An economist's take on what can be done about housing affordability
Opinion
The massive price growth many of us have benefitted from in the past several years has put a 'starter home' out of reach for many Americans
by Matthew Gardner Jun 30
Team(b)erage: The solution for scaling indie agents
Opinion
Teams are not for everyone, yet many independent agents don’t necessarily want to reinvent the wheel. Teamberages are the middle way for anyone who is driven, growth-minded, and willing to put in the work
by Adam Hergenrother Jun 30
4 simple ways to train team members when you're not the expert
Opinion
You don't have to be the last word on everything. When training your team, it's important to do your homework and know what you don't know
by Joel Lock Jun 30
A Douglas Elliman top agent leaves company, brings team to Sotheby’s
Agent Daniela Sassoun is bringing her team to Sotheby’s International Realty's East Side Manhattan Brokerage. She reportedly closed nearly $30M in sales in 2021
by Daniel Houston Jun 29
NYC nears record levels, Miami rivals Palm Beach: SERHANT.
The super-prime market remained resilient, although low inventory and stock market volatility impacted buyers a bit during Q2, SERHANT.'s Garrett Derderian said
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 29
Better parts ways with second head of real estate in 4 months
The embattled mortgage company confirmed it had let go of Chad Walker shortly after 3 other executives have recently departed. Nick Taylor will replace Walker as head of the division
by Taylor Anderson Jun 29
Here are your top tips for luxury agents in today's market
Opinion
This week, we asked: How have the past couple of years redefined the luxury market and changed what it takes to be a luxury agent? Here are your responses
by Inman Jun 29
The real estate companies offering support in the wake of Roe v. Wade
A number of companies have offered to pay for travel and health care expenses associated with abortion, should their employees need to travel out of their state for the operation
by Ben Verde Jun 28
The Agency says 'Bienvenidos' to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico
The Agency has been on a tear in the last few years, adding several new franchise locations. The office marks the brokerage's 40th global franchise to date and its 7th office location in Mexico
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 28
Don't go overboard! 5 reasonable tips for adjusting to the market
Opinion
Although the market is shifting, that doesn't mean that the sky is falling. Listing agents should focus on training their sellers to understand the new realities instead of blindly reacting and giving away the farm in the process
by Carl Medford Jun 28
Agents can't let crypto creep into their real estate spheres
Opinion
This month: A veteran agent is developing a side interest in cryptocurrency that is bleeding into her real estate business. Should her broker keep her focused on their primary business?
by Anthony Askowitz Jun 28
Happy Grasshopper adds 124th hgRECRUITS brokerage partner
Houston-based ERA Legacy Living is the latest brokerage to join real estate communication platform Happy Grasshopper. Legacy Living will use HG's data-powered recruiting platform
by Marian McPherson Jun 27
8 ways you can help advocate for LGBTQ+ people in your office
Opinion
As agents head into one of the most challenging political environments in our history, they need management who has their best interests at heart.  Many in the real estate industry are poorly prepared to hire, employ and handle the customer service needs of the LGBTQ+ community
by Rachael Hite Jun 27
What your LGBTQ clients would like you to know about their real estate needs
Opinion
Here are a few tips for working with LGBTQ+ clients from the community
by Julie Nelson Jun 27
Marriage equality lead plaintiff, Realtor Jim Obergefell on LGBTQ+ advocacy today
Opinion
The civil rights icon talks to Inman about housing, advocacy and why a safe place to live is critical for LGBTQ+ people of all ages, especially now
by Christy Murdock Jun 27
10 accounts agents need to optimize their business and personal cash flows
Opinion
Apply the principles of the envelope or bucket method to both banking and investment accounts to make your money work as hard as you do