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
Team losing momentum? 5 tips for a successful turnaround
Whether a loss of momentum or a full-on crisis, turnarounds are tough — not impossible. Here are five steps teams use to turn it around for the win
by Chris Pollinger Nov 10
Rising mortgage rates won't be 'major deterrent to homebuyers'
Although rates will rise, they will remain very competitive when compared to historic averages, and it would take a significantly greater increase in rates to negatively impact prices. Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner explains why
by Matthew Gardner Nov 10
Home showings don't equal procuring cause. Here's why
Opinion
Read the arbitration manual. Review the questions on the arbitration worksheet. And please, stop proclaiming that simply showing a home entitles you to compensation. It doesn't work that way
by Jay Thompson Nov 9
The biggest change to the indie landscape in 2021: Pulse
How has the business changed for you, and how are you adapting to those shifts? That's what we asked readers last week, and here's what you had to say
by Inman Nov 9
How to price properties in a wildly fluctuating market
Opinion
As we move into 2022, many parts of the country will be experiencing mixed markets where prices may be appreciating in one price range and declining in another. Here's how to keep up with your local market and help your clients make the best decision possible
by Bernice Ross Nov 9
Up your content game with these 8 hyperlocal ideas
Hyperlocal content is a great way to ramp up engagement and boost your digital marketing efforts
by Santiago Arana Nov 9
5 habits of agents who effectively prospect the affluent (Part 5)
In this weekly series, David Friedman shares the five keystones for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury. This week, learn how to build trust by listening and asking the right questions
by David Friedman Nov 9
Get top dollar fast: 10 things sellers need from their agents now
Opinion
As we transition out of an intense seller's market, agents need to dust off the fundamentals and adapt them to the local market, property types and sellers to give their clients the back-to-basics guidance they need right now
by Cara Ameer Nov 6
7 simple steps for getting more listings in 2022
By executing these seven steps, you'll be top-of-mind for your targeted homeowners, and you will generate more listings
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 5
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Oct. 29 - Nov. 5, 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 5