Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
The luxury housing market had a strong year in 2021, filled with big acquisitions, eye-popping deals and exciting new trends
Boutique is very much a feeling rather than a size, defined by things like high-touch service, impeccable marketing and a superior product. Here's what to look for if you want to hang your license with a boutique brand
Real estate's premier luxury agent argues that the Clear Cooperation Policy is 'authoritarian' and accomplishes the opposite of its stated intent in an exclusive interview with Inman
Opinion
ShowingSmart is a software solution for scheduling showings and arranging buyer tours developed for members of the Houston Association of Realtors
The way you navigate through a crisis can either bring an end to your real estate career or earn you a remarkable review. Here's how to respond with sincerity, empathy and guidance
Whatever your takeaway, try to turn this negative experience into a teachable moment, so you can learn and evolve
Opinion
2022 is the year to build the business of your dreams. Will you just go through the motions this year? Or will you take massive action and create the business you deserve to have? The choice is yours
Liven up a cold-weather showing with our list of wintertime tips
Success starts with developing a clear understanding of who you are, who your ideal client is and what you offer. Package your services, position yourself for maximum exposure, and develop a process that keeps you top-of-mind
These kind gestures will leave a lasting impression as you celebrate the season and gear up for another successful year
Opinion
This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss a fight that broke out in Atlantic City, Redfin's call to drop crime data and Jay Thompson's new app for agents
The home's previous owner purchased the property from the same agents 2 years earlier for $1.4M, only to turn it around earlier this year for a whopping $3.5M — reportedly in just 3 days
The New York City Council refused to vote on Fair Chance for Housing Act, which would prevent landlords from denying tenants based on their criminal records. The bill may go back up for a vote in 2022
Builders kicked off construction on 129,400 new housing units in November — a half-percent increase on a month when starts typically decline, according to the US Census Bureau
Opinion
Here's how to show each individual on your team that they matter to you by giving them what they need most: time, growth and accountability
