17 things every agent needs to hear in their career
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
by Rachael Hite Oct 14
Here's your Clear Cooperation opinion roundup: The Download
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
by Christy Murdock Oct 12
10 Halloween marketing ideas to stir up some magic at your listings
Looking to get more eyes (of newt!) on your listings, bewitch the neighborhood and cast a spell on the right buyer? Try these spooktacular Halloween listing marketing ideas from Darryl Davis
by Darryl Davis Oct 12
Clear Cooperation (and eXp settles commission suit): Inman's Top 5
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
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 11
My listing isn’t selling: A 12-point checklist for agents 
Baffled by a home that's languishing on the market? Mega-team leader Carl Medford offers a step-by-step plan for evaluating your listing and getting it sold
by Carl Medford Oct 10
10 things new agents do to annoy experienced agents
While no agent is perfect, we should all continually strive for excellence, no matter where we are in our journey as an agent from brand new to very experienced, broker Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Oct 10
real estate economist
In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker explains the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The latest employment numbers
by Jeff Tucker Oct 9
Ending Clear Cooperation is a win for big brokers — and no one else
Opinion
According to Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman, big brokerages have a vested interest in getting rid of Clear Cooperation, even at the expense of agents and consumers
by Glenn Kelman Oct 8
5 ways to create strong boundaries and transform your business
Do you find it increasingly difficult to protect your time and energy in your real estate business? Coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write that boundaries are the foundation for thriving
How to choose the right broker for you: Facts for every new agent
Ready to begin your career? Trainer Bernice Ross writes that your choice of brokerage is an important one, so here's how to make the right decision
by Bernice Ross Oct 8
Will agents actually call you back?
Opinion
What happens if the listing agent won’t return your phone calls? Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers you need. Don't let another agent’s unresponsiveness stand in your way
by Summer Goralik Oct 8
The problem with positive thinking that nobody talks about
Embrace the full spectrum of thoughts — positive and negative — and you'll find a more profound sense of freedom and power in your career, author and broker Aaron Hendon writes
by Aaron Hendon Oct 7
Why do real estate agents fail?
Coach Verl Workman explains that with the right mindset and strategies, you can sidestep the common pitfalls that hold other real estate agents back
by Verl Workman Oct 7
Is NAR really ready to rethink its legal strategy? The Download
As the trade group's chief legal officer exits, the National Association of Realtors prepares to evaluate its legal exposure and develop a litigation strategy. Is it too little too late?
by Christy Murdock Oct 5
Cutting ties, court docs, Clear Cooperation: Inman's Top 5
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
by Dani Vanderboegh Oct 4
10 giveaways that you’re a rookie real estate agent
While you've learned rules, regulations, terms and tech, what you need most is to learn to connect and network with colleagues and clients. Claudia Stallings shares new agent mistakes to avoid