Loathe public speaking? 25 tips to get past the fear
We rounded up seasoned Inman Connect speakers for their best advice. May their tips, tricks and mishaps help you hone your public speaking skills
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 10
Inman Connect Now Series
Yvonne Heimann teaches her best secret for scaling and bulletproofing your business through her SOAR process
by Jodie Cordell Mar 10
Broker Spotlight: Barbara Betts, The RECollective
In the spotlight this week: Meet Long Beach, California-based indie broker-owner Barbara Betts. This week, we salute her! Find out how she got to where she is today, what she predicts for the future and the thing she wishes all new agents knew
by Dani Vanderboegh Mar 10
1 out of every 12 homes in the United States is now valued at $1M or more
The figure represents approximately 6 million American homes that hit the $1 million mark in February, according to data released Wednesday by Redfin
by Ben Verde Mar 9
Run with the pack at your own risk
Opinion
Realtor optimism can be necessary for survival, Brad Inman writes. But collective giddy confidence is frequently a sign that something is amiss. The herd occasionally can be wrong
by Brad Inman Mar 9
Ribbon expands into Midwest, ramps up purchase limit to $1M
The move into Indiana and Missouri expands Ribbon's presence into 10 states, including hot markets like Indianapolis and St. Louis, according to an announcement Wednesday
by Matt Carter Mar 9
Fathom posts double-digit 2021 growth in agents and transactions
Fathom Realty grew its agent headcount by 48% last year, to 8,100 agents, and those agents completed 10,800 transactions during the last 3 months of the year, according to Q4 earnings
by Matt Carter Mar 9
Inman Connect New York
Are you ready to grow your real estate business? Connect with the smartest real estate pros and learn their secrets at ICNY
by Jodie Cordell Mar 9
Readers share their negative experiences with 'a leader': Pulse
This week, we asked about your negative experiences with someone who was supposed to be a leader to you. Here are your stories and the ways you've overcome
by Inman Mar 9
Are you missing 75% of online search? Fix this marketing misstep ASAP
Opinion
Are you marketing your listings only in English on Google.com? If so, your marketing messages are missing approximately 75% of all online search that consumes content in languages other than English
by Bernice Ross Mar 9
You can't afford to wait! 6 tips for instant lead gratification
Opinion
Here's how to make sure you respond to inquiries before your competition does
by Carl Medford Mar 9
Gain the self-awareness you need to get out of your own way
Opinion
Self-awareness is the key to strong leadership and deeper connections with clients, colleagues and your sphere. Here’s what it means — and how you can strengthen it
by Christy Murdock Mar 9
Ever show the wrong house? This agent did — and it went viral
An agent mistakenly showed a house neighboring one for sale, as captured by Ring camera footage that has gone viral on TikTok
Incentivized agent counts driving eXp, Compass growth: Mike DelPrete
Opinion
In a notoriously slow-moving industry, the major, publicly listed brokerages all posted impressive revenue, transaction and agent count growth in 2021. Mike DelPrete crunches the numbers and explains what they mean for the future of brokerage
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
Does Opendoor have a winning model? It comes down to 3 metrics
Opinion
Opendoor, the original iBuyer and undisputed category leader, is laser-focused on scaling nationally and proving that it has a winning model. Economies of scale will be a key part of the equation
by Mike DelPrete Mar 8
Lesson Learned: Look at every deal as an opportunity to do more business
Find out how NYC agents Jessica Chestler and Ben Jacobs learned that every deal has the potential to turn into an extraordinary opportunity
by Christy Murdock Mar 8