How to get resistant buyers to sign a buyer-broker agreement
Opinion
Use these easy-to-understand talking points to show future homebuyers how you'll help them find the perfect house, faster
by Marilyn Blume Oct 4
Are open houses worth it? How to ensure they’re not time-wasters
Opinion
If you plan properly and are strategic with your marketing, you’re more likely to land great offers that will lead to a sale
by John Giffen Sep 22
The Real Word: Are you ready to get out of real estate?
Opinion
Plus, Offerpad's new program that aims to get buyers in a new house in 24 hours
by Byron Lazine Sep 20
How to suss out the 'looky-loos' from actual prospects
Opinion
The ultimate guide to spotting the nosy neighbors, the voyeurs and the users
by Cara Ameer Sep 18
how to become a real estate agent
Renewable energy and other tax benefits are a few of the items they can take advantage of now
by Kayla Matthews Sep 16
Buyers thinking new build? 10 facts they should know first
While perfection is expected when building a new home, it is important to remember that humans are doing the work and humans aren’t perfect
by Cara Ameer Aug 21
How this agent helped her buyer pull off the surprise of a lifetime
Sharon Farrell helped her buyer surprise his wife with a $4M home, fulfilling a 40-year-old promise
by Marian McPherson Aug 19
From the Great Recession to 9/11: What to do when external factors get in the way of a real estate deal
Economic changes, tariffs and international conflicts can put buyers on edge — here’s how to help sort it all out
by Marian McPherson Aug 7
Millennials are the worst clients, according to agent poll
A Redfin survey also shows that agent attrition is going up, and that many agents have to supplement their income with other work
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 24
How to explain home inspections to buyers
Don’t let your clients sweat over the list of small fixes. Instead, help them to discover could be real flaws, and use the report to show them how to maintain and care for their purchase
by Karen Kostiw May 10
Why you should never skip pre-qualifying buyers
With a great real estate agent and lender on the team, buyers have the best chance at successfully finding and getting into their dream house — at the best possible price
by Leslie DeLuca Apr 4
Who should attend home inspections?
Opinion
The listing agent, the buyer's agent, the buyer — one broker makes a case for all three 
by Troy Palmquist Feb 14
How to ask these 2 'absolutely awful' questions the right way
Opinion
Mark Simone rebuts Inman Connect New York speaker Anthony Lamacchia's case against asking buyers if they have a Realtor or have been pre-approved
by Mark Simone Feb 5
Student debt isn't the only thing holding buyers back
Financial journalist Felix Salmon reveals why homeownership is falling amongst all age groups
by Patrick Kearns Feb 1
A homeowner and an inspector looking at a collapsed ceiling
Opinion
Save yourself the headaches, and do what's best for all parties involved — issue a buyer credit when repair issues arise
by Bernice Ross Jan 21