Pulse: What are the biggest mortgage challenges your clients face?
This week, we want to ask our readers about the common obstacles — complications, misunderstandings and mistakes — that clients often face as they navigate the mortgage process? How did you help overcome them?
by Inman Mar 17
How to know when a team member is about to split (and what to do about it)
Like it or not, at one point or another, one of your team members is going to think about leaving. So, it's never a bad idea to be prepared, to know what an antsy agent acts like and how to have an exit strategy. Here are a few tips
by Kathleen Black Mar 17
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or distant? 8 ways to combat burnout
Taking a break helps minimize and prevent burnout, but to truly mitigate it, agents must practice good work-life balance that goes beyond taking a vacay
by Jay Thompson Mar 17
Teams help agents hone specialties, fast track growth
A group of panelists argued at Connect Now on Tuesday that real estate teams have an array of benefits for agents, and that teams will only become more popular
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Teams likely to 'increase in market share' as brokerage margins sputter
Panelists at Inman Connect Now argued that teams are nimble, and can provide significant value to both consumers and real estate professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Pulse: How our readers are educating clients about mortgage and alt finance
This week, our readers share how they're educating their clients about one of the most important facets of the homebuying process — financing the biggest purchase of their lives
by Inman Mar 16
Agent/broker perspective: Should brokerages police industry violations?
Opinion
It's up to us as a profession to uphold high standards and accept nothing less than the behavior reflected in the NAR's Code of Ethics
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 16
How indies can thrive in today's market
Opinion
There are challenges, but the rewards of charting your own course are even greater
by Mark Choey AND Chris Lim Mar 16
Can't stay away: Tomer Fridman returns to Compass
After spending a little over one month at Hilton & Hyland, the broker and his 11-person team have made a reversal and returned to Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15
Scared of losing talent? 3 tips for better retention
Instead of focusing on external factors and symptoms of greater problems, leaders should turn their attention to the things within their control. Here's how
by Marion Weiler Mar 15
6 tips for working with the largest pool of homebuyers
It’s critical to understand where, how and why millennials are searching for homes right now
by Ben Mizes Mar 13
Must see masterminds
Be sure to make time for these can’t-miss sessions at tomorrow's Connect Now
by Laura Monroe Mar 12
The Real Word: Are Opendoor's plans too ambitious?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss Opendoor’s expansion plans, Google Alerts for your business and a viral listing
by Byron Lazine Mar 12
Does Zillow's app for online tours stack up?
Opinion
The portal giant's app for creating and publishing immersive online home tours is available to everyone — and it offers enough to make it worth a look
by Craig C. Rowe Mar 12
14 tips for cultivating strong leaders within your brokerage
The president of The Agency shares her tried-and-true practices for building an effective and successful leadership team. Some of your greatest leaders may come from the most unlikely sources
by Rainy Hake Austin Mar 11
5 key motivational styles team leaders should know
Is your team feeling a little burned out? By discovering what motivates your agents, you will be able to create personalized systems and processes that increase their success — and happiness
by Kathleen Black Mar 11