7 hacks to neutralize team tension before it derails performance
If you’re serious about protecting your team’s performance, Chris Pollinger writes, then stop hoping for harmony and start engineering it
by Chris Pollinger Jul 3
Ditch the senseless hustle: How to create a business and life you love
Success isn’t about hustle; it’s about harmony. Debra Trappen writes that you don't have to sacrifice your peace to have a successful business
by Debra Trappen Jul 3
FHFA Director Pulte calls on Congress to investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Bill Pulte made his pitch in a statement on Wednesday. The FHFA director and President Donald Trump have been trying to pressure Powell to resign amid high interest rates
by Taylor Anderson Jul 2
A woman on her phone to represent that your next referral source is in your phone.
The best lead generation comes from genuinely valuing and nurturing the relationships you already have and keeping in touch with your network, broker Ken Baris writes
by Ken Baris Jul 2
Why thought leadership is the new real estate agent advantage 
Leads follow leaders, Angela Yungk writes. Lead with purpose, clarity, and consistency, and you won't have to chase business — it finds you
by Angela Yungk Jul 2
Here's how you think the private listings battle will play out: Pulse
Inman readers weigh in on private listings, portal wars and the way current controversies will play out for agents and the clients they serve
by Inman Jul 2
Finding Financial Freedom: Jennifer Leahy’s rise from rock bottom to real estate powerhouse
For women looking to reclaim their independence after divorce, a career shift or personal upheaval, real estate can offer more than just income, Melanie Klein writes
by Melanie Klein Jul 2
NWMLS fires back at Compass, saying the brokerage adopted a ‘free-rider strategy’
The 32K-member Northwest Multiple Listing Service wrote in a new legal filing Compass 'cannot have it both ways' by receiving listings via the MLS while holding half of its own listings privately
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
Rocket offers preferred mortgage pricing for Redfin-linked deals
With closure of merger, homebuyers get temporary rate buydown or up to $6K in lender credits from Rocket Mortgage when the buyer or seller is represented by a Redfin agent
by Matt Carter Jul 1
20 'Success Principles' every real estate agent should master
There’s no secret sauce — just consistent, intentional habits, Terry LeClair writes. Here, he illuminates foundational habits from Jack Canfield's classic personal development book
by Terry LeClair Jul 1
Mauricio Umansky's ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings
Umansky's PLS alleges NAR controls competition in the residential real estate industry by controlling a large network of MLSs in the country
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
How to create a new agent business budget for 2025
Your budget is your business plan in action, broker-owner and author Jessica Souza writes. Find out how to crunch the numbers and make them work as hard as you do
by Jessica Souza Jul 1
Zillow fires back at Compass, saying brokerage faces no harm from its listing policy
Zillow attorneys pushed back against Compass' request for a broad and expedited discovery, and on the brokerage's private listing network. 'Compass would erect new barriers for buyers by making listings exclusive to each broker'
by Taylor Anderson Jun 30
zillow private listing ban
The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now
by Taylor Anderson Jun 30
How being a successful agent is like being a Broadway producer
Success in real estate is a lot like producing Broadway — build the right cast, believe in your story and deliver an unforgettable experience
by Darryl Davis Jun 30
In a heavy M&A landscape, Rod Watson says he's staying indie
The luxury brokerage founder shared thoughts on the market, challenges of serving elite clients, potential business expansion thoughts and what he's looking forward to at Connect San Diego
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30