From cold to close: How virtual showing tools benefit your long-term business
In this second part of a multipart series on digital transactions and new technologies, we're focusing on the all-virtual tools that will make your remote showings a breeze instead of a 'can you hear me now' moment
by Marvin Stone Feb 25
Real (Estate) Talk: What is diversity without inclusion, equity or justice?
Opinion
Although some associations attempt to be a beacon of belonging, if you whip out a magnifying glass, it is glaringly obvious that these diversity and inclusion councils are in name only. Here are the ramifications of that
by Lee Davenport Feb 25
10 agent questions every team leader should prepare for
From how to get better leads to what books to read, here are some of the most common queries team leaders hear — and how to answer them
by Adam Hergenrother Feb 25
New home in Los Angeles
New construction listings are a specialized area of the industry that can take an agent’s career to the next level. Here are a few tried-and-true practices to help you tap into this market
by James Harris AND David Parnes Feb 25
Getting harassing phone calls? Here's how to stop them
Real estate safety expert Tracey Hawkins offers advice on what agents can do to avoid inappropriate phone calls and text messages
Douglas Elliman launches agent influencer-assisted ad campaign
The brokerage is launching a new ad campaign starting on Wednesday with the help of its celebrity agents like Fredrik Eklund, The Altman Brothers and Tracy Tutor
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
Mike DelPrete: The top threat to real estate portals
There is one significant risk — an achilles heel — to portals: They don’t control their inventory
by Mike DelPrete Feb 24
Gary Keller, Dave Liniger and the last of the real estate cowboys
Opinion
The mercurial Keller Williams founder Gary Keller still operates like a cowboy, running his sprawling global enterprise as he sees fit
by Brad Inman Feb 24
Want to crush it on TikTok, Instagram or YouTube? 7 tips for video creation
Opinion
Tools such as Instagram Reels, TikTok and YouTube Shorts are becoming invaluable to real estate agents — especially because they're free. With a few of these best practices, you can ramp up your views and grow your well-deserved audience through short-form videos
by Bernice Ross Feb 24
Pulse: What alternative mortgage services are clients opting for?
As we approach the end of the month, we're rolling our sleeves up and prepping to plunge into our next theme of mortgage and alternative financing. This week, we're asking our readers: What alternative financing models are your clients drawn to?
by Inman Feb 24
From cold to close: 3 tips for better digital lead response
In this multipart series, you'll learn about digital transactions from end to end and examine new technologies that can enhance the process. First up? Solutions that keep digital inquiries on the digital path
by Marvin Stone Feb 24
From critic to fanboy: How this NAR detractor turned
Opinion
Ever wonder what exactly the National Association of Realtors does for you? Here’s how I went from vocal critical blogger to NAR defender
by Jay Thompson Feb 24
Lessons I live by as a Black real estate agent
While we talk about inclusion in terms of the way we treat clients, we need to remember what we owe each other as professionals
by Janel Randall Feb 24
NYC's hottest pandemic investment properties? Condominiums in bulk
Dwindling condo sales and dropping prices as a result of the pandemic have cultivated an environment for investors to scoop up Manhattan's languishing condos from developers
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 23
11 things agents should know about portable storage
Just like every other part of the process, agents should have at least a general understanding of how moving containers work. Offering clients useful advice can help them have a better, more stress-free moving experience
by Bill Gassett Feb 23
Pulse: Readers share the most painful part of digital transactions
Digitizing real estate has made things easier and more convenient for a lot of industry professionals during the pandemic. That said, there are areas that need improvement. Here are a few, according to our readers.
by Inman Feb 23