Stop the toxicity! 9 tips for avoiding bad behavior online
Opinion
When it comes to the few out there who are always angry, bitter and divisive — flush the toilet, and block them. No one has time or energy for toxic people
by Jay Thompson Dec 2
7 ways to connect with first-time millennial and Gen Z buyers
To appeal to millennial and Gen Z buyers, you should familiarize yourself with their comfort zones, priorities and the challenges they face now. Here's what you need to know
by Ben Mizes Dec 1
Stuck with moving boxes? 10 ways to reduce, reuse and recycle
If you're a new agent, at some point, your clients will likely ask you about the best way to dispose of their moving boxes. Here are a few ways you can help them avoid sending cardboard to a landfill
by Bill Gassett Dec 1
Pulse: The state of the indie broker going into 2021
This week, our readers respond with their thoughts on the fate of independent brokerages. Are these businesses primed for success going into the new year?
by Inman Dec 1
How to make staging possible — regardless of budget
Although most agree that staging works, hiring a professional stager is not always an option. Here are 6 levels of staging that'll make it possible in every level of home
by Carl Medford Dec 1
6 ways to add a personal touch to daily client communications
We're all doing business from behind our screens this year, but that doesn't mean we should give up the relationship element of a real estate transaction. Here's how to add a human touch to your communication
by Angelica Olmsted Nov 30
Perfect the handwritten note! 5 examples you’ll want to steal
Correspondence is an art, not a science, but these tips will help make your client thank-you notes (and videos) easier to create
by Christy Murdock Nov 29
Want to hit the ground running in 2021? Follow these 8 steps
To make the most of their time, agents need to hit the restart button now — before jumping into the new year. Cross out these actionable items, and you'll kick off 2021 right
by Mayleene DeFreece Nov 28
How smart tech can help reimagine homeowners' home offices
Home office as becoming a must-have in today's environment. So, this week, John Clancy digs into the trend, discussing the upgrades and new technology homeowners should invest in for a more seamless at-home working experience
by Brandon Doyle Nov 27
The Real Word: Verify your sources always
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss why agents need to verify their sources, how to update a home and holiday emails
by Byron Lazine Nov 27
There’s no 'I' in team — and that’s the problem! Here's a better way to get business
Opinion
Here's an alternative system for an individual real estate agent to practice multilevel partnering, a win-win for both agents
by Faisal Susiwala Nov 25
When is the right time to graduate from team to solo agent?
Opinion
What worked for you at the beginning of your career might not be what's best for you as your career evolves
by Ryan Rodenbeck Nov 25
3 ways video marketing has pivoted this year (and how to work it!)
Our businesses might look different now — and the marketing aspect of it is no exception. Here are 3 key factors that can help agents adapt to this changed digital format
by Kathleen Black Nov 25
Pulse: What is the state of the indie broker going into 2021?
This week, we want to hear your thoughts on the fate of indie brokerages. Are they thriving and outdoing their competition? Or are they just barely hanging on?
by Inman Nov 25
Real (Estate) Talk: Neither fair nor a haven, NAR’s Fairhaven is what we need
Opinion
The National Association of Realtors launched a free interactive training platform called Fairhaven. Here’s my take on this virtual experience
by Lee Davenport Nov 24
Agent/broker perspective: Should agents start aligning with Biden's housing plans?
Opinion
With the election drawing to a close, an agent feels ready to shift her business and align more with the president-elect's housing policies. What should her broker say?
by Anthony Askowitz Nov 24