3 ways to develop a winning feeder market gameplan
There are deals to be made across town or across the country. Think beyond your local market and increase your influence and impact by determining the feeder markets that serve your area
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 4
Compass’ path to profitability is uncertain: Mike DelPrete
Compass is losing less money per transaction as it scales, but it's still losing a lot of money, making a path to profitability uncertain
by Mike DelPrete Mar 4
3 excuses agents make that sabotage their success
Without even realizing it, agents often get in their own way and self-sabotage their success by making excuses. As a result, they miss out on important opportunities to grow. Do any of these common excuses sound familiar?
by Kathleen Black Mar 4
7 secrets to growing a high-performing, loyal, lasting team
Opinion
High-performing teams are developed, grown and cultivated with purpose — from the inside out. Here are the common themes I see among solid teams
by Chris Pollinger Mar 4
Two high-powered teams join major NorCal indie Sereno
The Bay Area-based Watson-Marshall Group is jumping ship from Compass, while the Margaretich Team on the California-Nevada border is leaving RE/MAX
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 3
Pulse: What do clients need to know about mortgages in 2021?
In today's pandemic-stricken real estate landscape, agents have to do everything they can to educate homebuyers — especially when it comes to the mortgage market. So, what do clients need to prepare for?
by Inman Mar 3
Redfin’s bid to buy RentPath isn’t about rentals
Opinion
Of course, Redfin is making a move into the rental space. The only surprise about this acquisition should be what took so long
by Jay Thompson Mar 3
baby boomer real estate
Opinion
Baby boomers own a lot of real estate and, therefore, a lot of potential business. A broker of the generation offers some advice for agents looking to work with this cohort
by Teresa Boardman Mar 3
Keller Williams stays the course amid leadership changes
Opinion
Like with most growing organizations, leadership changes over time, but Gary Keller's message has not
Pulse: The alternative mortgage services clients are opting for
In today's market, what alternative financing models are clients drawn to? That's the question we posed last week, kickstarting a new theme of the month. Here's what our readers had to say
by Inman Mar 2
How agents can prepare for (an even busier) spring right now
Opinion
Here are 3 easy ways agents can prepare for a potentially hustling and bustling spring marketplace even without the downtime that a slow winter market usually provides
by Anthony West Mar 2
How to combat 5 common lies listing agents tell — and win the listing
Opinion
Be sure to always ask if the other agent has promised anything that you haven’t. That will be your opportunity to counter any lies with truth
by Carl Medford Mar 2
What you should know about elevator safety 
Structure, accidents, safety tips — here’s everything agents need to know about elevators
by Gerard Splendore Mar 1
Direct mail marketing isn't dead! Here's how to do it right
Statistics show that this old-school marketing strategy is coming back in a big way. Find out why — and how to implement it — from 2 of the industry’s biggest names
by Christy Murdock Feb 28
What’s driving the real estate inventory crisis? These 5 trends
This situation isn't just pandemic-related — the inventory crisis has been a decade in the making, driven by five major trends that are unlikely to change
by Michael Simonsen Feb 27