Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?
Opinion
An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus — and if the risks are worth the effort. What advice should her broker give her?
by Anthony Askowitz Jul 21
Lesson Learned: Overcome any objections with exemplary performance
Find out how Florida real estate agent Jonathan Spears surpassed $1B in career sales before the age of 30
by Christy Murdock Jul 20
Pulse: Readers share their biggest agent pet peeves
From agents incorrectly (and lazily) filling out contracts to bad communication habits, here are all the pet peeves you've flagged to us this past week
by Inman Jul 20
3 essential summer must-dos for new luxury agents
With a sizzling-hot summer ahead, these tried-and-true strategies will help new luxury agents prepare for a successful selling season
by Santiago Arana Jul 20
'Power buyers' are growing rapidly: Mike DelPrete
Many companies are responding to today's shift in consumer demand by launching their own instant-offer, cash-offer and trade-in programs
by Mike DelPrete Jul 19
What real estate agents need to know about artificial turf
Synthetic grass is a quick and easy, maintenance-free method to enhance a yard, terrace or rooftop. Agents who are well-educated about its perks can help their clients level up their curb appeal
by Gerard Splendore Jul 19
How to create a solid daily routine that'll set you up right
Opinion
Establishing a new routine is not easy, but it can make all the difference in your life. Choose your struggle, make small changes, and get ready for big results
by Adam Hergenrother Jul 19
From cold to sold: Here’s how to take your business to the next level
These principles will help you systematically grow your real estate business
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 18
What’s happening in today’s luxury real estate market?
Opinion
A luxury real estate broker shares his take on the market, what he's seeing in his neck of the woods, plus how he's pivoting his focus to get more sellers
by Latham Jenkins Jul 16
The agent's guide to mastering the art of handwritten notes
Want to write more handwritten notes to clients and colleagues but aren't sure what to say? Never suffer from writer's block again with these tips and templates
by Christy Murdock Jul 16
The Real Word: What the DOJ-NAR battle means for agents
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the DOJ withdrawing its settlement offer to NAR, the first state to ban homebuyer love letters, and a study that shows what the majority of real estate listings are lacking
by Byron Lazine Jul 16
Real (Estate) Talk: 7 essential steps in the anti-racist pro's journey
Opinion
Acknowledgment is a much-needed first step — but it's only the beginning. For people of color to experience a greater sense of equity, inclusion and justice in diversity work, these steps are vital
by Lee Davenport Jul 16
It's a jungle out there: 4 tips for mentally preparing buyers
From coaching buyers on how to best present an offer to instilling trust in the process, mentally preparing buyers on what to expect is one of the most crucial jobs an agent will have throughout a client’s journey
by David Parnes AND James Harris Jul 15
How to build lifelong relationships in real estate
From generating leads to preserving those connections, there's a lot you need to master as an agent. But never fear, dear rookie. Here, Inman contributor Jimmy Burgess will arm you with tips, tricks and time-tested strategies to build those lifetime relationships
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 15
Still not making video? 4 excuses holding you back
Although personal videos are easy and cheap to create, a lot of agents still shy away from them. Here are a few excuses you might be using to avoid the camera and what you can do to overcome them
by Kris Lindahl Jul 15
When information is readily available, what's an agent's value?
In today's information era, you should stop trying to compete with Google, and instead, showcase your experiential knowledge, principles and competency. That's what will truly set you apart
by Kathleen Black Jul 15