the highest frequency of bidding wars, with 72.4% of all offers facing competition, according to a Redfin survey released Friday
by Patrick Kearns Jul 10