Lesson Learned: Take time for you
Find out how this luxury agent developed his high-flying real estate career without ever losing sight of his passions and interests
by Christy Murdock Jan 10
Show your agents love — and build their businesses
It's the middle of winter, and your team is wrestling with new habits and resolutions. Show them appreciation with tools that will help them capture business, not just words of encouragement
by Rachael Hite Jan 10
Hate door-knocking? 4 alternatives for reaching new clients
As a real estate agent, your relationships are everything. Put your best foot forward this year as you forge new connections and boost your business in the process
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jan 9
7 must-do tasks to prep your listing for the market  
Preparing a listing to bring to the market is where you can set your service apart. Proper planning during the pre-listing period is essential for a successful sale process
by Laura Stace Jan 9
What happens when it's time to sell a smart home?
Opinion
Smart home products are great, but how do you decide what stays and what goes when you're selling a home with these upgrades?
by Brandon Doyle Jan 9
8 ways for agents to be the lighthouse in 2023
Consumers are overwhelmed with noise and nonsense surrounding real estate transactions. Help shed light against the negative naysayers by focusing on providing sensational customer service experiences instead
by Darryl Davis Jan 6
Inman's Top 5 stories for the week of Dec. 30, 2022 - Jan. 5, 2023
Catch up on all of the latest news and this week's most-read stories. It's Inman's Top 5 for the week of Dec. 30, 2022 through Jan. 5, 2023
by Christy Murdock Jan 6
Social media matters more when you're a team leader. Here's how to stand out
Being a leader, regardless of the size of your team, is going to require you to create a memorable social media footprint
Top 10 never-fail home staging tips for agents
When done right, staging evokes a stronger emotional tie for buyers, which translates to a greater commitment to the home
by Misty Soldwisch Jan 6
23 ways to generate leads in 2023
Lead generation is the lifeblood of a successful real estate business. What are you going to do in 2023 to take your business to the next level?
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 6
How do you build trust? Know more than your competition
Opinion
There is a great deal of data out there, but understanding how to provide context and meaning can help you set yourself apart
by Nikki Beauchamp Jan 6
How to next-level your community service
In part two of this two-part series, Bernice Ross interviews mega-producers who focus on, and find success from, giving back to their communities in a big way
by Bernice Ross Jan 5
Dealing with disasters: How agents can help their communities recover
When disaster strikes, the connections we’ve built in the course of our daily work can prove invaluable in the recovery effort and beyond
by Marcus Larrea Jan 5
Reach out and touch base with a 2023 email marketing plan
'We're advising our customers to lean into this market condition, extend their leadership into the void' - Happy Grasshopper CEO, Dan Stewart
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 5
How much money do you need before starting in real estate?
Budgeting correctly to start your career is critical for its success. Here are some common expenses, and a few items that may bust your budget if you do not plan ahead
by Chris Heller Jan 5
Lesson Learned: 15 agents share their most impactful advice
However you do real estate, you're sure to find some virtual mentors among these 15 real estate agents and their real-world advice
by Christy Murdock Jan 4