Here are the basics agents should be getting back to in 2025: Pulse
Instead of new fangled bells and whistles to run your real estate business, here are the tried-and-true rules of the game that agents should focus on now
by Inman Sep 3
trump and mortgage rates
Last week, Inman staff writers and contributors had governmental and economic shifts on the brain, writing about rates, sales trends and the national debt
by Christy Murdock Sep 1
A school bus in front of lockers to represent the seven lessons every real estate agent needs.
Education isn't about chasing certificates, Darryl Davis writes. It's about protecting your livelihood, building your brand and being the professional people trust
by Darryl Davis Sep 1
Photo of Jimmy Burgess who writes about the 7 C's of highly successful real estate agents and how to apply them.
Implement these characteristics of top agents, Jimmy Burgess writes, to watch your real estate business explode with new momentum
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 31
Trump vs. Fed, Taylor Swift, your referral blueprint: 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 Aug 29
real estate industry scandals
You can be the agent who always has an opinion on the latest industry scandal, Kevelyn Guzman writes, or you can be the agent who’s too busy closing deals to notice
by Kevelyn Guzman Aug 29
A picture of Taylor Swift kissing Travis Kelce with onlooking fans watching to represent Taylor Swift-level client loyalty in real estate.
Trainer Rachael Hite reflects on the core strategies that the most successful agents she knows use to drive their businesses
by Rachael Hite Aug 29
real estate marketing
Your calendar is crammed, but what are you doing to grow your business? Coach Darryl Davis offers tips to move from busy to breakthrough
by Darryl Davis Aug 29
Mauricio Umansky and globe
The Agency's Mauricio Umansky writes that his passport has been one of the most valuable tools for opening doors to opportunities in every corner of the world
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 29
Money in background with people shaking hands as they compete with a discount real estate agent.
When potential clients tell you another agent will handle their deal for less, Darryl Davis writes, come back with a value proposition that shows why you're worth every penny
by Darryl Davis Aug 28
A woman working on memorizing a script to represent canned real estate scripts.
Scripts feel canned and box you in, coach Darryl Davis writes. Dialogues give you a framework for conversations, while leaving room for your personality
by Darryl Davis Aug 27
A couple sitting at the table, looking at taxes to represent a homeowner tax tip.
Creating generational wealth through homeownership can’t happen if people are priced out of the very homes their families have lived in for generations, Dr. Lee Davenport writes
by Lee Davenport Aug 27
An silhouette of a man and a woman arguing in front of a kitchen table to represent formulating counteroffers to a lowball offer and negotiating concessions.
Now that buyers have leverage, Troy Palmquist writes, counteroffers matter more. Here’s how to protect seller value and keep deals alive
by Troy Palmquist Aug 27
You shared your real estate conflicts and conundrums: Pulse
We asked you to fill us in on a negative professional experience you've had where you weren't really sure who was the problem, so we could render a verdict
by Inman Aug 26
An image of a woman who's being overwhelmed with time, contracts and other distractions to symbolize real estate self-sabotage.
Stop being mean to your mind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t let negative self-talk and your inner saboteur rob you of the confidence you’ve earned
by Darryl Davis Aug 26
A welcome sign on a front door to symbolize a new agent's guide to home showings
Team lead Carl Medford writes that developing a process for conducting home showings will help you manage client experiences with confidence
by Carl Medford Aug 26