Are you for real? 4 tips for social media authenticity
Opinion
Life isn’t always picture perfect. The more you can showcase your authentic self on social media, the more like-minded people you will resonate with and potentially work with
by Laura Stace Mar 8
The retirement plan agents ignore (and how brokers can help)
Opinion
Because of their superior understanding and experience with market trends, this is one retirement investment which offers agents the opportunity to benefit from their own expertise
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 8
'The economy always grows in war' and other things agents shouldn't say
Opinion
You want to help your clients, that’s totally understandable. You need to remember, though, where your expertise lies, and it's not in predicting the future of a very volatile situation
by Jay Thompson Mar 8
Negotiate better without saying a word: 7 tips for real estate
Opinion
Take a tip from actors, attorneys and a door-to-door salesman to keep your non-verbal communication skills on-point, Inman's Christy Murdock writes
by Christy Murdock Mar 7
Teaching first-time homebuyer seminars can boost your business. Here's how
When cultivated properly, first-time homebuyers can be a major long-term win for real estate agents and their businesses
by Arielle Hays Mar 7
winning
Opinion
Running a real estate business requires you to excercise many of the same mental muscles that runners do when they train
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 6
Working with international buyers? 5 tips for better non-verbal communication
Opinion
You don't have to memorize long lists of rules to get better at communicating with your international clients. Just be open to the process and willing to learn
by Christy Murdock Mar 5
QUIZ: Is your body language killing your negotiation mojo?
Opinion
What all generations have in common is the use of non-verbal body language signals. Put these cues to work to become a more effective negotiator
by Bernice Ross Mar 4
Got a new referral? 10 thoughtful tips for thanking the referrer
Here’s how to show gratitude to those who appreciate you enough to refer business to you
by Darryl Davis Mar 3
7 faux pas to avoid that could stall your business deals
Opinion
Savvy agents avoid common pitfalls that can derail a deal, many of which arise before negotiations even start
by Christy Murdock Mar 2
Readers share their most memorable leadership tips: Pulse
This week, we asked for stories from your leadership journey. What leadership roles have you taken on, and what did they teach you?
by Inman Mar 2
Don't let these 5 communication blunders ruin your reputation
Opinion
Many agents credit their achievements to mindful communication, both in what they say and how they say it. However, certain bad communication habits can undermine even the best intentions
by Christy Murdock Mar 2
13 questions new agents should ask when interviewing brokerages
Opinion
Stuck for what to say when they ask, 'Do you have any questions for me?' Here are 13 new agent queries for meeting with a broker or recruiter
by Darryl Davis Mar 1
soft skills, communication, teamwork, team, agent appreciation month
Soft skills don't always come naturally, and real estate agents utilize so many in every transaction. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh rounded up the top contributed how-tos, listicles and op-eds to help
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 28
Lesson Learned: Stop trying to game the market
Find out why award-winning Miami Beach agent Jaclyn Bild says that playing guessing games is a losing strategy in real estate
by Christy Murdock Feb 28
7 real estate lessons for growth by John Maxwell
Time spent reading one of John Maxwell’s books or watching one of his speeches on YouTube is time well spent. His insights are actionable and his wisdom is timeless
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 27