What real estate and hurricanes have in common
Opinion
Be the one to help educate and reassure your clients, be they young or old, first-time buyers or seasoned investors
by Jay Thompson Jul 29
Pulse: The social media tools our readers can't live without
Digital marketing is becoming increasingly important — if not absolutely essential — in this new normal. So, this week, our readers share the social media tools they can't live without today
by Inman Jul 28
Want to cultivate a top-producing team? Follow these 5 steps
Building a top-producing team takes work. It's not just about having talented team members on board — it's about cultivating those talents, setting team and personal goals, pushing for innovation, and a few other steps
How to create lasting relationships with your clients
As most agents know, it takes more than an occasional phone call or email to stay top-of-mind. So, here are a few things you can do to develop long-lasting relationships with your clients
by Vance Kellogg Jul 28
Making sense of the headlines: Will home prices rise in 2020?
Opinion
Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner takes a look at home sales and gives his outlook on home prices for the remainder of 2020
by Matthew Gardner Jul 28
How to make sure you stay in front of clients and prospects
There are so many powerful digital marketing strategies out there, and retargeting is one of them. Here's a primer on how it works and why it can help agents make themselves available to clients already in search of help
by Brandon Doyle Jul 27
How to restructure commissions as you grow
For a leader starting a brokerage or a team, there are hundreds of ways to structure agent commissions. Here's how one broker-owner approached the task and what he learned along the way
by Ryan Rodenbeck Jul 27
What's the outlook on the rental market now?
Opinion
To stay in front of the chaos, real estate investors need to know where the rental market really stands. Here's what you need to know — from macro data like unemployment and vacancy rates to how various property types are faring
by Bob Collopy Jul 27
4 ways to enhance your customer service plan right now
Customer service is more than just completing tasks and getting to closing — it's about building a positive memory for someone finding their way to a new home
by Rachael Hite Jul 27
9 realities your clients will face when buying as-is properties
Opinion
A ‘Money Pit’ is funny when it stars Tom Hanks and Shelly Long, but when it’s your clients, make sure your buyers aren’t actors in a real-time remake — and you’ll be a big star
by Nicole Solari Jul 26
3 mistakes newbies make while shooting video
There's one reality that agents need to get used to — video is here to stay. So, here are a few basic but powerful principles that can help transform a video from amateur to professional-looking
by Andrew Fortune Jul 25
How smart tech can help sell homes in today's world
In today's world, real estate agents should have their fingers on the pulse of trends that help sell homes. One trend worth noting? Smart home tech, which can add tremendous value to a property — especially now
by Brandon Doyle Jul 24
The Real Word: Homes are selling faster than ever
More this week: Tips for agents who hate sales and the newest hire for a Florida real estate firm
by Byron Lazine Jul 24
10 tips for team profitability (even in a recession)
Fear ruins creativity, but celebration and encouragement causes it to grow
by Kathleen Black Jul 23
Stuck in a rut? 3 simple, smart ways to self-motivate
When you're feeling low on energy, it's easy to lose sight of what you're working toward. So, here are some smart ways to cultivate a productive environment and pick yourself back up
by Santiago Arana Jul 23
5 skills GOAT real estate leaders have in common
You may think of leadership as being all about the leader, but the best leaders know it's all about, well, everyone else. The best leaders possess these 5 leadership qualities — and you can develop them for yourself
by Chris Pollinger Jul 23