Is this the one? 4 factors to consider when buying an investment property
No two investment properties are the same. The history of repairs, market conditions and the long-term growth potential of the area — as well as your own risk preferences — all factor into whether a property is the right fit for your portfolio
by Michael Hills Sep 21
4 ingenious ways to take advantage of a market slowdown
Three broker-owners share how real estate agents can make the best of a seasonal slowdown with upgraded marketing, better training and much more
by Marian McPherson Sep 21
How a top Houston Realtor stalks social media for perfect closing gifts
At Connect Now on Tuesday, Dee Dee Guggenheim Howes, a top Houston Realtor, revealed how she stays ahead of the competition by monitoring her clients' social media
by Libertina Brandt Sep 21
How this new agent sold her first $15.5M home at the height of COVID
It takes unwavering confidence, social-media savviness and superior relationship-building skills to navigate (and successfully complete) one of the highest recorded sales in the state — especially as a new agent. Here's how Siena Dorsey of The Agency did it
by Siena Dorsey Sep 21
Got your first celebrity client? 6 tips for making an impression
Helping celebrity clients find their dream homes can be tricky. What's the right approach? How can you impress? Who's the VIP in the entourage? Here are a few tips for real estate agents to make an impression and ensure repeat business
by Jason D. Greene Sep 21
Pulse: Readers share the worst marketing advice they've ever received
Offer steak knives to entice buyers, don't door-knock, and forget about the internet when promoting your business — this week, our readers share some of the worst marketing tips and advice they've ever received throughout their careers
by Inman Sep 21
3 assets high-net-worth buyers are looking for in (all) their properties
Opinion
Having space and wellness areas, home entertainment capabilities and interconnectivity are the most fashionable luxuries
by Mauricio Umansky Sep 21
Need a break? 3 systems that'll automate your business growth
Focus on doing what you do well, and find people and systems that will support you and augment your skills
by Victoria Kennedy Sep 21
How YouTube's algorithm can make or break your real estate business
Some agents are making thousands on ad revenue from YouTube, and millions from the commissions they get via YouTube-generated leads. But succeeding requires being smart about how to engage with the platform's technology
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 21
Inman Handbook on Homesnap
Like many online platforms, the past year has been a time of innovation and development for Homesnap. Find out how to put these new features to work for your business and what the company is rolling out later this month
by Christy Murdock Sep 20