The 7-second sell: How to maximize your listing's potential
Opinion
In the same way that most people visiting online dating sites are not looking for a “project,” a high percentage of today’s buyers do not want fixer-uppers. Help ensure your listing makes a great first impression with these essential tips
by Carl Medford Jun 7
Brown Harris Stevens' agent platform 'couldn't have come at a better time'
The long-standing, NYC-based urban luxury independent has developed an agent productivity solution called MAIA. It rests on a Salesforce backbone
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 5
The Real Word: Should agents worry about Offerpad’s new service?
Opinion
More this week: why buyers should have representation with new construction and The Broke Agent’s winning meme templates
by Byron Lazine Jun 5
Coldwell Banker CEO on the future of offices: 'less rent, more happy hours'
The company has been re-examining the best use and layout of its more than 700 offices to maximize effectiveness and allocate savings
by Patrick Kearns Jun 4
4 onboarding tips for managing a successful team
A part of running a successful real estate team is onboarding new agents. Putting together an effective onboarding program can increase productivity and establish great habits and work ethic from the get-go. Here are 4 tips
by David Parnes AND James Harris Jun 4
The 10 most quote-worthy things Will Guidara said at Connect Now
In recognition of the restaurateur's eloquence and positivity, we wanted to highlight some of the best quotes from his Connect Now discussion on hospitality
Brokers talk culture and the future at Connect Now
The discussion centered around what actions brokers should take in upcoming months to move forward in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and national upheaval
Side CEO: Other brokerages designed for 'average' agents
The CEO of Side doesn't call his brokerage a 'tech company,' and there’s no comparison to the other brokerages of the world, Guy Gal explained at Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
Here's why Compass chose to buy Contactually over other CRMs
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin gave a peek behind one of the biggest tech decisions at Compass of the past few years during a discussion at Inman Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
Compass CEO: 'It’s OK to not be OK in this time'
Robert Reffkin, one of the few African American leaders in the real estate industry, discussed how agents and allies can help the Black community
by Patrick Kearns Jun 3
'You can see someone smile through a mask': Hospitality during COVID-19
During a talk at Inman Connect Now, Inman Editor at Large Clelia Peters and New York City restaurateur Will Guidara discussed how to show hospitality in a world with coronavirus
Indie brokers struggle with racial unrest and coronavirus pandemic
Brokers advised evaluating whether social media messages might come off as 'tone-deaf' but disagreed on whether to express political opinions publicly at Inman Connect Now
Pulse: How are you prioritizing your goals in 2020 now?
We want to know from you, our readers: How are you responding and reacting to the issues we're facing in 2020? How are you shifting, readjusting and prioritizing your goals? 
by Inman Jun 3
Turn that 'no' into a 'yes': 9 problem-solvers for agents
Opinion
Use these skills to improve your ability to solve problems and get the answer you need
by Bernice Ross Jun 3
How collaborating on listings benefits agents and sellers
When agents join forces to list a property, clients get the benefit of multiple agents — their knowledge, Rolodex, market experience and more. Here are a few more reasons to open yourself up to the possibility of collaborating with another agent
by Santiago Arana Jun 3
Why Aaron Kirman walked away from $400M in inventory
A number of real estate leaders urged agents to use the COVID-19 pandemic to reevaluate their current brokerage situation at Connect Now
by Patrick Kearns Jun 2