Commission rebates: 'Oh, hell no'
Opinion
Agents flock to Facebook groups to find answers to commission objections only to find a lot of useless chatter. Here's a breakdown of the most common handlers and what works
by Jay Thompson Sep 28
5 ways to bring a stale listing back to life — without a price reduction
Listing not getting enough traction? Well, the good news is that there's a buyer out there for every home. Sometimes, all you need to do is freshen up the photography, copy and marketing. Here are a few tips to consider
by Santiago Arana Sep 28
Pulse: The new marketing strategies you're trying in 2022
From leveraging Instagram's nifty Reels feature to introducing interactive floor plans, here's how our readers are spicing up their marketing plans for 2022
by Inman Sep 28
Lesson Learned: Don't underestimate a 'small' deal
Find out how former pilot Matt Dolan learned that when it comes to real estate, every deal has its own potential
by Christy Murdock Sep 27
Creating your 2022 marketing plan? 10 tips from a chief marketing officer
Kristen Diamond, CMO at Better Homes and Garden Real Estate The Masiello Group, shares how she's thinking about her marketing plan in 2022 to help you hone yours
by Kristen Diamond Sep 27
12 listing photo crimes agents should never commit
Paying attention to details will create a successful photoshoot, which will hopefully lead buyers to see what they want and make an offer quickly
by Cara Ameer Sep 27
How to use Zillow to grow your business in 2021
Find out how Zillow has managed pandemic-fueled increases in online traffic while enhancing services to agents and customers
by Christy Murdock Sep 27
What real estate agents need to know about dog spas 
At-home pet spas and showers are now a unique (and sought-after) selling point of newer and remodeled properties. Knowing and understanding these trends can help agents stand out to potential clients
by Gerard Splendore Sep 24
How to get more listings in 2021
We’ve tapped into the top advice from Inman contributors to bring you this guide to getting the deal — from finding listings and getting your foot in the door for appointments to perfecting your pitch and winning the listing
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 24
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Sept. 18 - 24, 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 Sep 24
The Real Word: Why Evergrande's $300B debt matters
Opinion
This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Evergrande’s financial crisis, a Florida agent who's being sued in $4.8M transaction, and the paint color that can cool a home better than air-conditioning
by Byron Lazine Sep 24
How this real estate podcast got 10K Facebook views in 30 days
A podcast does more than just entertain. When done right, it can communicate real value to your listeners and eventually, turn them into clients and referrals. So, if you want to get in the game of creating a podcast, here are some tips to get you started
by Maria Quattrone Sep 23
4 tips for hooking buyers with your listing video
There are so many tools and strategies agents can take advantage of when it comes to listing videos. 'Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles' stars David Parnes and James Harris share their top tips to help you reach new audiences, get the word out to more buyers and find a new owner for your listing
by David Parnes AND James Harris Sep 23
The listing launch formula every agent needs this spring
Opinion
Take action now to formulate your marketing plan for listings, and you will see your business grow
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 23
A competitor is recruiting me: Should I jump ship to another brokerage?
Opinion
Brokers have 2 solid options to consider when agents give notice of their intention to leave
by Anthony Askowitz Sep 22
Get top talent: 8 tips for creating a solid recruiting plan for your team
Bringing in top talent requires team leaders to have a plan in place and implement a multitude of ideas