NY State will hear from agents in discrimination probe next month
All but Ryan Gorman originally ignored the State Senate's earlier request to speak on the 'Newsday' report into housing discrimination
by Patrick Kearns Aug 25
Pulse: The toughest decisions our readers made this year
Last week, we asked you to share some of the tough calls you had to make this year in light of the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Aug 25
How Corcoran Group shifted to focus on coaching to the moment
Corcoran Group shifted hard and fast to a fully virtual agent development program when the pandemic hit New York City mid-March. SVP of Learning and Development Marc Alter told Inman how his coaching team pivoted during the pandemic to best serve their agents
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 24
4 rules for a more effective accountability partnership
Having an accountability partner goes a long way when it comes to setting your goals and taking proactive steps to achieve them. But in order for the relationship to work, there are a few things you need to consider
by Kathleen Black Aug 24
Echovate's update aims to help brokers become coaches
Hiring isn't easy. It's even harder in real estate. Echovate's Trait Activation Theory offers brokers and team managers a host of ways to coach agents and lead teams
by Craig C. Rowe Aug 21
How women can use their greatest superpowers in real estate
Opinion
If you’re a woman considering a career in real estate, harnessing these qualities and characteristics can set you up for success when working with clients and closing deals
by Amy Galvin Aug 21
The Real Word: Will there be a rise in foreclosures?
Opinion
More this week: Byron and Nicole discuss mortgage delinquencies, outdated seller beliefs and Blockbuster’s themed Airbnb
by Byron Lazine Aug 21
12 ways to prioritize wellness in stressful times
The founder of Women's Choice Award told real estate agents to 'get over the guilt' and prioritize wellness to succeed
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 20
Real (Estate) Talk: Why 'I didn't know' can't be an excuse
Opinion
This moment of heightened awareness about equality is an opportunity for real estate professionals to etch a more complete story on the history of real estate in America. Here's why the industry could benefit from more diversity training and courses
by Lee Davenport Aug 20
Want to inspire your agents to be better? 5 coaching tips for brokers
Brokers can bring so much to the table by offering coaching opportunities to agents. Your motivations, guidance, advice and availability is critical to their success. Here are a handful of coaching tips brokers should heed
by Erica Ramus Aug 20
Are you prepared for anything? Keep these necessities in your car
Because real estate agents are always on the go, hopping from meetings to showings, you have to be prepared for anything that comes your way. This means keeping your car stocked with necessities. Here's a nifty list
by David Parnes AND James Harris Aug 20
Tough time delegating? 3 tips to help team leaders loosen the reins
The 'people management' aspect of team-building doesn't always come easily to leaders. But letting go of control over the business you've painstakingly built is a critical step in growing and building trust with your team. Here's how to do it
by Kathleen Black Aug 20
Coldwell Banker, California developer reckon with racist past
The author of 'The Color of Law' proposes that the real estate businesses who created a whites-only neighborhood in San Mateo, California, set up a fund to integrate it
by Andrea V. Brambila Aug 19
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