10 myths agents wish their clients didn't believe
Opinion
When clients latch onto 'facts' they’ve heard, it can be especially frustrating for agents to detangle, debug and find the way forward. Here's how to combat today's biggest myths
by Cara Ameer Sep 2
Need leads? 10 tried-and-true strategies that won't fail
Prospecting can be an intimidating task for a lot of agents. However, there's really no right or wrong way to prospect, and each of us has to choose what works best for our personalities and styles. Here are a few ideas to help you get started
by Danny Brown Sep 2
3 tech tools new agents should absolutely know about
Are you familiar with CRM software and lead generation tools? What about AI? If you aren't familiarizing yourself with the latest and greatest in tech, you're missing out on an opportunity to kick your business up a notch (or two)
by Mauricio Umansky Sep 2
3 tips to become a local real estate market expert
Become the unofficial mayor of your neighborhood and assert your market dominance with in-depth local knowledge and all-in commitment
by Mark Choey Sep 2
Recruiting new agents? 5 tips for making your brokerage stand out
New agents are a big part of a brokerage’s success. A good way to attract and recruit them is through effective and eye-catching marketing and branding campaigns that highlight your brokerage’s key differentiators. Here are a few tips
Sellers putting faith in their Zestimate? 4 steps for getting real on price
Here’s the proven four-step plan Carl Medford’s team uses at listing appointments to help bring sellers back to reality and win the listing
by Carl Medford Sep 2
Your branding is costing you money: Here's how to fix it
Going hyperlocal and having a highly niched branding strategy will give you a huge advantage when it comes to potential customers finding you
by Bernice Ross Sep 1
Pulse: What are your top marketing strategies this fall?
This week, as we roll up our sleeves and prepare to dig deep into marketing month here at Inman, we want to know: What are the tried-and-true marketing tactics you're leaning on this fall? And what new strategies are you introducing to your plan?
by Inman Sep 1
4 types of real estate investors (and how to best serve them)
Opinion
Understanding how these investors think will help you land them as clients and serve them well
by Dr. David Phelps Sep 1
Inman Top 10: The biggest stories in the month of August 2021
From bidding wars cooling off to Compass, KW and eXp each making news, catch up quickly on the biggest stories of the month
by Inman Aug 31
5 questions to ask when you're looking for a mentor
The right mentor can make a significant, positive impact on your career and even your happiness. Here's the questions to ask yourself to guide you in your search
by Santiago Arana Aug 31
Pulse: The biggest listing cliches today
What cliches in listing copy make you cringe and shake your head? Our readers share the most common stock phrases agents are using (but should probably stop) to entice buyers
by Inman Aug 31
LQBTQ+ community comes into focus in US Census report
Opinion
Just this month, the U.S. Census Bureau announced it would ask respondents their sexual orientation and gender identity when conducting its Household Pulse Survey. Here's what the latest report revealed
by Ryan Weyandt Aug 31
Despite higher inventory levels, market is still 'remarkably tight'
Looking for a little clarity on the news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into recent housing data releases and predicts how the market will fare
by Matthew Gardner Aug 31
9 tips for settling disaster insurance claims
With the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, Hurricane Milton, now is the perfect time to review how to advise clients who experience losses from these natural disasters
by Bernice Ross Aug 30
Listing feedback doesn't matter. Stop worrying about it
Opinion
It doesn’t matter how easy it is to provide feedback through technology now — some buyer’s agents are just not going to do it. There isn’t any point in making a big deal out of it. Here's why
by Teresa Boardman Aug 30