To retire, not retire or un-retire: Explore your options
Opinion
No one talks about retiring and unretiring, yet people do it. Let's challenge the notion that retirement has to be forever
by Teresa Boardman Jun 10
‘Call, text, email and hope to still get drinks’: How agents connect in 2022
A plethora of communication options for agents exist, but real estate agents told Inman email is still the best option for managing transactions and covering your tail if trouble comes calling
by Marian McPherson Jun 10
Everything you need to know about purchasing virtual land (but were afraid to ask)
Opinion
Virtual worlds offer us the opportunity to expand our professional horizons with real-world applications of finance and investment principles that can pay off in the real world
by Mike Stephenson Jun 10
The current state of the real estate metaverse
Opinion
Experts look at the metaverse as a 3D model of the internet. If you've ever put on a VR headset, you've visited the metaverse
9 characteristics of resilient real estate agents
Opinion
If you're looking for a new rockstar to join your team, you will do yourself a huge favor by looking for candidates who already exhibit these characteristics
by Chris Heller Jun 10
Crypto Corner: How blockchain is changing real estate
Opinion
Rich Hopen invites you to jump down the crypto rabbit hole in his new series for Inman. First up, the basics of bitcoin and blockchain
by Rich Hopen Jun 10
Ready to saddle up and make the move to Montana? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss PPP loans, record-setting levels of home equity and a Montana Marketeer
by Byron Lazine Jun 10
The photo is the future: Agents will never have to enter listing data again
New smart photo technology is poised to help reduce data entry tasks and improve accuracy for agents, all with the ease of snapping a picture
by Joe Jesuele Jun 9
Be prepared to 'go deep' when recruiting a new team to your brokerage
Opinion
In this week’s video column, @properties Christie’s International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck discuss how to recruit a new team to your brokerage and set them up for success
by Amy Corr AND Kevin Van Eck Jun 9
5 gentle prospecting ideas for your team 
Soft skills can help maintain "good vibes" and stave away dated sales scripts that deter clients. These gentle prospecting tips can help you and your team sell homes with heart over hustle
by Darryl Davis Jun 9
Selling the truly smart home: 7 key concepts
Tech is taking over design in the luxury market. Tour this futuristic home to see what you've been missing
by Brandon Doyle Jun 9
Broker Spotlight: Gerard Liguori, Joseph Liguori and Carmen N. D’Angelo Jr., Premier Estate Properties 
Opinion
This week the spotlight shines on three South Florida luxury real estate trailblazers
by Christy Murdock Jun 9
4 strategies to get your buyers back in the game
Opinion
In a competitive marketplace, more than ever, buyers turn to experts in the field for creative, confidence-inducing solutions. Find ways to be the broker people think of when looking for answers
by Julie Busby Jun 9
Part of the job? Hell no! Harassment of female agents has to end — now
Opinion
A man, possibly operating under a pseudonym, has been harassing women in real estate online and on phone calls for the past two years. He has been the subject of several complaints across the country, in New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia and California
by Rachael Hite Jun 8
How are the schools? Three alternative rating sites to help your clients research their options
Opinion
Taking a broader view of school ratings and the methodologies they use to arrive at their conclusions can elevate thousands of schools nationwide that are unfairly underrated by today’s dominant system
by Tom Brown Jun 8