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
How to deftly deal with 5 common (but cruel) seller demands
Opinion
Just because it's a seller's market doesn't mean your clients should get whatever they want. If your sellers have a tendency to be overly demanding — and mean about it — here's some advice for bringing them back to reality
by Judy Graff Dec 20
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Dec. 10-17, 2021
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 17
How to turn a crisis into a 5-star review
The way you navigate through a crisis can either bring an end to your real estate career or earn you a remarkable review. Here's how to respond with sincerity, empathy and guidance
by Carl Medford Dec 17
'Think and Grow Rich': 7 lessons for real estate agents
Opinion
2022 is the year to build the business of your dreams. Will you just go through the motions this year? Or will you take massive action and create the business you deserve to have? The choice is yours
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 17
A home for sale in the wintertime
Liven up a cold-weather showing with our list of wintertime tips
by Christy Murdock Dec 17
Show 'em your value: 7 P's of real estate agent marketing
Success starts with developing a clear understanding of who you are, who your ideal client is and what you offer. Package your services, position yourself for maximum exposure, and develop a process that keeps you top-of-mind
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 17
7 marketing ideas you still have time to pull off this holiday season
These kind gestures will leave a lasting impression as you celebrate the season and gear up for another successful year
by Rainy Hake Austin Dec 17
What lenders really brawled over in Atlantic City
Opinion
This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss a fight that broke out in Atlantic City, Redfin's call to drop crime data and Jay Thompson's new app for agents
by Byron Lazine Dec 16
Treat yo'self: 3 impactful ways to take care of your real estate team in 2022
Opinion
Here's how to show each individual on your team that they matter to you by giving them what they need most: time, growth and accountability
by Adam Hergenrother Dec 16
How agents can utilize Zillow's Down Payment Resource deal
Zillow’s move into the down payment assistance space will be a boon to buyers struggling to save for a house. The benefits assistance can bring to homeowners are huge. The question is whether you will you seize this opportunity to grow your business
by Bernice Ross Dec 16