5 helpful tips for choosing your first investment property
With market fluctuations and an evolving economy, investing in real estate can prove to be a profitable insurance policy for your financial future. If you're thinking about making your first investment, here are a few things to consider
by David Parnes AND James Harris May 20
6 resources every real estate agent should have on hand right now
Staying up-to-date with the latest resources, tips and tricks will help grow your brand, business — and bottom line
by Rainy Hake Austin May 20
Buying leads? Your business will be kaput in 2 years
Opinion
If the majority of your transactions aren’t generated from a platform that you own, then you won’t be around in two years
by Kris Lindahl May 19
How to handle difficult clients: When and how to walk away
Opinion
Parting ways with a client is never easy, but it’s sometimes necessary to protect your business and sanity. Here are some key strategies for ending a client-agent relationship professionally
by Jay Thompson May 19
Pulse: How are you advising investors on potential 1031 changes?
Considering President Biden's proposal to cut 1031 'like-kind' exchanges, how are real estate agents counseling clients? This week, we want to know what advice you're giving to your investor clients
by Inman May 19
Pulse: Readers share their top tips for investors
What do investors need to know before making the leap in this market? From figuring out their end goal and timing to getting educated on local and state laws, here are the tips our readers are offering their clients today
by Inman May 18
5 assumptions that can harm your clients and hurt your commission
Opinion
Our advice: Never assume anything, and always practice due diligence
by Carl Medford May 18
5 ways to track and predict market changes
Opinion
Agents often get questions about the future of the market from curious consumers. Knowing how to answer them is key to building trust and establishing yourself as an expert in your field. Here are a few ways to stay in the know and spot patterns and trends
by Marco Del Zotto May 17
Become the local expert! A low-cost, 5-step digital farming strategy
This simple system will help you establish yourself as the expert in the neighborhood you’re seeking to farm
by Jimmy Burgess May 16
The Real Word: $136M Montana ranch sets record
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s controversial proposal, the sale of Climbing Arrow Ranch, and an agent who tested out the Knock Home Swap
by Byron Lazine May 14
Bringing balance to your team in 3 easy steps
Whether you're a team leader or a top producing agent, the way you sustain your energy is vital to your success. It's essential to define your priorities, find your balance and avoid spreading yourself too thin
by Adam Hergenrother May 13
Make the most of your time! 5 secrets of the uber-productive
What are the habits of highly productive real estate professionals — those who always outperform everyone else? Here are a few basic hacks the uber-productive understand and use in their day-to-day life
by Chris Pollinger May 13
Follow the 5 P's to define your company's purpose
A company's purpose is much more than a mission statement or business plan — it's why agents and employees join your team and what sets you apart from the competition
by Jim White May 13
3 ways to boost buyers' confidence in a hot seller's market
Although guiding homebuyers through a competitive market is a challenge, it's important to encourage them to be patient and trust the process. Here are a few ways to prepare your clients and help them stay ahead of the game
by Santiago Arana May 12
Pulse: What's your top tip for investors?
This week, we're asking our readers: What should investors purchasing new properties know right now? How are you guiding them and setting them up for success in today's market?
by Inman May 12
Pulse: Readers share their tips for second-homebuyers
In today's market, how are agents helping buyers looking to invest in getaway properties? This week, our readers share why working with the right agent — with a well-rounded knowledge of the market — matters
by Inman May 11