What readers' Thanksgiving marketing looks like this year
Last week, we asked readers: When it comes to your business, how are you making the most of Thanksgiving? Here's what our readers reported
by Inman Nov 16
How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets
An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights
by Mauricio Umansky Nov 16
11+ takeaways from NAR’s Annual Conference
Opinion
From need-to-know statistics to predictions about the future, Bernice Ross recounts the most important takeaways from NAR's Realtors Conference & Expo. Here's what you need to know
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
Lesson Learned: Work your relationships
Learn from Alabama real estate agent Christie White that it’s not always what you know, it’s who you know — especially starting out
by Christy Murdock Nov 12
'Zillow, it's not me, it's you' Part 2: Premier Agent leads are weak
Opinion
Premier Agent leads have slipped, says real estate agent Meg Jones Mullin in her follow-up break-up letter to Zillow. She and others sound off
by Meghan Mullin Nov 12
New agent? 12 tips for getting more listings as you learn the ropes
Building a business from the ground up takes time, resources and support. You'll also need a few helpful strategies to help ramp up your growth. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you up to speed at your new career
by Darryl Davis Nov 12
How this $1M top real estate producer takes charge of his day
If you don’t own your time, you’ll never be able to operate at your highest potential. How do the most successful real estate pros approach their day? Here's what this million-dollar top producer does, hour by hour
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 12
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Nov. 6-12, 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 Inman Nov 12
How to pull off a great Thanksgiving pie giveaway
What better way to express gratitude to your clients than with pie? Here’s how to execute a Thanksgiving pie giveaway that’ll build relationships while pleasing taste buds
by Troy Palmquist Nov 12
Want to network like a boss? 5 tips for developing deeper connections
Networking like a boss certainly isn't easy, but just like any other skill, you can get better at it with lots of practice. Here are a few tried-and-true tips that'll help you up your relationship-building abilities
by Rainy Hake Austin Nov 11
Looking for the right fit? 5 factors to consider when brokerage hunting
Whether you’re a newbie just getting started or an experienced veteran, choosing a brokerage is something every agent faces at some point. By knowing what differentiates one firm from another, you suss through the heap and find the brokerage that will best fit your needs and goals
by Chad Ruggles Nov 11
How are indies faring? Get a glimpse into this indie broker-owner's business
Opinion
As a Realtor and broker-owner of Boardman Realty, Teresa Boardman has vast experience working in and running an independent brokerage. Here's her take on what it's like to be an indie broker and what the future might look like
by Teresa Boardman Nov 11
'7 Habits of Highly Effective People': Lessons for real estate
Here's how to harness the power of Stephen R. Covey's work and apply it to your real estate career
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 11
4 significant challenges teams will have to overcome in 2022
Opinion
Emotional fatigue, hiring woes, shifting markets, increasing competition — here are the top hurdles teams are facing in the upcoming year
by Adam Hergenrother Nov 11
Level up your business by selling to real estate's biggest investors
By leveraging your holdings, you’ll be able to break into a larger pool of investor resources and make a killing off of your existing investments — here's how
by Victoria Kennedy Nov 10
To pie or not to pie: Why this team is ditching the treat this year
The pandemic has impacted homeless populations across the country. Rather than the standard advertising-based pie giveaway this Thanksgiving, consider a meaningful alternative. Here's what one mega team is doing
by Carl Medford Nov 10