'The teamwork is hard to detect': An outsider's take on teams
Although some agents sing the praises of being in a team environment, Teresa Boardman isn't impressed. Here's why she would rather work with an experienced solo agent versus a team
by Teresa Boardman Aug 13
3 vital tips for standing out as a newbie agent
As a newly minted agent with a limited budget, how do you stand out from the competition? That's the question Roh Habibi gets asked the most. Here are his top 3 tips
by Roh Habibi Aug 13
3 principles to remember when coaching your team
There are many ways to coach a team to success, even in this fast-paced environment that constantly demands new skills. But really good coaching boils down to these three factors
by James Harris AND David Parnes Aug 13
50-agent indie joins Tarek El Moussa's eXp team, The Agentcy
ROC Real Estate Partners, located in New Mexico, closed $51M in sales in 2019
by Patrick Kearns Aug 12
Pulse: What's the best piece of advice you've received?
This week, we want to know what's the best piece of advice you've ever heard, how it helped you, and how it still holds true now. Who gave it to you? Was it your friend, leader, coach or mentor?
by Inman Aug 12
Here are the prospecting tools every agent needs this fall
There’s no better time than now to prepare for fall marketing season. For agents wanting to take action now, here is a slew of marketing ideas, tools and apps to use for generating more business with less effort
by Bernice Ross Aug 12
250-agent indie affiliates with Corcoran for first Hawaii franchise
Elite Pacific Properties is joining Corcoran as Corcoran Pacific Properties, with 11 offices serving the entire state of Hawaii
by Patrick Kearns Aug 11
Does the housing ladder still work?
Opinion
The idea is that most people begin their homeownership journey with a starter home and make their way up to more expensive housing. But is that theory still valid — especially now during a pandemic?
by Steve Cook Aug 11
Pulse: Where our readers turn for business advice
This is where our readers turn whenever they're looking for advice on growing their business — a particularly difficult task to get right in the midst of this year's health crisis, shutdowns and market fluctuations
by Inman Aug 11
Cabin for sale — bear not included
A fixer-upper cabin in South Lake Tahoe is on the market for $199K — and, no, the 500-pound bear featured in the listing's photos doesn't come with the sale
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
Get real! 3 tips for helping buyers stop chasing shiny objects
Because they're often distracted by shiny objects, homebuyers might be missing out on opportunities to purchase with little or no competition. Here are a few things agents can do to help clients adapt their behaviors and increase their chances of success
by Carl Medford Aug 10
Why you should treat your relationship with clients like a partnership
Opinion
Here's why working together, side by side, as partners is the best way to build rapport, establish mutual trust and create loyalty between real estate agents and their clients
by John Giffen Aug 9
Need advice? 10 inspirational quotes from real estate coaches
Because this month revolves around coaching, it's only fitting to share the very best and most inspiration quotes from notable real estate coaches. Here are a few picks to help get you through tough times
by Kevin Kauffman Aug 8
'I don't think it should go away': Agents sound off on TikTok ban
Agents have mixed feelings about an executive order issued by President Trump banning use of the Chinese-owned app if it's not sold to an American company by next month
Gary Keller: Amid Q2 declines, agents are serving 'critical roles'
Keller Williams agents have shown 'remarkable resilience and fortitude over the past several months,' the Keller Williams CEO said during a Q2 earnings call in which the company reported a 15% year-over-year decline in transactions and sales volume
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7
RE/MAX to investors: COVID-19 accelerated tech transformation
The pandemic also underscored how agents remain the most important part of the transaction, Chief Customer Officer Nick Bailey told investors Friday morning
by Patrick Kearns Aug 7