Choosing a Google-centric smart home: Pros and cons
Smart home expert Colton Pratt breaks down Google-anchored hubs. Here's how Google fares when pitted against Amazon, in case one of your tech-savvy clients asks your opinion
by Brandon Doyle Dec 15
Readers share their biggest 2021 fails
What did you mess up last year? What lessons did you learn? This week, readers divulge their biggest failures and mishaps of 2021 and introspect about where things went wrong
by Inman Dec 15
'Burn the deadwood' and other lessons to take into 2022
Want to see growth in the new year? From welcoming alternate perspectives to setting and raising your baseline, here are four nuggets of wisdom to embrace in 2022 taken from history, nature and sports
by Robert Lucido Dec 15
Let it go: 22 bad habits agents need to ditch before 2022
Opinion
Forget New Year's resolutions! As another heavy year races to a close, instead of piling more on your to-do list, let's lighten your load. Here are 22 things to let go of before 2022
by Rachael Hite Dec 14
6 steps to developing a foolproof accountability playbook
Master the commitments you've made, and improve your business by following these simple steps to stay accountable
by Tom Toole Dec 13
Two women posing for an Instagram picture to represent Instagram boosting SEO.
Looking to grow your business by expanding your social media presence? Instagram is the place to be. Here's a step-by-step playbook on how to make it work in your business
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 11
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Dec. 3-10, 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 10
15 smart side hustles for real estate agents right now
Incorporate these 15 side gigs into your business plan to keep you afloat
by Christy Murdock Dec 10
7 strategies for marketing a notorious real estate property
Whether it has been the scene of a crime, a cult or a haunting, you can help buyers and sellers navigate the aftermath of a troubled property. Here's how
by Christy Murdock Dec 10
7 steps for harvesting clients from a real estate farm
Find out how to choose the location, crunch the numbers and create a marketing plan that provides value from the beginning
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 10
7 types of oddball homes — and how to find them
Finding unconventional homes requires a bit more work than looking on the MLS, but once you are known for a niche, clients will start coming to you through referral sources and word of mouth. If oddball homes are an area you want to expand in, here's what you should know
by Luke Babich Dec 10
Can’t get rid of pet odors before a showing? 5 tips to freshen up fast
Strong odors can be one of the biggest hurdles when selling a home. Learn how to identify the source and eliminate it for good
by Troy Palmquist Dec 9
Hustle, drive, commitment: How to find the right agents for your team
Opinion
Find agents with these raw ingredients, and you can provide the rest for a team win
5 ways indies can recruit competitively in 2022
Ready to grow your business? Find out how your independent brokerage can compete against the industry’s heavy-hitters with these strategies
by Christy Murdock Dec 7
Readers share their biggest 2021 wins
We asked readers: What did you accomplish this year that you're proud of? Here are the wins that readers are celebrating
by Inman Dec 7
5 strategies to increase productivity and profitability in 2022
Ready to jump into the new year with a fresh perspective? Here are real estate expert Jared James' top tips for creating a productivity mindset — as well as email, social media and video marketing campaigns that'll boost your lead gen and profitability in 2022
by Bernice Ross Dec 7