Opinion
Progress will come from dozens of reforms — legislative, regulatory, executive and local — each removing one obstacle, lowering one cost or opening one more door, Craig Cheatham writes
Troy Palmquist and compliance expert Summer Goralik point out red flags to watch for
Building a social media following is not the same as being a good advisor, and views don't always translate into effective representation, Jen Berbas writes
If you are new to real estate, you don’t need to know everything, Kevelyn Guzman writes. You need people who will step in, slow you down and help you see around corners
Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry
The real impact of your work rarely shows up at the closing table, Bernice Ross writes. It echoes throughout the years as your clients live their lives and make the memories that matter to them
The Hogan Group’s Mike Hogan and Alicia Pittman share how they’ve built a top-performing, 80-agent team in Virginia that still feels personal thanks to micro teams, mentorship and leadership
When you stop making marketing about yourself and start making it about buyers and sellers, Jimmy Burgess writes, everything changes
Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore, Jessi Healey writes. They reflect a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned
A new California law changes what agents must disclose when doctoring listing photos. America Foy breaks down what you can (and can’t) do and the consequences for not disclosing
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Stop obsessing about scaling your business. Embrace the ‘stacking’ method
Firms winning in the AI age are intentionally choosing tools and strategies that directly support their position as the local authority, Chris Morrison writes
Smart agents, particularly those who own rental property, are layering performance data on top of pricing analysis to guide better decisions and protect net operating income, Ryan Barone writes
Self-employment can be a rational and rewarding choice, Nick Schlekeway writes, but it should not be mistaken for building an asset that compounds
Implement these habits into your daily routine, coach Darryl Davis writes. Your pipeline won’t fill overnight, but it will fill quietly and repeatedly through consistent action