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Why are real estate agents still holding open houses alone?

The question has prompted a debate — including in a recent Facebook post with hundreds of comments — over how to safely welcome strangers into a property. Source: click here

Feds release long-awaited opportunity zone regulations

The federal government released a set of regulations Wednesday that are meant to stimulate investment in businesses and real estate projects in financially distressed areas. The regulations are meant to clarify rules governing “opportunity zones,” or 8,700 low-income areas that are scattered across the country. The program works by giving people tax breaks when they […]

7 confessions of an indie broker tech geek

As an indie broker and a self-professed tech geek, regular columnist Erica Ramus has learned a few things. Here are seven truths you should know before investing in technology. Source: click here

4 ways brokerages can expand their agents’ education

In the constantly changing real estate industry, how do real estate brokerages furnish their agents with the knowledge and tools they need to succeed? Here are some of the top strategies for fostering agent growth through coaching, ongoing education and proactive training programs. Source: click here

7 reasons pre-listing inspections are an absolute must

Contrary to popular belief, the celebrations shouldn’t begin right when a contract is executed — in fact, it marks the beginning of a long and uncertain process to a potential closing. The best way to increase a seller’s chances of closing smoothly is to have a pre-listing inspection done before ever coming on the market. […]

How to keep your seller from straying to an iBuyer

How can agents position themselves as relevant with the onslaught of iBuyers becoming prevalent in markets across the U.S.? Here are four tips for showcasing your worth. Source: click here

‘Off the rails’ real estate promo video ‘missed the mark,’ goes viral

A steamy real estate promo video featuring flirtatious models playfully chasing each other around a luxury pad has drawn ridicule from across the globe on social media, causing the red-faced Australian real estate franchise that originally posted it to quickly apologize and take the ad offline. LJ Hooker Bankstown, a Sydney-based brokerage, posted the video, in […]

Quicken to allow Vrbo short-term rental income for mortgage qualification

Quicken Loans and vacation rental company Vrbo are partnering to allow prospective buyers to use rental income on primary or secondary homes to qualify for a mortgage. Despite rental income often accounting for a large portion of an individual’s revenue stream, in the past that individual could not use that income to qualify for a […]

Sellers pulling homes off market ahead of Uber, Lyft IPOs

The influx of new money could lead to a robust market once the uncertainty wanes, according to a new report from Compass Chief Economist Selma Hepp. Source: click here

Connect Las Vegas: Top 10 networking tips

As the name suggests, our Inman Connect conference isn’t just about great speakers, sessions and learning. It’s about building relationships, meeting new friends, and making those in-person connections to help you grow your business. With Inman Connect Las Vegas approaching in July, it’s never too early to start planning who you’d like to meet, and how […]

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