5 things leaders should be doing for their teams right now
As a team leader, you have a responsibility to guide your team from panic to assurance — especially in challenging situations. That's why they look up to you. Here are a few strategies to help you be the supportive leader they're looking for
by Kathleen Black Aug 6
Former RE/MAX broker shifts to regional leadership role
Amy Lessinger will serve as the company's vice president of business growth in the West region, while Kevin Northrup will serve in the same role in the Northeast
by Patrick Kearns Aug 5
With assist from virtual world biz, eXp lands most profitable quarter ever
EXp World Holdings, the parent company of the virtual cloud real estate brokerage, posted a net income of $8.3M in the second quarter
by Patrick Kearns Aug 5
Why now is the time to hold a seller seminar — and how to do it
Buyer seminars have worked for years. But what about seller seminars? Zoom provides a great way to do seller seminars today, especially in light of COVID-19 restrictions. Here's how to get started
by Bernice Ross Aug 5
Pulse: Where do you turn for business advice?
We all know this year has brought on a range of business challenges, from shutdowns to handling market booms. This week, we'd like to know where you go for advice when you need it
by Inman Aug 5
Midwest real estate pros predict a strong start to 2021
Panelists at the Inman Connect Now Midwest Regional Breakout session discussed their strategies for navigating the pandemic, how they're planning for contingencies and where they see the market headed next year
EXp Realty wants to go head-to-head with Zillow and Redfin
At Connect Now, CEO Glenn Sanford shared why the company is launching a consumer-facing platform and why he believes agents need to make tough decisions with certain vendors
by Patrick Kearns Aug 4
COVID-19 may have silver lining for agents, iBuyers: Spencer Rascoff
The former Zillow CEO argued during Inman Connect Now that crises such as the current coronavirus pandemic "have a terrific silver lining for innovators and entrepreneurs"
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 4
A more diverse real estate industry 'starts from within'
Nate Bowling moderated a Connect Now panel exploring how diversity and community outreach can be better addressed in the real estate industry
Have you heard of the NPS? Here's why it's a great referral tool
The core thesis behind the NPS is that there's one question you can ask clients that reveals what they really think of your business. Here's how you can use it to ramp up referrals
by David Friedman Aug 4
Pulse: What you're leaning on to get through 2020
Last week, we asked you, our readers, to share the important things that are helping you get through the year and keep your business afloat. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Aug 4
EXp acquires Showcase IDX, plans consumer search portal
The company will continue to serve its existing clients, eXp World Holdings confirmed
by Patrick Kearns Aug 3
Why Section 1031 like-kind exchanges need to stay
Opinion
Candidate Joe Biden’s campaign plan is to eliminate certain preferences for real estate, and one major area the plan focuses on is the elimination of Section 1031 like-kind exchanges. Here's why that's a bad idea
by Dan Wagner Aug 3
Coldwell Banker debuts new pandemic-inspired ad
The ad, dubbed 'All We have Is Home,' is filled with crowdsourced video and focuses on the idea of home during the coronavirus pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 3
5 tips for virtually hand-holding first-time homebuyers 
These tips, adapted to your personal selling style and fine-tuned to your client, can add to the buying experience despite not being physically present
by Gerard Splendore Aug 3
Social proof is crucial to getting new clients — here's why
If you want to stand out and inspire interest in your business, there’s no better way than to have past clients vouch for your work. Here's why social proof is invaluable in drawing new clientele and bolstering your online presence
by Brandon Doyle Aug 3