5 ways agents can boost their profitability
At Inman Connect on Wednesday, Wendy Papasan, founder of the Papasan Properties Group, dished on how agents can be smarter with their money
by Libertina Brandt Jun 17
Team structure 101: Breaking down 21 positions
Here's an illustration of job descriptions that might exist to serve a team in giving clients world-class service
by Adam Hergenrother Jun 17
7 critical skills team leaders need right now
Opinion
Among the myriad of leadership skills leaders need to hone, seven stand out as being critical for success. Team leaders who develop these traits will be rewarded with game-changing results
by Chris Pollinger Jun 17
Does your advertising paint a true picture?
Opinion
In real estate, transparency should matter. However, there's a lot of self-promotional marketing in the industry that falls firmly in the gray areas between truth and fiction
by Teresa Boardman Jun 17
Agent/broker perspective: Is reality TV a career-builder? Agents beware
An agent wants to appear on a real estate reality show, convinced it would bolster her career. How should her broker react?
by Anthony Askowitz Jun 17
10 pandemic-forced changes that made our team nimble
From live tours to videoconferencing, building on the changes that emerged during the pandemic will ensure comfort, safety and convenience in this new normal. Here's one team's experience
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jun 17
housing market
The US has been underbuilding for more than a decade, according to a new analysis by the National Association of Realtors. Without a solution, homeownership will become more difficult to obtain
by Libertina Brandt Jun 16
Summer market will be hot, but not scorching, economists say at Inman Connect
Daryl Fairweather of Redfin and Jeff Tucker of Zillow said during a panel that the market would continue to be strong through the end of 2021
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
Home sale-leasebacks are surging, but are they good for homeowners?
Sale-leasebacks can be a lifeline to homeowners struggling to make mortgage payments, but consumer advocacy groups are concerned over the low sales prices investors offer
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 16
Pulse: Who are the MVPs on your team?
This week, we're asking our readers to share who the most invaluable players on their teams are. Whether you're a full-fledged real estate team, a brokerage, or an agent with an assistant: Who's essential to keeping things on track and running smoothly — and why?
by Inman Jun 16
Keller Williams’ president on tech, the future of real estate and that IPO
Keller Williams President Marc King knows the real estate industry is experiencing disruption, but he believes consumers will continue turning to agents as trusted fiduciaries
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
They came for 2-sided deals — then a pocket listing debate broke out
Despite its title — 'The End of the Two-Sided Deal: Will This Be The New Normal?' — a panel at Inman Connect quickly turned into an intense debate over the role of pocket listings
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
Brad Inman calls for bold leadership on pocket listings, NIMBYism
During a speech kicking off Inman Connect, Inman said that the industry has evolved quickly during difficult times, but needs bold leadership to overcome challenges that are holding up supply
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15
Inman Innovator Awards 2021: Nominations, please!
Nominations are now open for the 2021 Inman Innovator Awards. The winners will be honored at Inman Connect Las Vegas in October.
by Inman Jun 15
Pulse: Readers share their top 3 tech tools
From CRM tools to social media platforms for digital marketing, here are all the tech tools our readers rely on day in and day out
by Inman Jun 15
Jacksonville apartment property website wins Webby honor
A website built for an apartment property in Florida was 1 of 3 in the world — and the only website in the US — to be awarded as an honoree at the 25th Annual Webby Awards
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 15