7 core strategies for building a thriving business
Opinion
The process of growing a thriving real estate business is systematic when the proper strategies are matched with consistent execution. Identify the ideal strategies for you, go all in executing those strategies, and the success you’ve been searching for is inevitable
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 12
5 low or no cost ideas for thrifty 1st year real estate agents
Ouch! With inflation at an all time high, 2022 first-year agents may be feeling the burn more than their previous class. Read this to help create some room in your budget
by Darryl Davis Jun 11
Top team O'Dare Boga Group joins One Sotheby's International Realty
In 2021, the O'Dare Boga Group netted nearly $300M in sales volume. The team recently made the move from Premier Estate Properties
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 10
A man examining a contract closely
California-based agent Mindy Ni alleges Compass failed to pay her commissions and misled her as to the terms of her independent contractor agreement in order to recruit her
by Andrea V. Brambila Jun 10
LISTEN: 'Realtoring' in the metaverse
Opinion
In this podcast episode, broker, coach and author Dr. Lee Davenport talks to two real estate pros who are on the cutting edge of the intersection between technology and real estate
by Lee Davenport Jun 10
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