The Big Bend Group leaves Coldwell Banker for Keller Williams
Top producing team in Tallahassee, Florida, led by founder Bruce Foster, moved to KW last week bringing a team that recorded over $65M in sales volume over the past year
by Ben Verde May 26
How to use masterminding to close 13K+ transaction sides like this office did
Vince Leisey, the founder and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Ambassador Real Estate, believes that masterminds are the crucial ingredient for agents to achieve success
by Jimmy Burgess May 26
Broker Spotlight: Kama Burton, CMB Realty Services
Opinion
This week's spotlight shines on Kama Burton, broker-owner of CMB Realty Services, philanthropist, educator and mentor
by Dani Vanderboegh May 26
5 practical ways to give your teams the hands-on support they need
Opinion
Welcome to Inman's newest video series. @properties Christie's International Real Estate executives Amy Corr and Kevin Van Eck give their top 5 tips on how brokerages can support their teams
by Amy Corr AND Kevin Van Eck May 26
Helping real estate clients choose their ideal neighborhood
Opinion
Neighborhood quality is subjective, yet Realtors cannot recommend a neighborhood or steer clients into or out of a particular neighborhood. Here's what to do instead
by Teresa Boardman May 26
Your unique service proposition differentiates you. Here's how to communicate it effectively
Opinion
Agents must effectively and efficiently communicate the value they bring. The best way to do that is by differentiating yourself from 1.5  million other agents with truly stellar service and communication
by Tom Toole May 26
The broker's dilemma: 'What if I train them and they leave?'
Opinion
A solid training and development program is quite likely to improve retention, as well as attract new talent. Although you may lose someone occasionally, you’re also going to have happier, more satisfied agents working for and with you
by Jay Thompson May 25
Opendoor teases a non-MLS platform to market its inventory
Opinion
Tucked away in Opendoor's recent earnings call was an illuminating statement by its CEO that sheds light on its exclusive supply strategy
by Mike DelPrete May 25
We found out what's keeping you up at night: Pulse
Opinion
This week, we asked (and you answered): What's keeping you up at night? What are you doing to manage your stress and stay on track?
by Inman May 25
Millennials want to buy. Here's how you get them to the closing table
Opinion
By taking the proper steps and doing the required research, you have the opportunity to help your millennial buyers overcome the many barriers that have continued to shut them out of homeownership
by Susan Moguel May 25
What 'Inventing Anna' can teach us about vetting colleagues and clients
Opinion
Humans are wired for connection, but how do you know whether or not you can trust that new acquaintance? Learn how to put them to the test and ensure that you're building an authentic and vettable professional network
by David Friedman May 25
Stop Googling 'bubble': Here's why the news may be more positive than you think
Opinion
Are we on the verge of another major real estate downturn? Two of America’s most notable real estate economists, Leslie Appleton-Young and John Tuccillo, weigh in with their predictions and the news may be better than most people expect
by Bernice Ross May 24
7 steps to give new real estate agents a leg up
Opinion
Don't shut down a new agent's enthusiasm. Instead, nurture their spark of greatness so that they can maximize the potential of their new real estate business
by Darryl Davis May 24
WATCH: From firefighter to 1,500 units owned
Opinion
Find out how this firefighter-turned-self-taught-investor and his business partner built and scaled their business for greater financial freedom
by Chris Haddon May 24
Circa 1910: What real estate agents need to know about four square homes
Opinion
Four square and kit homes in any number of variations are commonplace across the country. Today, these houses may have been updated, modernized or expanded
by Gerard Splendore May 24
Stop, look, listen: Focus on what sellers are NOT saying at listing presentations
Opinion
Clients tell you so much, not only with what they say but how they decorate, how they interact with each other and what they don’t say. If you’re not actively listening and asking questions from the beginning, it will come back to bite you later in the process.
by Christine Carr May 24