Commit to stellar service when you commit to these 4 pillar principles
In this 5-part series, real estate broker Nick Schlekeway provides proven principles to help agents build their businesses the right way
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 16
Here's how to have the commission conversation now: The Download
This week: With buyer commissions up in the air, here's how to talk to your clients about your value and your compensation
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
Selling the OC cast
Opinion
Want the Real Tea on ‘Selling the OC’? We asked The O Group agents to share 3 things most people don't know about them. Here are the Netflix stars’ fun facts, along with personal pictures
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 14
9 lessons most other agents are learning the hard way
While others are learning from their mistakes in today's market, you don't have to. Find out what you should be doing right now to boost your real estate business
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 14
What agents need to talk about when they talk about commissions
Opinion
With Anywhere's deal on the bombshell commission lawsuits, it's time to take a look at the way you communicate with buyer clients, and what to do next
by Bernice Ross Sep 12
Don't wait! Get a jumpstart on your financial fitness
It's never too early to get a jump on long-term business and financial planning, siblings Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius write
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Sep 12
Lead gen is not enough. Here's how to nail down lead conversion
In the last of his 5-part series, broker Nick Schlekeway looks at lead conversion. What is it, and why do so few agents ever get good at it?
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 11
Avoid these 5 deal-killers to get across the finish line
Got a client? Get them to the finish line. These 5 escrow failures can stop you in your tracks
by Carl Medford Sep 11
lost, disoriented, perplexed, confused, confusion, sign
Opinion
Broker Teresa Boardman writes that consumers and agents at large have the wrong information and the wrong idea about NAR, especially in the wake of its sexual harassment scandal
by Teresa Boardman Sep 11
10 ways to invest in your agents (so they're invested in you)
Although brokers expect accountability and investment from their agents, agents need the same thing from their leaders, say DOORA's Troy Palmquist and Janet Pozos
by Troy Palmquist AND Janet Pozos Sep 10
Is Anywhere's settlement the first domino to fall? The Download
This week: Anywhere has settled its portion of the bombshell commission lawsuit, so who's next?
by Christy Murdock Sep 8
Don't let equity fall through the cracks as 'we' rebuild NAR
Opinion
Amid massive leadership challenges, trainer and DEI expert Dr. Lee Davenport takes a deeper look at the 'we' in NAR's 'That's who we R' slogan and what it means to be a Realtor right now
by Lee Davenport Sep 8
Dripping in drama, 'Selling the OC' returns for Season 2
New cast member, new Cabo office and plenty of new luxury listings — the STOC cast tells Inman this season will be bigger, better and beefier
Harness the power of video to improve agent retention
With its power to engage and inform, video can play a pivotal role in ensuring that your best agents see the value in staying
by Jim Turner Sep 7
Real estate's reputation is taking a beating. Blame NAR and reality TV
Opinion
From unrealistic portrayals on reality TV to NAR's unfolding scandal, the industry's reputation will suffer until consumers are offered a better deal, writes NextHome broker-owner Edward Svec
by Edward Svec Sep 6
Your broker's 'free' website is a gilded cage
Opinion
Find out why 'free' isn't all it's cracked up to be when it comes to your professional website and email address
by Markus Feldmann Sep 6