Put fair housing laws to work: How to prevent discriminatory practices
Determining how to create more equality in your business begins with an honest self-evaluation of your own attitudes and behaviors. Here's how to move fair housing from theoretical to practical
by Christy Murdock Aug 1
The Real Word: What is the future of urban living?
Opinion
More this week: what to expect when scooping up low-priced fixers and how listing descriptions are now highlighting Zoom rooms
by Byron Lazine Jul 31
How can Americans cope with energy costs this summer?
With so many people working from home this year, it's no surprise that utility bills are ticking up. Mike Phillips, co-founder and CEO of Sense, shares tips on what people can do to reduce energy use in your home
by Brandon Doyle Jul 31
How racism in property deeds affected generations
Opinion
While volunteering to collect data for the Mapping Prejudice Project, one broker did a deep dive into the history of structural racism and the racially restrictive property deeds that affected generations in her hometown
by Teresa Boardman Jul 30
How to focus on your team by fostering positivity
Given everything that 2020 brought on, it's understandable if your team members are feeling a little down and unmotivated. So, here are a few tips to help perk up your team and nudge them to achieve their goals for the year
by Kathleen Black Jul 30
Coronavirus has made real estate tech mainstream — but more innovation is needed 
Opinion
Although the bulk of the real estate transaction used to occur offline, this year, things have changed. Innovation is now a priority, and consumers are widely adopting digital solutions — but are the efforts enough?
by Tom Willerer Jul 30
Pulse: What are you leaning on to get through 2020?
In looking back, what do you think is responsible for keeping your business going this year? Is it your team leader, colleagues, digital platforms, communication tools or something else?
by Inman Jul 29
Trends, strategies and apps that'll shape business in 2020
What are the most important trends to watch? How can agents make sure they thrive in this new normal? What are some noteworthy apps to consider? These distinguished female real estate leaders share their best tips
by Bernice Ross Jul 29
10 team leaders divulge their top profitability strategies
10 team leaders, 10 short videos, 10 strategies. Tune in to learn what's working for top teams
by Pat Hiban Jul 29
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