7 ways sellers sabotage their home sale
Opinion
Sometimes sellers need a lesson in what not to do to follow their agent's best advice
by Cara Ameer Jan 8
5 pricing myths your sellers probably believe
You might want to go over these points with clients at the beginning of a transaction
by Cara Ameer Dec 10
7 things buyers love to point out in the final walk-through
Don't let last minute snafus crimp your real estate transaction. Anticipate and prepare to ensure walk-throughs are non-events
by Cara Ameer Nov 26
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Nov 1
8 real estate myths that need to be busted for good
Opinion
Consumers believe these falsehoods about the real estate industry — we need to debunk them
by Cara Ameer Oct 30
Playing host: 10 open house rules for today
Opinion
Real estate is anything but an instant gratification business. The more you put yourself out there and the more open houses you host, the more likely you will be to build a roster of prospects to work with
by Cara Ameer Oct 16
What you need to know before investing in a damaged home
Agents share their tips so that homebuyers and investors know what they're getting into
7 truths new-build buyers should know upfront
Three real estate experts highlight the differences between purchasing an existing home and a new build
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
6 to-do's all sellers need to check off before listing
Regardless of time and budget, some simple tricks can maximize what owners can get for their house
More than a house-hunter: The many (many!) roles of an agent
Opinion
What do agents do to earn their keep? As consumers question agents’ value, it’s worth noting the many (many!) duties agents perform outside of showing, selling and listing homes
by Cara Ameer Oct 1
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
Location, location, location! 7 creative ways to offset imperfect locale
The view might be flawed, it might be under a highway, but what other prime attributes might attract buyers to a property?
by Cara Ameer Sep 4
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
Where's a real estate agent's place in polarized times?
Opinion
Agents need to lead, inspire and unify in polarized times. We might not all be Rhodes Scholars, but the public looks to us as a stable figure in an often uncertain time in their life
by Cara Ameer Aug 7
How to crush problematic agent behavior before it kills your deal
Here are 8 coping strategies for dealing with difficult agents working on the other side of the transaction
by Cara Ameer Jul 31