Pulse: Readers share their advice for aspiring indie brokers
Here, seasoned independent brokers share their best advice on ways to drive business success — from branding to marketing to giving back to the community
by Inman Nov 17
6 harsh truths about being an indie broker
Opinion
Opening an indie brokerage allows you the freedom to set your own rules. These are the stories we tell ourselves, but here's the real truth
by Erica Ramus Nov 16
3 agents raise $48K for children without computers, Wi-Fi
Red Oak Realty agents April Howell Young, Negar Souza, and Rose Heffelfinger raised $48K to provide technology for children in three school districts
by Marian McPherson Nov 16
What a vaccine could mean for the US housing market and real estate
An effective vaccine could mean a spike in interest rates and return to some pricy metro markets, economists and agents told Inman
by Patrick Kearns Nov 16
Make it count! Here's how to build your legacy
In a year marked by worldwide tragedy, we've been forced to reexamine what is truly important and wrestle with how we can reorient our lives to truly make a difference going forward and leave our mark on the world
by Carl Medford Nov 16
10 simple upgrades that can transform an outdated home
Opinion
As potential buyers are having to make lightning-quick decisions based on limited visits or online marketing materials alone, these fixes are no-brainers that buyers will love
by Nicole Solari Nov 15
21 things to do before ringing in 2021
Opinion
Here, we offer this year’s list in hopes of giving a bit of perspective as we head into a new year and a new chapter in our lives
by Rachael Hite Nov 14
Technology is great — but don't forget what business you're in
Opinion
In 2 new books, the authors show how in the hands of careless leaders, tech investments can play tricks on you, upend grand claims and burn through capital with no meaningful results
by Brad Inman Nov 13
The Real Word: What's NAR's new stance on school rankings?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s stance on school rankings, mistakes new agents make and where sellers should put their TV
by Byron Lazine Nov 13
Here's how to tap into an athlete's mindset — and win today
Beating out competition, breaking limitations and making the impossible happen are things athletes train for. Here's how to tap into their mindset to make great strides in business and life
by Tamara Bakir Nov 13
Setting up a smart home? Here's what to look for
This week, Alex Lelchuk explains the mistakes many DIYers make when installing a smart home system, how to choose the right professional to set up automation and the benefits of video distribution
by Brandon Doyle Nov 13
Good marketing means personalized, original content
Los Angeles-based Corcoran Global Living broker Peter Lorimer argued Thursday that agents who use generic campaigns are signaling that they're generic professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12