Staging and marketing company Guest House raises $3M
Guest House offers homesellers high-touch home staging services that include a interior designer working directly with a number of national and local home furnishing retailers
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 8
The New Normal for listings is endless evolution
Over the past 20 years, listings have gone from a single photo in a newspaper to having dozens of images, interactive features and 3D tours. The only constant now is change
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 8
How to safely handle an open house
Holding an open house has always been a bit risky and has become even more so during the pandemic. To safely continue the practice, agents should keep these factors in mind
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 19
How to wow your clients with a standout experience
Whether it's through scheduling regular check-ins or developing custom marketing opportunities, proving to your clients that you’re there to help them navigate the process while creating exciting moments is what will set you apart from your competitors
by David Parnes AND James Harris Mar 11
CDC guidelines may pave the way for open houses, more normalcy
The COVID-19 crisis isn't over, but new guidance gives people significantly more freedom to gather without the encumbrances of the pandemic. That could prove liberating for real estate agents
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 8
Tobias Barrios is bringing art and real estate together to draw out the energy and love in his listings
Tobias Barrios studied art for years as a child in Venezuela, but now as a Coldwell Banker agent in Miami, he's seamlessly incorporating it into his real estate career
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 11
Don’t alienate buyers! 10 in-person showing turnoffs 
Opinion
With COVID-19 limiting access to listings, buyer visits are at a premium. Sellers hoping for an offer need to ensure nothing alienates a buyer who goes through the hassle of viewing their home in person
by Carl Medford Oct 10
Ex-Compass agent held showings at home of COVID-19-infected couple
Compass parted ways with Gary Wat for allegedly holding showings and failing to follow local guidelines regarding COVID-19
by Patrick Kearns Jul 8
Summer outlook: Pandemic impacts may linger, but agents expect to close deals
More than a dozen agents who spoke with Inman said that inventory shortages and masks will probably be around for some time. But they're also seeing an active market in which offers are pouring in
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 26
The Inman Handbook on how to sell a home without setting foot in it
Moving an entire real estate experience online may not be easy, but in the time of the coronavirus pandemic it's necessary — and very doable
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
The Inman Handbook on how to reopen your business this summer
As states begin the reopening process and more business restrictions are lifted, prepare yourself and your team for a new way to operate this summer
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
The Real Word: Why luxury auctions are surging and what it means
Plus, a look at April's rent payment trends and Zillow's new virtual open house link option
by Byron Lazine Apr 17
Tales from the field: How technology helped us save the deal amid COVID-19
These days, technology is proving to be more of a must-have than a nice-to-have. As this story shows, digital solutions are now a necessity for the future of real estate transactions
by Lindsey Hood Apr 11