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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
Marketing expert Jennifer McAlpine shares strategies for tailoring your approach and articulating your value with authenticity
Discover 5 essential strategies to stay ahead as clients and the real estate market evolve. Chris Pollinger shares expert insights on how to adapt and thrive
Whether it was exciting or scary, here are the moments that made it clear you were all grown up and not a newbie agent any longer
Taking on the requirements and challenges of renovating and selling an historic home is not for the faint of heart, LA's Craig Spano writes, but the rewards make it all worthwhile
Implement the knowledge you already have to increase your income and grow your wealth as a real estate investor, investor and new Inman contributor Avery Carl writes
The suit names Equity Realtors, HomeSmart International and Fathom Realty as defendants. It also describes NAR as a co-conspirator, but doesn't name the organization as a defendant
Opinion
Compliance expert Summer Goralik tackles why the commission-splitting debate remains unresolved and whether listing agreements should still include buyer agent compensation fields
An effective plan for time management allows you to focus on the things that matter most to you, both personally and professionally, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Israel writes
Organization and authenticity are key to effective networking. Broker and coach Zak Shellhammer offers tips for making connections count
In the midst of the Alliance’s 3rd annual in-person conference, Justin 'JZ' Ziegler talked with Inman about the anti-LGBTQ+ political climate, the organization’s future and how to become an ally
As 2025 approaches, Ophir Adar writes, real estate agents are wondering how to thrive in a rapidly changing market. The key to success lies with your focus, mindset and, ultimately, your results
Opinion
Too often, women turn on each other instead of lifting each other up, Rachael Hite writes. Let's stop looking for ways to criticize our fellow agents for how they look or what they wear
Team lead Jen Berbas writes that taking into account the client perspective and experience at every stage of the transaction allows you to optimize their process and outcome
It seems everyone's talking about Clear Cooperation these days. Is the policy a power grab from NAR and the MLSs or a sincere effort to level the playing field for buyers?