Here are this summer's must-do real estate events: Pulse
From in-house training to high-profile national conferences, these are the industry events you plan to attend in the coming months
by Inman Jun 18
Anatomy of a client consultation: A head-to-toe approach
While negotiating skills are top of mind for agents as commission confusion sets in, consultant Rachael Hite offers a step-by-step strategy that should ensure optimal service all summer long
by Rachael Hite Jun 18
womanup 2024
Since 2017, WomanUP! has been helping women in real estate come together to learn, share expertise and lift each other up. This year was no exception. Here are attendees' top takeaways
by Dani Vanderboegh Jun 18
Lesson Learned: Preparation and empathy create superior outcomes
Find out how Connecticut broker Elizabeth Altobelli draws on her youthful experience as a gymnast and a talent for befriending clients to make the impossible possible
by Christy Murdock Jun 18
investing, investment, investor, passive income
Thanks to new technology and startup platforms with the right education, trainer Bernice Ross writes, even novices with small budgets can jump into the investing game with ease
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
8 strategies to help entrepreneurs navigate uncertain times
The only thing certain is change, especially for real estate professionals. Dr. Jeff Richmond shares what it takes to keep stillness and shift your mindset from fear to opportunity
by Jeff Richmond Jun 17
My No. 1 secret for effective listing conversations without rote scripts
If scripts feel inauthentic and too 'salesy' for your communication style, coach Darryl Davis offers a shortcut to connection and understanding that you can put into practice today
by Darryl Davis Jun 17
'Drive safe' and 5 other ways real estate dads say 'I love you'
From bad 'dad jokes' to checking our tire pressure, dads have many unique ways to show love. Trainer Rachael Hite writes that real estate dads have mastered the Acts of Service love language
by Rachael Hite Jun 15
All eyes on the DOJ as commission calendar rolls on: The Download
As key milestones approach, the DOJ's upcoming opinion on the commission lawsuit settlement is already drawing both attention and criticism
by Christy Murdock Jun 14
Commission questions still swirling: It's 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 Christy Murdock Jun 14
Find your space and plant a flag in the market you serve
Why make your brokerage decision based on their office location? Create your own office and establish yourself as a mainstay of the community
by Troy Palmquist Jun 14
4 fair housing essentials any real estate professional can champion
Fair housing goes beyond knowing the protected classes. Dr. Lee Davenport offers a primer on 4 levels of fairness involved in fair housing and how to communicate the facts to buyers and sellers
by Lee Davenport Jun 14
Low splits or high 1099s: Why agents should join a team
Verl Workman explains how the leverage a team provides can result in higher overall earnings for team members vs those who go it alone
by Verl Workman Jun 13
Tom Ferry: 'The NAR settlement is a once in a lifetime opportunity!'
Jimmy Burgess and Tom Ferry talk industry changes and offer a selection of scripts that are really working right now
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 13
Here's your current plan for communicating compensation
As we all learn the new rules of the commission road, here's how you're planning to communicate moving forward
by Inman Jun 12
This new website is geared toward building wealth for women
Inman contributor Bernice Ross' new ‘Real Estate Wealth for Women’ site offers an abundance of resources and interviews with experts to help women make smarter financial decisions
by Christy Murdock Jun 11