5 business planning must-do’s for 2022
Start putting a plan in place for success next year while keeping your focus firmly fixed on your goals
by Christy Murdock Dec 29
3 daily routines every real estate agent needs in their life
Successful people like Mark Zuckerberg have structured days, built on routines and systems, writes broker-owner Mike Opyd. Here are the daily routines you should consider adopting
by Mike Opyd Dec 29
7 weekly essentials you should pencil in
Stop thinking day-to-day with these ideas for weekly habits that pay dividends
by Christy Murdock Dec 29
Lesson Learned: 27 pros share their top 2021 insights
Look back at the industry talent we’ve featured this year, and be inspired as you move into 2022
by Christy Murdock Dec 27
Real estate reality check: 7 myths exposed and explained
Many real estate misconceptions can prevent agents from growing. Here are some of the common myths and why you should ignore them in order to find success
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 26
Epic fail or shifting market? The Real Word takes on Brad Inman's op-ed
Opinion
This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Brad Inman's op-ed on the controversy at Better Mortgage and Zillow's iBuying exit as well as Trulia's plans to ditch crime data
by Byron Lazine Dec 23
How to train your agents for a market shift 
As we've witnessed before, markets can change on a dime. Are you ready for when that happens next? Here's how you can prepare your team — and yourself — for a shift, and how to keep your business nimble
by Mauricio Umansky Dec 23
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Opinion
From an agent-to-agent networking app to a digital assistant, these apps are must-haves for the busy agent looking to boost productivity and profits
by Victoria Kennedy Dec 23
How to move the ‘big rocks’ to next-level your business
Opinion
Eat that frog, the one thing, the 80-20 principle — many wise business people have written volumes on the subject of getting after it. Mega team leader Carl Medford gives his personal strategy on how to knock out the most impactful business activities first
by Carl Medford Dec 22
What's your greatest hope for 2022? Readers share
Last week, we asked readers about their greatest hopes for 2022, and here's what they had to say
by Inman Dec 22
Elderly, infirm and unemployed: How far should you go for listings?
In an inventory-deprived market, agents are often tempted to use aggressive tactics to score listings. One broker thinks such strategies should be avoided. But what do you think?
by Anthony Askowitz Dec 22
Every deal is a learning opportunity: Lesson Learned
As an agent who has sold more than $1 billion worth of real estate, Douglas Elliman’s Dina Goldentayer knows a thing or two about making it in the industry. Here, she shares why learning has no limits in real estate
by Christy Murdock Dec 21
How to diffuse the f-bomb (fairness) in real estate: Real (Estate) Talk
In this week's edition of Real (Estate) Talk, Brandon Voss, president of The Black Swan Group, talks about the concept of fairness and what makes it so important in conversations and negotiations — especially in real estate
by Lee Davenport Dec 21
Feeling stuck? 3 steps for breaking your limiting beliefs in 2022
As we enter 2022, ask yourself if your beliefs limit your ability to progress your career and reach your goals. If your answer is "yes," then here are a few things you can do to ensure you aren’t holding yourself back from your best year yet
by Santiago Arana Dec 21
What real estate agents should know about bedbugs 
Bedbugs have been around for a long time and will continue to be a menace to homeowners. A well-informed agent can address the pros and cons of different remediation techniques to help assure buyers and sellers that they can sleep soundly again at night
by Gerard Splendore Dec 21
Opendoor vs. Zillow: Pricing is a 'competitive advantage for iBuyers'
Opinion
A comparison of Zillow Offers and Opendoor highlights the critical importance of pricing in iBuying. There's an understated elegance in the detail; it's not just buying low and selling high. But what makes for a successful pricing operation?
by Mike DelPrete Dec 20