How to deal with bad reviews as a Realtor in 2022
Opinion
No one wants to be on the receiving end of bad word of mouth, but it's best to be prepared. Here's how to handle it when things go wrong
by Jay Thompson Jan 5
Readers share what drives them nuts as agents
Inflated egos, bad communication, lack of proper knowledge (and respect) — this week, readers blow off some steam and share some things in real estate that really get on their nerves
by Inman Jan 5
Lesson Learned: Celebrate at the closing
For New York City real estate teammates Michael Lorber and Alexander Boriskin, taking the long view of every deal is essential. Here, they explain why
by Christy Murdock Jan 5
NAR added as defendant in Missoula LGBTQ hate speech case
Realtor and pastor Brandon Huber and his attorney claim the National Association of Realtors is responsible for creating a policy that allegedly discriminates against Christians
by Marian McPherson Jan 4
How are you feeling? Tell us in Inman’s Agent Appreciation survey
Let us know how your 2021 went, and how you think the coming year might shape up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 4
Why I work at Redfin: One agent's take on being an employee
Opinion
If you've ever considered working for a company with an employee model, here's one agent's take on what it's like being a Redfin agent
by Lynn Ikle Jan 4
Will Brad Inman's 2022 predictions come true? The Real Word weighs in
Opinion
This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman's real estate predictions for the new year and the top 10 most expensive celebrity home sales of 2021
by Byron Lazine Jan 4
To earn a FSBO home listing, don't just ask for their business
In a recent webinar, Charles Curry of Authorify offered tips for agents angling for those enticing but tricky 'for sale by owner' listings
by Daniel Houston Jan 3
Is your real estate future the metaverse and outer space?
Opinion
It could be a gold mine for the real estate industry, which excels at organizing new property marketplaces and closing complicated transactions
by Brad Inman Jan 3
Celebrate Agent Appreciation Month with Inman this May
Join us in celebrating agents all month long by shouting out an agent worth celebrating, passing along your insights as a contributor and weighing in on our weekly Pulse survey
by Inman Jan 3
What real estate agents need to know about French drains
If you have a property where water is pooling where it's unwanted, a French drain may be the answer to your problems
by Gerard Splendore Jan 3
The key to a bulletproof listing presentation? These 3 points
Every agent wants to win more listings, but few are willing to invest the time practicing. You must be willing to do the reps and craft your presentations so that sellers will likely sign with you. Here's how
by Tom Toole Jan 3
Want to audit your CRM? Ask these 5 questions
Auditing your CRM will build self-awareness and help you establish personal responsibility around your processes. Most importantly, you’ll sell more houses — which ultimately is the goal of every single real estate agent
by Tom Toole Jan 3
7 questions sellers will ask on listing appointments
Educating and empowering clients will lead sellers to being comfortable with making good decisions and hopefully generating some more inventory in this challenging market. Here are a few questions they'll most likely be asking you — and how to expertly answer them
by Cara Ameer Jan 3
A simple real estate sales formula to guide you in 2022
There are hundreds of formulas for stable, long-term success out there — but according to top producer Jimmy Burgess, only one has really stood the test of time. It boils down to these three key ingredients
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 2