Homebuyer sentiment ticks up again on signs of market top

More consumers are coming around to economists' views that home prices and mortgage rates probably peaked last year, according to a monthly survey by Fannie Mae.

Hate door-knocking? 4 alternatives for reaching new clients

As a real estate agent, your relationships are everything, so put them at the forefront. Put your best foot forward this year as you forge new connections and boost your business in the process. 

10 months after ‘The One,’ Richard Saghian scoops up $40M Malibu pad

Not content to pause after purchasing "The One" megamansion for $126 million in March, the Fashion Nova founder also added the $40 million Billionaire's Beach property to his portfolio recently.

Doorstead raises $21M Series B round, acquires Knox Financial

The Series B round, which brings Doorstead to $37 million in total funding since its 2019 seed round, includes investments from Avanta Ventures and MetaProp, according to an announcement.

7 must-do tasks to prep your listing for the market  

Luxury marketing expert Laura Stace shares her best practices to get listings buyer-ready. These seven "must-do" tasks are her essentials to make sure every property is ready for a timely sale process.

Inman launches immersive new video platform, Inman Access, for real estate professionals

The game-changing new offering launches today with hundreds of hours of original video content as well as content from Inman's vast video library. Subscribers get it all — anytime, anywhere.

5 myths (you may believe) about affordable housing

Think you know the facts about affordable housing? Think again. Missy Yost debunks five common misconceptions around affordable housing and shares ideas to help you get involved in your local community.

What happens when it’s time to sell a smart home?

Smart home products are great, but how do you decide what stays and what goes when you're selling a home with these upgrades?

How luxury real estate is developing in the metaverse

The metaverse is quickly becoming a platform, or a collection of several platforms, where you can advertise, socialize, build, and explore. It’s no wonder we’ve started to imagine how to bring real estate to this realm.

Pending home sales fall to lowest level since 2015, new data shows

Pending home sales dropped 32 percent annually during the four-week period ending Jan. 1, with the biggest drop-offs recorded in markets that took off during the pandemic, according to Redfin.

8 ways for agents to be the lighthouse in 2023

Finding ways to rise above the noise and shine light onto a challenging market is the mission of every agent in today's market. Coach Darryl Davis shares eight strategies to help agents become a beacon of light for their clients against the storm of misinformation and negative mindsets

Mauricio Umansky: ‘Something exciting happens every time I wake up’

In advance of his appearance at Inman Connect New York on Jan. 24-26, The Agency's founder and CEO said he's always working but finds ways to unwind.

Inman’s Top 5 stories for the week of Dec. 30, 2022 – Jan. 5, 2023

Catch up on all of the latest news and this week's most-read stories. It's Inman's Top 5 for the week of Dec. 30, 2022 through Jan. 5, 2023.

Real estate payrolls end on a strong note to close out a volatile year

Brokers, agents and homebuilders tallied a solid hiring month amid the holiday season even as the downturn in real estate transactions continued, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Compass seeks to sublease NYC headquarters in belt-tightening play

The New York-based brokerage is shopping around 89,000 square feet of office space at 90 Fifth Ave. in Manhattan as it looks for ways to stem its losses, which clocked in at $154 million in 3Q22.

Social media matters more when you’re a team leader. Here’s how to stand out

Don't just coax your team to grow; show them how you do it. When you are a leader you need to have a vibrant digital presence to show your crew that you are more than just talk. You have the talent to help them connect where it counts.

Top 10 never-fail home staging tips for agents

When done right, staging evokes a stronger emotional tie for buyers, which translates to a greater commitment to the home. 

Independent landlords, rest easy with RentRedi: Tech Review

RentRedi is a six-year-old software company with hundreds of thousands of units under management totaling close to $10 billion in value.

23 ways to generate leads in 2023

Lead generation is the lifeblood of a successful real estate business, writes Jimmy Burgess. What are you going to do in 2023 to take your business to the next level?

How do you build trust? Know more than your competition

There is a great deal of data out there, but understanding how to provide context and meaning can help you set yourself apart.

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