Wave of new agents swarm NYC market amid inventory shortage
The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7% in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy
by Daniel Houston Jul 1
Time is money! A guide to hosting productive real estate meetings
Effective meeting leadership means having a purpose, sticking to your agenda and never wasting anyone's time
by Chris Pollinger Jul 1
What I wish I'd known before starting real estate
Opinion
Working on a commission-only basis isn’t without risk. The biggest part of the job is looking for work each day. Here are the lessons this broker wishes she'd known before jumping in
by Teresa Boardman Jul 1
3 books every beginner real estate agent should read
Between courses and videos, there's an abundance of content new agents can choose from. To help, Jonathan Spears, a top agent in Florida, gave Inman his top 3 must-read books
by Libertina Brandt Jul 1
How this multifamily investor keeps his team on the same page
There are two keys to effective decision-making — assembling the right team and establishing a vision for that team. Here's how one investment firm works aligns everyone with company goals
by Michael Zaransky Jul 1
5 tough facts you need to know before you start a team
Opinion
Starting their own team is a natural leadership step for many high-performing agents. Here are some of the hard realities potential team leaders need to understand before they begin
55 real estate terms you better know in this market
Brand new agent or an industry veteran, there are some words and phrases that frequently crop up. We've chosen 55 terms to create an easy-to-use glossary you'll return to again and again
New agents will find more to love in Inman this February
February is Inman's New Agent Month, so we're going to spend the entire month digging deep into what new agents need to thrive. Here's what to look for
by Inman Jul 1
Keller Williams, EXIT Realty and dozens of others sued for discrimination
The suit alleges 36 real estate companies, agents and landlords illegally refused to accept Section 8 housing vouchers in New York's Westchester County
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 30
Pulse: What’s the one thing you wish you knew as a newbie?
This week, we're asking readers to share lessons that can set new agents on a course for a successful career. What are some things that would've been helpful to know when you were first cutting your teeth in the industry? 
by Inman Jun 30
How mortgage brokers and lenders can be better partners to agents
By fostering strong relationships with agents, mortgage lenders and brokers can grow their business — here's how
by Roger Odoardi Jun 30
BeachesMLS becomes latest to upgrade to Remine Pro
The more modern user experience includes an enhanced search portal that incorporates public data feeds to augment what users can learn about a listing and its owners
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 30
4 signs your client relationship is in trouble
Concerned your relationship with your client is on shaky ground? Here are a few telltale signs that your customers might be taking their business to another agent (and how to fix those issues)
by Rachael Hite Jun 30
A 29-year-old agent just surpassed $1B in career sales. Here's how
Jonathan Spears began his career in real estate as an assistant at a foreclosure firm and now leads one of Northwest Florida’s most successful teams
by Libertina Brandt Jun 30
Real estate agent at center of bizarre 'Italygate' election conspiracy theory
Michele Roosevelt Edwards leads two little-known companies that both appeared to spread a conspiracy theory known as Italygate. The theory apparently made it all the way to the White House last year
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
Find your buyers a home: 3 inexpensive ways to coax out listings
Getting out and finding sellers before they list can be a lot of work — but so is writing 40 offers and only having one of them go through. Here's how to find potential listings without spending large amounts of money
by Dale Archdekin Jun 29