Broker Spotlight: John Gafford, Simply Vegas
In the spotlight this week: After a stint on 'The Apprentice,' John Gafford of Simply Vegas took the challenge of getting his license and applying his entrepreneurial bent to real estate
by Troy Palmquist Feb 24
6 creative ways to reboot a chilly lead
Instead of focusing on the results themselves, focus on the activities that drive results. Use these methods to re-engage after an initial conversation and land the listing
by Tom Toole Feb 24
No. 1 Side, Inc. agent in Houston jumps to Compass
Michael Afshari brought in $72 million in sales volume, closed more than 100 transactions in 2021 and was also ranked the No. 10 agent overall in Houston, according to BrokerMetrics data
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
RE/MAX tallies strong Q4 on wings of 2021 franchise acquisition
RE/MAX Holdings reported rising revenues and profits despite difficulty in growing its agent count in the United States, according to Q4 and year-end results released Wednesday
by Marian McPherson Feb 23
She was hacked on Instagram. Now a Compass broker is speaking out
Nancy Gordon told Inman she had been trying to do several things at once when the hack happened — like many real estate professionals tend to do — which likely made her more off-guard than she might have been otherwise
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
Tracy Tutor, Million Dollar Listing
Are you ready to become a top producer in your market? Then this is a must-attend event!
by Jodie Cordell Feb 23
Readers share the most outrageous fair housing violation they've seen in marketing: Pulse
Do people see fair housing language as a matter of 'ask for forgiveness, not permission' or do they take it seriously as the law of the land? This week, readers responded with their own examples of problematic language
by Inman Feb 23
Avoid fair housing violations: How to respond to sticky FAQs
When your buyers and sellers ask questions that may potentially violate fair housing, here’s how to answer them honestly and ethically
by Christy Murdock Feb 23
15 ways to make your property descriptions more inclusive
By making property descriptions inclusive, you create the circumstances for fair housing
by Christy Murdock Feb 23
realtor looking at camera in front of clients
The trick to learning and growth in this business is the same as it is for most things – start by asking the right questions 
by Darryl Davis Feb 23
How to work with any personality type
Successful real estate agents can identify and adapt to different personality types. That helps to ensure a fruitful relationship over the course of the transaction
by Kathy Zorn Feb 23
Evergreen Home Loans expands cash offer program to 6 states
CashUp by Evergreen program offered with lower fees and down payment requirements to homebuyers in Washington, Arizona, California, Idaho, Nevada and Oregon
by Matt Carter Feb 22
Keller Williams' brand new business operations chief on why she left eXp
Stacey Onnen reveals why 'culture and connection' were the deciding factors behind her decision to leave eXp Realty for Keller Williams in the midst of a reignited rivalry between the brokerages
by Marian McPherson Feb 22
JPAR rolls out KvCORE-powered agent software in 25 states
Indie brokerage JPAR has rolled out a new, enterprise software solution powered by Inside Real Estate's kvCORE Platform just a few weeks after naming Mark Johnson its new president
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 22
The real estate industry needs an overhaul … and fast
Opinion
Instead of better policy or procedure, we’re adding more agents to the mix, with some often not understanding the ins and outs of contracts. That leads to massive headaches for clients
by Bret Weinstein Feb 22
How agents can define and create a personal brand
While agents may start with a clean slate, personal branding gives them an opportunity to jump off the page with a new and unique image that evolves as they do
by Laura Stace Feb 22