Resources

7 ways to hook first-time buyers (before they’re ready to buy)

Oct 10, 2023

First-time buyers may not be ready to purchase a home right away, but with a little patience you can turn them into lifelong clients. Keller Williams Head of Inclusion and Belonging Julia Lashay Israel offers insights on providing education and information that converts.

WeWork downgraded again by Fitch as it skips interest payments

Oct 10, 2023

Fitch downgraded the commercial real estate firm from a CC to a C, meaning a default or "default-like" process has already begun.

8 ways to cultivate connections with builders and developers

Oct 10, 2023

Master the new construction niche, and grow your business by building relationships with builders and developers in your market.

The real estate industry isn’t doing enough to keep agents safe

Oct 10, 2023

From physical safety to psychological and emotional safety, it's time to implement new practices and changed attitudes to the industry, writes safety expert Tracey Hawkins.

Housing groups urge Federal Reserve to stop hiking rates

Oct 9, 2023

MBA, NAR and NAHB say uncertainty over the Federal Reserve's next moves is disrupting the housing sector and threatening to send the U.S. economy into a tailspin

Homebuyer pessimism climbed to a new record high in September

Oct 9, 2023

More than eight in 10 Americans polled by Fannie Mae said it was a bad time to buy a home, and most weren't expecting mortgage rates to come down anytime soon.

Corcoran Sunshine hosting CS Talks series starting Tuesday

Oct 9, 2023

The six-day event series is expected to bring in about 1,000 participants for events and discussions across Corcoran Sunshine's new development projects throughout New York City.

‘The fallout has gotten crazy’: Cold feet cited for rise in dashed deals

Oct 9, 2023

Nearly 60,000 home purchase contracts were canceled during August, according to Redfin. But real estate agents told Inman that buyer uncertainty and inexperienced new agents are to blame.

Watch your mouth! It’s what agents don’t say that counts

Oct 9, 2023

NYC agent Nikki Beauchamp checks out advice from the "Harvard Business Review" to show that, sometimes, silence is your best option.

Two big mistakes holding some agents back

Oct 9, 2023

Even as the housing market continues to cool in the face of low inventory, high interest rates and growing affordability concerns, some agents are finding ways to uncover opportunities and grow business. Others, however, are struggling to regain the momentum they had during the go-go days of recent years.

5 common mistakes agents make with real estate photography

Oct 9, 2023

In today’s competitive real estate market, high-quality and visually appealing media can make all the difference in attracting potential buyers. Unfortunately, one critical mistake with a home’s photography can come at the expense of sacrificing showings. 

Why high-net-worth individuals are purchasing secondary homes

Oct 9, 2023

Owning multiple properties is relatively common with ultra-high-net-worth individuals. Agents should be well-versed in helping them identify and acquire secondary homes that fulfill their needs and goals.