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Inside Engel & Völkers’ virtual reality theater for home tours

The moment I put on the Oculus Rift headset, I felt like I was inside one of Engel & Völkers’ listings. It only took a few seconds to master and then I was free to roam the house, admiring the tray ceilings in the dining room, wandering into the cozy den, ascending the stairs and […]

These U.S. counties rely on real estate tax breaks the most

After House Republicans passed a bill in mid-November to overhaul the current tax code, the Senate followed with its own proposed legislation, which earlier this month was voted through after a flurry of last-minute amendments. Real estate professionals and industry associations have expressed concerns over how such reform, including changes to the mortgage interest tax break, […]

NAR directors surprised to learn Upstream not just for Realtors

Who should Upstream be for? That’s the question at the heart of a discrepancy Inman has uncovered between the people paying to fund the ambitious (yet thoroughly delayed) online real estate data platform and the project’s leaders. As Inman has previously reported, Upstream was conceived as an online platform that would give brokers more control over property […]

5 things every real estate agent should know about bitcoin

Bitcoin has been front and center in the headlines over the past week. It’s a cryptocurrency that exists purely in digital form and has been steadily gaining popularity since its inception in 2009. With the launch of bitcoin futures by major exchanges in the coming weeks and months, we can expect the fervor to continue. […]

Zenplace’s roving iPad kiosks allow agents to show rentals remotely

Have suggestions for products that you’d like to see reviewed by our real estate technology expert? Email Craig Rowe. One day, the robots actually will replace us. Until then, GPS-enabled roving iPad kiosks will have to do. Zenplace is a Silicon Valley-based property management company that developed an automated apartment tour service allowing prospective tenants […]

5 holiday gift ideas for every kind of client

With the holiday’s right around the corner, gift shopping for family and friends can quickly become overwhelming. Throw gifts for clients into the mix, and you can find yourself at a complete loss for what to buy. If you need inspiration, here are a few quick suggestions for gifts that your clients will love. For […]

Why you shouldn’t ask for pre-approval proof before a showing

You’ve probably heard this as often as I have. It was one of the first pieces of “advice” I received regarding working with homebuyers: “No mortgage pre-approval letter, no showings.” That’s how a lot of real estate agents operate their business or at least try to. We’ve all heard of this practice, and we all […]

It’s your move: 5 tips for placing a counter offer

When buyers find the home they’ve been looking for, they excitedly place an offer. However, sellers can always counter, and then negotiations start — the buyers are hoping to lock down their dream house, and the sellers want top dollar for their home. Counter offers can go back and forth from the buyer’s side to […]

Connect the Speakers: Andrew Gowasack on establishing customer confidence

Andrew Gowasack will speak at Hacker Connect on Monday, January 22, 2018, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in Times Square on “Authentication game changers: biometrics, fingerprints and other technologies.” SAVE MY SEAT We’re really excited to have you joining us as a speaker for Inman Connect New York, but tell us a little more about […]

Real estate industry reacts to Fed rate hike

On Thursday outgoing Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen announced a modest benchmark interest rate increase to 1.25%-1.50%, a move widely perceived as a reflection of confidence in the economy. Here are some reactions from the real estate industry to the news. National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun “There will be juice added to the […]

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