Pulse: What's the toughest decision you've made this year?
With a pandemic raging in the background, we know you've had to make some tough calls this year. But what was the most important (read: most difficult) decision you've had to make so far?
by Inman Aug 19
New to real estate? Focus on these 2 things
From finding clients to thinking of what to say, there are so many things that run through a new agent's head. This week, Byron Van Arsdale, a coach and former broker-owner, talks about the most vital things rookies need to succeed
by Bernice Ross Aug 19
Why this Compass exec has sent out a daily newsletter for 6 years
Leonard Steinberg's daily email blast is aimed at elevating the dialogue of Compass agents, making the national company feel more connected and creating a referral network
by Patrick Kearns Aug 19
RE/MAX exec: Real estate is seeing a 'race to the bottom'
Nick Bailey argued Tuesday that agents are being told they need to save money — even if they might do better with a costlier but better business model
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 18
Agent/broker perspective: Should listings highlight new or traditional preferences?
Opinion
The pandemic fast-tracked a number of paradigm shifts that were already reshaping our living habits. So, should agents try to appeal to these new buyer desires or stick with traditional, tried-and-true features?
by Anthony Askowitz Aug 18
Pulse: The best piece of advice our readers received
This week, our readers share the best piece of advice they've ever received from family, colleagues and leaders. These nuggets of wisdom are not only applicable in the (home) office, but in day-to-day life as well
by Inman Aug 18
Let it go! 8 seller beliefs that no longer hold true today
Opinion
When it comes to real estate, people still hold on to a host of tired, old-school beliefs that are hard to shake off. But to ensure a successful sale, agents need to educate their sellers on how the process actually works today. Here's how
by Cara Ameer Aug 18
mortgage tech
The tech startup behind the 70K-agent social network and lead generation marketplace is getting into the brokerage business
by Patrick Kearns Aug 18
RE/MAX CEO: Brokerages built with gimmicks will fail
Adam Contos urged his brokers not to sit back and wait for the pandemic to pass at RE/MAX's Broker Owner Conference Monday
by Patrick Kearns Aug 17
RE/MAX co-founder to brokers: Now is the time to take market share
David Liniger has survived 7 recessions. He shared lessons learned from those downturns at RE/MAX's virtual Broker Owner Conference Monday
by Patrick Kearns Aug 17
'Testing the market' is dead! 5 reasons sellers need to let it go
Opinion
Increasing access to market data, evolving buyer behaviors and the new COVID-19 realities have made this practice obsolete. Here are 5 reasons to share with sellers to keep them from making this costly mistake
by Carl Medford Aug 17
How good is your email communication? A few ways to improve
Email is a particularly valuable means of communication in real estate especially now, when sharing information about listings and dealing efficiently with buyers and sellers are key. That's why you need to get it right. Here's how
by Gerard Splendore Aug 17
Starting a coaching program? How to pick the right coach
Coaching can help your team sharpen their skills, maintain drive and find focus, among other benefits. But how do you go about picking the right coach for the job? Here are a few tips
by Georg Chmiel Aug 17
Remote or not, these 10 mistakes are costing you the listing
For many agents and teams, the opportunity cost of lost business might actually be costing them far more than a new shiny marketing approach. Here's what you might be doing wrong — and how to fix it
by Kathleen Black Aug 15
The Real Word: Key takeaways from Brad Inman's keynote speech
Opinion
This week, Byron and Nicole discuss the Inman founder's Connect Now speech as well as new behaviors emerging as buyers search for homes and how to use Instagram's new TikTok-like feature
by Byron Lazine Aug 14