Working with international buyers? 5 tips for better non-verbal communication
Opinion
You don't have to memorize long lists of rules to get better at communicating with your international clients. Just be open to the process and willing to learn
by Christy Murdock Mar 5
QUIZ: Is your body language killing your negotiation mojo?
Opinion
What all generations have in common is the use of non-verbal body language signals. Put these cues to work to become a more effective negotiator
by Bernice Ross Mar 4
Prospects on the fence? Here's how to get them to make a move
Opinion
Overcome the client's uncertainty and lead them toward the best decision for their circumstances. Here's how to reach out to on-the-fence prospects, earn their trust and snag the client for life
by Tom Toole Mar 4
Is the housing market crashing? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White offer insights on NAR's pending-home-sale stats, discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and name Tom Toole Marketeer of the Week
by Byron Lazine Mar 3
Hiring new staff on your team? Make the first 100 days count
Opinion
The first 100 days are critical in setting your newly hired staff member up for success and ensuring a swift return on your team's investment
Got a new referral? 10 thoughtful tips for thanking the referrer
Here’s how to show gratitude to those who appreciate you enough to refer business to you
by Darryl Davis Mar 3
7 faux pas to avoid that could stall your business deals
Opinion
Savvy agents avoid common pitfalls that can derail a deal, many of which arise before negotiations even start
by Christy Murdock Mar 2
Readers share their most memorable leadership tips: Pulse
This week, we asked for stories from your leadership journey. What leadership roles have you taken on, and what did they teach you?
by Inman Mar 2
Looking for real estate staffers? Good luck
A shortage of workers, the number of people who prefer to work remotely and the anticipated rate of pay are making it difficult to find talent. Here are some tips for how to hire the right person
by Bernice Ross Mar 2
soft skills, communication, teamwork, team, agent appreciation month
Soft skills don't always come naturally, and real estate agents utilize so many in every transaction. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh rounded up the top contributed how-tos, listicles and op-eds to help
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 28
Lesson Learned: Stop trying to game the market
Find out why award-winning Miami Beach agent Jaclyn Bild says that playing guessing games is a losing strategy in real estate
by Christy Murdock Feb 28
Are we in a real estate bubble? The Real Word
Opinion
This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White examine Gary Keller's opening remarks for hints of a bubble, 'The Wall Street Journal' for stock tips and 'South Park' for the lulz
by Byron Lazine Feb 25
Compass nabs 2 woman-led top teams in California
The Jen Caskey Group, made up of agents formerly with eXp Realty, and the Summer Perry Group, recently affiliated with Surterre Properties, are both moving to Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 24
'Who says?' Avoid spreading misinformation with fans and followers
Reputation is everything in real estate, and the wrong share on social media can undermine years of goodwill. Find out how to check out information before you pass it along to others
by Jay Thompson Feb 24
Readers share the most outrageous fair housing violation they've seen in marketing: Pulse
Do people see fair housing language as a matter of 'ask for forgiveness, not permission' or do they take it seriously as the law of the land? This week, readers responded with their own examples of problematic language
by Inman Feb 23
Should you open a real estate school?
Opinion
Offering education opportunities can grow your brokerage and spark a new generation of professionals
by Nicholas Acosta Feb 22