First-time sellers? Set their expectations with these 5 truths
Opinion
How buyers find their new home has changed dramatically, and maybe even permanently. Remember that what’s normal for us now is all new to sellers — especially the first-timers
by Nicole Solari Sep 27
How to recruit top talent amid sky-high unemployment
For agents and teams looking to build their bench and expand their businesses, today's employment landscape provides a previously unimaginable opportunity to hire top talent. Here are a few ways to make the most of it
by Carl Medford Sep 26
High-rated brokerage communications app WhoHub officially launches
App allows agents, admins, and brokers to interact over deals, vendors, events, and 'coming soon' listings
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 25
Agents, you’re missing the point with the Zillow news
Opinion
Wherever you get your business from, focusing on your clients will be far more fruitful than worrying about what Zillow or anyone else is doing
by Jay Thompson Sep 25
NAGLREP successor organizations begin to take shape
The LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance and the RealPride Network both coalesced this summer during a schism in the country's largest LGBT real estate trade group
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Smart home tech for agents: Should you buy your own router?
Because a lot of us are spending more time at home, having a robust, reliable home network is more valuable than ever before, which is the exact reason you should consider buying a router. Here's how it works
by Brandon Doyle Sep 25
The Real Word: Should agents disclose referral fees?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the importance of disclosing referral fees, markets in trouble and ways to use TikTok for business
by Byron Lazine Sep 25
Inman Handbook: Branding your way to success
Branding includes logos, photos and plenty of other visuals. But at its core, it's really about story and identity, experts told Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Homebuyer migration rates reach highest level since 2017: Redfin
At a national level, 28.7% of Redfin.com users looked to move to a different metro area during July and August, according to the brokerage's latest migration report
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
4 best practices to help you nail every listing
From standard operating procedures to pandemic preparations and the fundamentals of listing success and conversion, these four practices are the key to success
by Kathleen Black Sep 24
Google Ads is key to your online presence — here's how it works
Google Ads can be an incredibly powerful tool for any agent to draw in new business. It helps you reach people who are likely to convert to clients — and it costs very little to get started
by Ben Mizes Sep 24
Why we shouldn't forget it's safety month
Opinion
Although sensational headline stories are the ones that fuel discussions on agent safety, other more everyday occupational hazards are worthy of attention, too. Here's why
by Teresa Boardman Sep 24
What your team should be doing to end the year strong
Q4 is no time to relax and wind down. By following these tips, your team will build the habits they need to achieve their goals and end the year on a high note
by James Harris AND David Parnes Sep 24
No agent left behind: How teams can help newbies compete
Help new team members compete by creating a rhythm to their day, doubling down on their skills with sales training, leaving no team member behind and focusing on what drives them
by Adam Hergenrother Sep 24
'This comes as no shock': Realtors weigh in on Zillow hiring agents
Although the initial reaction to Zillow’s decision to bring representation for its own Zillow Offers transactions in-house was mixed, few real estate agents were surprised by the move
by Patrick Kearns Sep 23
From mindset to marketing: How to reach and convert leads
From marketing tips to advice on exercising your mindset muscle, last week's Connect Now was chock-full of useful information all agents need to hear. Here's a list of the most important takeaways
by Bernice Ross Sep 23