If your buyers seem to be getting cold feet, dig deeper and find their why so you can help them make the right decisions, coach Darryl Davis writes.
Designer Nick Spain Embraces Femininity in His Farmhouse Living Room
Nick Spain showcases D.I.Y. celebration decorations, a vintage nightclub sconce and a French stoneware vase in his favorite room awash in rosy pink.
As Lives Changed, the House Came to the Rescue
Over the decades, a home in Sag Harbor, N.Y., accommodated the birth of two sons, an emptying nest, a death in the family and the arrival of grandchildren.
$950,000 Homes in California
An A-frame in Carmel Valley, a midcentury modern house in Sacramento and a hillside home in Los Angeles.
Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman
As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor.
‘Chaos is reigning’: Intel explores the varied ways tariffs sink deals
Agents and brokers who responded to the latest Inman Intel Index survey shared a broad range of stories detailing how tariffs are already spooking clients — and occasionally killing transactions.
The story behind the story of NAR’s ‘no-commingling’ rule repeal
To repeal a rule that was only optional to begin with is not a repeal of anything, and based on its timing, it comes off as a desperate play for attention, Spencer Krull writes.
The ultimate listing tool for agents who want to win
The vast majority of home shoppers are searching online, and it’s harder than ever to grab a buyer’s attention. They’re not looking at a few homes — they’re scrolling through hundreds.
How AI virtual staging is changing real estate marketing
Is spending $20,000 to $40,000 on traditional home staging necessary? Until recently, virtual staging wasn’t a true alternative — it was expensive, slow and often looked artificial. That changed with AI.
Why Real 3D tours are better than 360 walkthroughs
Today, true 3D tours, like those powered by Matterport, are redefining how properties are showcased, leaving traditional 360 walkthroughs behind.
Trending: Lessons in pride and building brand equity that lasts
As some brands scale back their Pride Month campaigns, others are doubling down on meaningful support. For real estate pros, the opportunity lies in showing up with purpose — and turning values into long-term brand equity.
The Co-op Said the Apartment Was Quiet. But My Neighbors Are So Loud!
When you realize that your apartment has a problem that no one disclosed, who gets the blame?
9 ways to show clients you appreciate them this summer
Don't go silent this summer. Reach out to past clients, and show them you care with these strategies from coach Darryl Davis.
Opendoor planning reverse stock split in face of delisting threat
Shares in the iBuyer have traded for as little as $0.58 on the Nasdaq in recent days — well below the $1 threshold companies must meet to avoid delisting.
Job market is cooling, but not fast enough to alarm Fed policymakers
An estimated 7.24 million Americans were unemployed in May, as hiring by private employers slowed and the federal government continued to shrink its payroll.
Senate Dems ask Pulte to put Fannie, Freddie revamp on hold
Lawmakers want assurances that privatizing the mortgage giants or taking them public won't drive mortgage rates up, and put investor profits "over the homes of millions of Americans."
How to talk with your clients about the economy: Now Streaming
Tune in to Inman Access as Jeff Tucker, principal economist at Windermere Real Estate, walks agents through client communication strategies.
Compass scoops up Seattle luxury agent Brian D. Hopper
Hopper previously worked at Sotheby's, and also spent many years working professionally as a firefighter. He joins Compass at a time of growth for the brokerage.
Zillow isn’t backing down on remote work
At Fortune's Workplace Innovation Summit, Zillow Chief People Officer Dan Spaulding praised the portal's Cloud HQ and how it's boosted employee productivity and morale.
Trump bump flattens for luxury homebuyers in Silicon Valley
The area's high-end homebuyers, many of whom work in tech, don't take market fluctuations well, largely because their wealth is typically generated through IPOs and stocks. If the stock market is in a tizzy, they won't be buying real estate.