Inman's Top 5 stories for the week of Jan. 6-12, 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 Jan. 6-12, 2023
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 13
Foreclosures, forecasts, fix-and-flips: What Attom's data can tell us about 2023
Opinion
Whether you’re a Realtor or a homeowner, market conditions in 2023 are going to vary wildly across the country
by Bernice Ross Jan 13
10 no-upfront-cost lead sources for real estate agents
These companies help you keep a steady flow of leads coming at you without upfront costs
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 13
Is the housing market responsible for eXp's lagging growth? The Real Word
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about the lagging growth at eXp, rising consumer confidence and the weekly media review Left, Middle, Right
by Byron Lazine Jan 12
What agents want in team culture (Hint: It's not Top Golf and Taco Tuesdays)
Opinion
Agents are not looking for the 'fun and feel-good stuff' — they are looking for results in their businesses. It's up to you as a team leader to keep your culture current and project it to the world
by Adam Hergenrother Jan 12
The numbers you need to nurture buyers and sellers through a shift
When your clients are seeing doom-and-gloom headlines, it's important to be able to crunch the numbers and give them the facts
by Nikki Beauchamp Jan 12
It's time to take millennial homebuyers seriously. Here's how to win them over
Millennials are a powerful force in the real estate industry, but they're not your grandparents’ generation. They won't be swayed by the same types of sales tactics
by Luke Babich Jan 12
Go pro! 23 reasons top agents stand out among amateurs
When markets get tough, and 2023 is certainly shaping up that way, it's the professionals who come out in the winner’s circle while the amateurs are left standing on the sidelines
by Carl Medford Jan 11
2023 is going to be alright
You've got 365 days to work with in 2023. Whatever your circumstances, that adds up to (at least) 365 opportunities in the coming year
by Teresa Boardman Jan 11
How did you know real estate was for you? Agents share their stories
From increasing their income and flexibility to helping others find a home, here’s why real estate agents do what they do
by Jessi Healey Jan 11
You told us about your biggest win in 2022: Pulse
We asked you to brag a little and tell us all about your biggest win of 2022. Thank you for letting us celebrate your success with you
by Inman Jan 10
5 technology trends from CES you should stop worrying about
Opinion
Is the future coming at you fast? Tech expert Brandon Doyle reviews technology 'breakthroughs' that you don't need to stress over
by Brandon Doyle Jan 10
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