Resources

Resilient by design: 5 ways new agents turn setbacks into strength

Jun 10, 2025

Lean on systems and support that take the busywork off your plate — like CRMs, done-for-you marketing, voicemail drops and smart follow-up templates, coach Darryl Davis writes.

10 reasons you should live in your 1st investment property

Jun 10, 2025

In a market that is challenging even to the most experienced house flippers, living in your first real estate investment can provide the foundation for building lasting wealth, trainer Bernice Ross writes.

Covius inks agreement to acquire Blend’s Title365 business

Jun 9, 2025

Colorado-based Covius will continue to provide integrated title and closing services to Blend's customers, and Title365 President Kirby Hulbert will join Covius's settlement services team.

Wants vs. commitment: How to know if your buyers are really ready

Jun 9, 2025

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.

Developers are lining up to buy in on Altadena’s burned out lots

Jun 9, 2025

A wave of “Altadena Not for Sale” signs dot the yards of fire-scarred properties as a plea to preserve the communities that have been lost in January's Eaton fire. Behind the signs, a different reality is unfolding -- Altadena is for sale, and developers are lining up to buy in, the "Los Angeles Times" reported Thursday.

Consumer sentiment about housing market rebounds

Jun 9, 2025

While just 26 percent of Americans said May was a good time to buy, that's up from 23 percent in April and 14 percent a year ago, an all-time low in Fannie Mae survey.

‘Chaos is reigning’: Intel explores the varied ways tariffs sink deals

Jun 9, 2025

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.

Working with the Michael Jordan of real estate: Bess Freedman

Jun 9, 2025

As Hall Willkie steps into a consultant role at Brown Harris Stevens, CEO Bess Freedman reflects on the impact of her mentor.

Why Real 3D tours are better than 360 walkthroughs

Jun 9, 2025

Today, true 3D tours, like those powered by Matterport, are redefining how properties are showcased, leaving traditional 360 walkthroughs behind.

How AI virtual staging is changing real estate marketing

Jun 9, 2025

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.

The ultimate listing tool for agents who want to win

Jun 9, 2025

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.

The story behind the story of NAR’s ‘no-commingling’ rule repeal

Jun 9, 2025

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.