Volunteer leaders, bankruptcy, good advice: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the most essential stories, chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read stores of Sept. 23-28, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 29
Getting your real estate license? It's way easier with a friend
What if you could have a partner who helps you study and keeps you accountable? Contributor Tina Lapp enumerates the reasons it’s easier (and more fun) to get your license with a friend
by Tina Lapp Sep 29
How you can fight the 'hidden dangers' of unmanaged stress
No matter how much you love your job, stress can keep you from maximizing your opportunities while it undermines your performance
by Eric Bramlett Sep 29
Over 50% of transactions are at risk for fraud. Here's how to fight back
According to new Inman contributor and attorney Renée Hunter, from cybercriminals to family members, property fraud of all kinds is on the rise. These practical steps can help to stamp it out
by Renee Hunter Sep 29
Here's what differentiates teams that win from everyone else
If you want tech to work for your team, think through the process of implementing it and making it stick. Tech CEO Sheila Reddy offers a 3-point strategy for making team tech fulfill its promises
by Sheila Reddy Sep 29
Simple-sizing's on the rise: 3 things buyers want in their next home
New Inman contributor Nick Boniakowski digs into the latest research on buyer desires to find out how to meet the needs of more intentional home searches
by Nick Boniakowski Sep 29
Broker Spotlight: Pat Wilkins, RE/MAX Affinity Plus
Learn more about this Marco Island real estate legend and the coastal lifestyle he loves to share with clients and colleagues
by Christy Murdock Sep 28
3 tips to help budding brokers go from surviving to thriving
Getting your broker's license is just the start of your professional story. Here's how to elevate your brokerage career to the highest heights
by Elisha Lopez Sep 28
5 fresh, must-try ChatGPT strategies for next-level results
Artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT provide unprecedented leverage when you know how to use them effectively. Jimmy Burgess and Andy Beal discuss how to use ChatGPT to the fullest
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 28
Keep calm and carry on. How to stay cool when things get heated
Manage the daily ups and downs of your business to build a strong foundation for long-term success
5 reasons agents should embrace a back-to-school mentality
The real estate market is always changing, so it's up to you to stay smart, educated and informed so that you can help your clients, author and coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Sep 28
Here's what it takes to be a full-service real estate agent
A full-service agent provides superior service and focuses on the client's best interest from beginning to end. That's what sets their performance apart
by Rainy Hake Austin Sep 28
7 steps for empowering homebuyer clients with disabilities
Understanding the needs of clients with disabilities can make the difference between a closed sale and a missed opportunity. Julia Lashay Israel offers steps you can take to be more supportive
Who makes more: solo or team agents? We've got the answer
Opinion
When shopping around for a brokerage, new agents may not know what to look for. Team leader Carl Medford breaks down the difference between going it alone and becoming part of a team
by Carl Medford Sep 27
Here's how you're marketing your business this fall: Pulse
The current market makes it tough to know how to create and communicate effective messaging, so we asked about your plans for fall
by Inman Sep 27
Here's how new builds are winning the current market
Opinion
New-construction homebuilders are using incentives to garner an outsized share of the current housing market and capitalize on buyer demand
by Matthew Gardner Sep 27