Flop or flourish? 7 momentum-gaining skills to fight the downturn
No matter what kind of market environment you're experiencing, there are opportunities for growth and decline. It's the skills you build that determine what will happen to your business
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 25
Dealing with a 'bad' agent on the other side? Use MAGIC
When faced with an inept agent or a grumpy person, a subtle bit of MAGIC can make all the difference
by Brian McKenna Aug 25
What you should never say to another agent
Opinion
We asked, and you told. These are the top 10 most cringe-worthy things agents say, that could bust your business and land you directly in hot water
by Rachael Hite Aug 25
Check in so your team doesn't check out: 4 strategies to boost morale
Opinion
Put your attention toward these details, and you’ll create a positive, supportive environment where team members are happy, fulfilled and motivated — and that’s a powerful thing
by Rainy Hake Austin Aug 25
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Whether it's a carefully preserved showplace or a money pit, a historic property can offer a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for the right buyer
by Carl Medford Aug 24
Keller Williams launches 'Where Entrepreneurs Thrive' tagline
On the last day of its annual training conference, Keller Williams launched the new tagline to celebrate the efforts of its agents and tout the strength of its tech, training and coaching suite
by Marian McPherson Aug 24
Will Compass' changes to agent pay slow its growth?
The brokerage has grown rapidly thanks to generous handouts of cash and stocks to newly onboarded real estate agents. But amid leaner times, those perks are going away
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
Put nightmare clients in the past with these 10 tips
Remember your most miserable client? Here's how to avoid a repeat of that experience. Just reverse-engineer it so you don't attract someone similar
by Bernice Ross Aug 24
Ready to surf the shift? Take these strategies from Luxury Connect to heart
Opinion
As we enter this new chapter of real estate together, one message was clear at Inman Luxury Connect — nurturing great relationships founded on trust and honesty is going to help agents set themselves up for success
by Laura Stace Aug 24
Tell us about a time that tech totally screwed you over: Pulse
Opinion
This week: Whether it was user error or a glitch in the matrix, tell us about a time tech totally screwed you over
by Inman Aug 24
Agent pleads guilty for Capitol riot, another keeps her real estate license
Agents Katherine Schwab, Jenna Ryan and Jason Hyland flew on a private plane to Washington, D.C., and 'stormed the Capitol.' Ryan remains a Realtor after her conviction and prison term
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 23
Gary Keller: The current market is 'the most confusing I've ever seen'
At Keller Williams' annual Mega Camp conference, founder Gary Keller prepared agents for a rough 2023 as slowing home sales and other economic factors push everyone to the brink
by Marian McPherson Aug 23
Chris Poore returns to Sotheby's after stint at Brown Harris Stevens
Poore, who spent 2 years with Brown Harris Stevens before his return to Sotheby's, is a 20-year veteran of the real estate industry and since 2014 has earned more than $500M in sales volume
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 23
How to keep your mojo up in a down market
Opinion
Negative news and tough markets can take a toll on your business and your attitude. Here's how to keep yourself focused on the positive
by James Becker Aug 23
Is it too late? 7 red flags your agent is about to jump ship
Opinion
As independent contractors, agents can hang their licenses wherever they want. As brokers, it’s incumbent on us to create a beneficial environment for agents to flourish
by Ben Fox Aug 22
WATCH: ICLV panel members roleplay tough commission conversations
Not sure what to say when asked to cut your commission? Learn to have those sticky conversations with ease by following these veterans' tips
by Christy Murdock Aug 22