Why banning buyer love letters is the right step forward
Opinion
This is a massive win for those of us who support anti-discrimination and are fair housing advocates and for the industry as a whole
by Chris Drayer Jul 9
The Real Word: How is the end of remote work impacting markets?
Opinion
This week on The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss how an end to remote work is impacting real estate markets. Plus, iBuying activity and Instagram’s new focus
by Byron Lazine Jul 9
How to select the right partners for franchising
Expanding into new markets through franchise partners is an exciting opportunity for any business — but it also takes a lot of planning. Here are a few things to consider
by Mauricio Umansky Jul 8
Pulse: Ever have a deal fall through? Tell us what you learned
Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, chances are you've experienced the pain and disappointment of a flopped deal. This week, we're asking you to share your experience. What happened, and what did you learn?
by Inman Jul 7
Pulse: Readers share what they wish they'd known as newbies
What's the most important piece of information and industry-related advice you wish you'd have been armed with early on in your career? This week, our readers weigh in
by Inman Jul 6
How to get more listings: 4 strategies for new agents
Real estate is one of the few industries where you can go full speed right out the gate. As long as you can position yourself to be top-of-mind, landing new listings will be much easier and more consistent
by Anthony West Jul 6
6 client types every new agent should mentally prepare for
Opinion
As a new agent, you'll likely meet all sorts of different clients and personalities. Knowing how to approach each personality type will help you better communicate and navigate obstacles
by John Giffen Jul 5
Tread carefully: 10 legal, ethical and financial situations agents face
Here are 10 hypothetical situations to help illustrate how you can avoid some very real legal and ethical problems
The Real Word: Should MLSs ditch 'Coming Soon' status?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the largest MLS in Ohio ditching 'Coming Soon' status, the most affordable beach towns in the U.S. and Ray Ellen’s Instagram Reel
by Byron Lazine Jul 2
Time is money! A guide to hosting productive real estate meetings
Effective meeting leadership means having a purpose, sticking to your agenda and never wasting anyone's time
by Chris Pollinger Jul 1
How this multifamily investor keeps his team on the same page
There are two keys to effective decision-making — assembling the right team and establishing a vision for that team. Here's how one investment firm works aligns everyone with company goals
by Michael Zaransky Jul 1
5 tough facts you need to know before you start a team
Opinion
Starting their own team is a natural leadership step for many high-performing agents. Here are some of the hard realities potential team leaders need to understand before they begin
55 real estate terms you better know in this market
Brand new agent or an industry veteran, there are some words and phrases that frequently crop up. We've chosen 55 terms to create an easy-to-use glossary you'll return to again and again
Pulse: What’s the one thing you wish you knew as a newbie?
This week, we're asking readers to share lessons that can set new agents on a course for a successful career. What are some things that would've been helpful to know when you were first cutting your teeth in the industry? 
by Inman Jun 30
A 29-year-old agent just surpassed $1B in career sales. Here's how
Jonathan Spears began his career in real estate as an assistant at a foreclosure firm and now leads one of Northwest Florida’s most successful teams
by Libertina Brandt Jun 30