Level up! Grow your skills with these designations and certifications
Opinion
If you are looking to niche down your business and learn to be an expert, there is a designation or certification out there to help support your education
by Rachael Hite Oct 21
Top Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices team goes indie
The 15-agent Ivan Sher Group will now be known as IS LUXURY and has become an independent brokerage and a member of the Forbes Global Properties network
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 20
Should homeowners sell a storm-damaged home?
In the aftermath of a natural disaster, it can be difficult to know what to do to recover. Should you or your client sell a storm-damaged home?
by Sue Benson Oct 20
Agent Outlook: It's harder than ever to get into the real estate market
Opinion
This will go down as one of the most challenging years for non-owners who would like to enter the market to begin building equity
by Eric Forney Oct 20
Appraisers' No. 1 complaint about real estate agents: The Real Word
Opinion
In this week's episode, appraisers say they have 'targets on their backs,' the House Whisperer, and this week's Left, Middle, Right
by Byron Lazine Oct 20
NYC real estate commissions are all over the map: Consumer watchdog
In a report on Wednesday, the Consumer Federation of America found the median commissions listing agents offered to buyer agents ranged from 1% in parts of Brooklyn to 3% in Manhattan
by Andrea V. Brambila Oct 20
The top 3 reasons to attend Inman Connect New York
Inman Connect New York is the place to be to understand how to navigate the current market and get insider guidance on what's coming next
by Inman Oct 20
Leading Los Angeles agent returns to Sotheby's International Realty
Marc Noah was with Sotheby's International Realty for about 7 years before moving to Hilton & Hyland. Prior to that, he was a loan officer with mortgage company First Capital
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 19
Chasing leads isn't enough. The agent's message has to work too
'Everyone wants to buy; no one wants to be sold.' Agents have to get the message right if they want their hard work generating leads to pay off, consultant Jon Cheplak said at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Oct 19
3 tips for becoming a top real estate producer — even in a downturn
Hazel Shakur and Adam Hergenrother argued during a Wednesday session of Inman Connect that real estate agents can thrive even in a shifting market
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 19
Negotiate better without saying a word: 35 body language tips
Discover how to increase your awareness of your own body language, interpret others' nonverbal cues, and perfect your online poker face
by Christy Murdock Oct 19
Do your agents need a reset? Here's how to get them back to basics
If your agents are playing catch-up with market conditions, it may be time for a reset, re-calibration, and repositioning of their focus
by James Becker Oct 19
14 ways to sidestep market drama and get back to business
Opinion
Save the drama for your mama when you put these practical strategies to work. Navigate the uncertainties of the current market so that you can feel better about your business
by Tim & Julie Harris Oct 19
Lesson Learned: Preparation is the recipe for success
Find out how Miami real estate agent Tania Weiss learned that preparation and persistence are key to cooking up winning deals
by Christy Murdock Oct 18
No clients? 11 things you should be doing right now
If you're just starting out, your first task is to build up your pipeline of potential clients. Here's how to do that, even without a big marketing budget
by Darryl Davis Oct 18
It's time for the mortgage industry to create meaningful options for homebuyers
Opinion
While mortgage companies go all-in on layoffs and bemoan the state of the industry, they’re failing to provide truly helpful solutions that would reassure buyers and get them into homes
by Troy Palmquist Oct 18