A well-prepared business plan, Darryl Davis writes, will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success
Maintaining a healthy cash flow, controlling debt, building an emergency fund, planning for taxes and retirement — Julia Lashay Israel offers the gut check every business needs
The energy you bring to client communication, Rachael Hite writes, can be the difference between a peaceful process and buyer or seller meltdown
Conflict with clients and colleagues is stressful, Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to respond to and deal with that stress so that it doesn't take a toll on you or your transactions
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
When potential listing clients are talking to you and your competitors, this closing strategy from trainer Bernice Ross can help you win the day
Heidi Harris with the Home Sweet Heidi Team shares the 5 core strategies she uses to consistently grow her business with Real's Jimmy Burgess
Inflation, combined with September’s strong jobs report, suggests the Fed might be rethinking how quickly to cut the Federal Funds Rate, says Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker
While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don't sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals
Learn the essential steps that pave the way to success in this high-stakes market with insights from luxury consultant Chris Pollinger
We asked you to share the words of wisdom that have meant the most and had the biggest impact on you as you've built your real estate business
Opinion
In an analysis of more than 20 forms from various states, coach Darryl Davis identified a disturbing pattern: identical clauses between competing entities that suggest a dangerous level of collusion
Want to be more effective on social media and reach even more potential clients? Bernice Ross offers strategies to take your posts, Stories and Reels to the next level
Putting on an effective open house, Jonathan Pressman writes, means being the informed agent and the best source of information for current and future clients
Preparing for the roller coaster ride of a real estate career? Rachael Hite offers new agents the advice she wishes she'd gotten when she was just starting out
Industry heavyweights are all lining up for and against Clear Cooperation. Find out which side of the topic real estate's biggest names are standing on