This week, we asked for stories from your leadership journey. What leadership roles have you taken on, and what did they teach you?
Opinion
Many agents credit their achievements to mindful communication, both in what they say and how they say it. However, certain bad communication habits can undermine even the best intentions
Soft skills don't always come naturally, and real estate agents utilize so many in every transaction. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh rounded up the top contributed how-tos, listicles and op-eds to help
Find out why award-winning Miami Beach agent Jaclyn Bild says that playing guessing games is a losing strategy in real estate
Time spent reading one of John Maxwell’s books or watching one of his speeches on YouTube is time well spent. His insights are actionable and his wisdom is timeless
The market is growing muddled, meaning agents now more than ever need to help their clients know what's out there
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White examine Gary Keller's opening remarks for hints of a bubble, 'The Wall Street Journal' for stock tips and 'South Park' for the lulz
Real estate agents are led to believe that there is a correlation between social media success and real estate sales success. It's time to separate facts from wishful thinking
Digital sales funnels are powerful tools — when they work. Find out how to optimize your landing page for more conversions
Opinion
Hard numbers don’t mean much when it comes to the complexity of criminal behavior and its effect on neighborhoods and home values
Reputation is everything in real estate, and the wrong share on social media can undermine years of goodwill. Find out how to check out information before you pass it along to others
The conversation around positive work environments is long overdue. Find out what agents want most in a brokerage
Do people see fair housing language as a matter of 'ask for forgiveness, not permission' or do they take it seriously as the law of the land? This week, readers responded with their own examples of problematic language
When your buyers and sellers ask questions that may potentially violate fair housing, here’s how to answer them honestly and ethically
By making property descriptions inclusive, you create the circumstances for fair housing