Don't let these 5 communication blunders ruin your reputation
Opinion
Many agents credit their achievements to mindful communication, both in what they say and how they say it. However, certain bad communication habits can undermine even the best intentions
by Christy Murdock Mar 2
Looking for real estate staffers? Good luck
A shortage of workers, the number of people who prefer to work remotely and the anticipated rate of pay are making it difficult to find talent. Here are some tips for how to hire the right person
by Bernice Ross Mar 2
Keller Williams sees volume rise, transactions dip in Q4
The company also finished out the year with 188,121 agents across the world — though it didn't mention if or when it might go public
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 1
Ryan Serhant on explosive growth in 2021, Inman Connect memories
Serhant spoke to Inman about what's ahead for SERHANT. and reflected on his fondest memories of Inman Connect ahead of the big event in April and in celebration of its 25th anniversary
13 questions new agents should ask when interviewing brokerages
Opinion
Stuck for what to say when they ask, 'Do you have any questions for me?' Here are 13 new agent queries for meeting with a broker or recruiter
by Darryl Davis Mar 1
Consumer watchdog view of compensation 'has no basis'
Opinion
The Consumer Federation of America believes transaction brokerage compensation should be lower. According to this bicoastal broker, here's why that's just plain wrong
by Cara Ameer Mar 1
soft skills, communication, teamwork, team, agent appreciation month
Soft skills don't always come naturally, and real estate agents utilize so many in every transaction. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh rounded up the top contributed how-tos, listicles and op-eds to help
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 28
Susan Daimler CEO of Zillow at Inman Connect New York
Merging technology with a human connection is the secret to success in today's tech-centric market
by Jodie Cordell Feb 28
Lesson Learned: Stop trying to game the market
Find out why award-winning Miami Beach agent Jaclyn Bild says that playing guessing games is a losing strategy in real estate
by Christy Murdock Feb 28
What to watch as RE/MAX's R4 conference unfolds this week
The company is set to begin a new chapter as CEO Adam Contos departs and big changes sweep across the broader industry
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 28
How real estate agents can work with Keller Offers
Keller Williams' entry into the iBuyer arena, Keller Offers, connects its agents with homesellers who want cash offers or need help optimizing their home's value on the open market. Here are the ins and outs of the platform — plus several best practices straight from executives
by Marian McPherson Feb 28
Watchdog report misrepresents transaction brokerage, Florida broker says
Opinion
The Consumer Federation of America criticizes transaction brokerage in Florida. Here's why this Florida-California broker says it's way off
by Cara Ameer Feb 28
7 real estate lessons for growth by John Maxwell
Time spent reading one of John Maxwell’s books or watching one of his speeches on YouTube is time well spent. His insights are actionable and his wisdom is timeless
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 27