More agents are fighting for fewer homes: Here's how to rise to the top
The real estate industry is becoming more competitive, with NAR enrolling a record number of agents in 2021 and inventory dipping below 1M. Four brokers share how to survive choppy waters
by Marian McPherson Jan 24
How to assess the likelihood that your leads will convert
Tracking and predicting conversions ensures more effective and consistent followup
by Tom Toole Jan 24
Do you speak your millennial clients' language?
Take Inman's millennial quiz to see how well you understand the largest homebuying cohort in the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
How to talk to millennials as they take over the real estate world
Millennial real estate preferences are shaped by a desire for convenience and amenities, coupled with the lingering effects of the Great Recession. This is the first installment in Inman's 5-part series on the ways people from different generations approach the homebuying experience
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 23
22 social media post ideas to spread the word about your business
If you’ve got that social media writer’s block, Jimmy Burgess has gathered 22 social media ideas to post so you never run out of content. Use these to connect better with your ideal clients
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 22
The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Ryan Serhant's crypto predictions, the 'foreclosure tsunami' and BombBomb's newest campaign
by Byron Lazine Jan 21
10 solutions for helping move-up buyers
Discuss these options with any potential move-up client to see if one of these scenarios might work for them
by Carl Medford Jan 21
Your success hinges on these 3 numbers: Do you know them?
Numbers don’t lie. If you want to grow in real estate, you have to evaluate and focus on the right ones. Here are a few questions you can ask yourself to understand where your business is coming from and how to push it forward
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 21
News Quiz: Do you know the biggest stories for the week of Jan. 16?
Vishal Garg, WeWork and eXp Realty made headlines this week. Test your knowledge of the week's biggest real estate stories to determine if you're up to date on the biggest industry news
by Inman Jan 21
What agents can learn from Gary Keller, the most powerful person in real estate
Last week, Gary Keller was named the most powerful person in real estate, earning the No. 1 spot on the Swanepoel Power 200. Here's why that's a well-deserved win — and a few lessons agents can learn from his leadership
by Adam Hergenrother Jan 21
25 inspiring quotes for real estate agents
Need a little boost in motivation? From Michael Jordan to Confucius, here are some wise words from the world's most successful individuals to give you that dose of inspiration (or simply just entertainment)
by Jay Thompson Jan 21
The Address founder opens indie brokerage amid Corcoran Global Living sale
Ventura, California-based broker and founder of The Address, Troy Palmquist, is moving on to focus on the launch of Doora Properties, he announced after the sale of The Address to Corcoran Global Living last week
by Ben Verde Jan 20
EXp eyes expansion into Dominican Republic, Greece, New Zealand
The news comes on the heels of the company's expansion over the course of 2021 into 9 other largely international markets
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 20
COVID hit the US 2 years ago today. Housing hasn't been the same since
Agents remain optimistic 2 years into the pandemic as the market waits to see who breaks first: buyers or sellers. Buyers, meanwhile, continue to pay record prices. Will the surge continue?
by Taylor Anderson Jan 20
Need solid salespeople? 5 must-ask interview questions
Finding the right candidate for the job is more art than skill. Those who tend to make it in real estate are the ones who can navigate these 5 questions successfully
by Chris Pollinger Jan 20