How to monitor your brand without spending major coin
Opinion
How do you monitor your brand? You’re a busy entrepreneur, who probably doesn’t have time to scour the internet. Here are a few (mostly free) shortcuts
by Jay Thompson Sep 1
Pulse: Our readers share their favorite social media influencers
Last week, we asked you, our readers, to share your favorite social media influencers. Here are the people you look to for information, inspiration and advice on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
by Inman Sep 1
Are billboards still effective? Yes, if you follow these rules
Billboards might seem a little old school, however, there are numbers proving that they still drive awareness of a brand, but only when advertised correctly
by Brandon Doyle Sep 1
Are you prepared for a market shift? Master these 3 skills
The market might be sizzling right now, but there’s a cooler backside to any hot market. Those who anticipate the shift and effectively prepare are those who will succeed once the new realities emerge
by Carl Medford Aug 31
Lead, plan, communicate — the 3 basics of coaching through uncertainty
This time of uncertainty proved to be a true test for good leadership. As a leader, you should be stepping in and coaching your team to better adapt to this new landscape. Here's how
by James Harris AND David Parnes Aug 27
How to build an onboarding process that’ll grow with your team
A strong onboarding program will help agents feel truly welcome and recognize that you put your agents’ needs at the top of your priority list
by Ryan Rodenbeck Aug 27
How to survive and thrive in uncertain economic times
With a little creative thinking, honest conversation and self reflection, we can overcome what’s ahead and look to a future with an unshakable financial model
by Kathleen Black Aug 27
What real estate agents can learn from doctors
Opinion
Are you being treated like the professional you are? Here’s what medical professionals know that many real estate professionals do not
by Troy Palmquist Aug 27
Pulse: Who are your favorite social media influencers, and why?
This week, we're asking you to share your favorite social media influencers. Who are the people you look to for advice on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and even TikTok? And more importantly, why? 
by Inman Aug 26
Need to cut costs? Create your own leads — for free
Looking to reduce expenses? Consider cutting your lead spend. If you’re willing to invest some extra time, you can generate your own leads for free and liberate yourself from paying for today's costly leads
by Pat Hiban Aug 26
Want to be a top producer? Steal these 6 moves from their playbook
Opinion
Becoming a top producer comes down to proactively prospecting about 7 hours a week, constantly learning, being emotionally resilient and moving from great to memorable client experiences
by Bernice Ross Aug 26
Pulse: The toughest decisions our readers made this year
Last week, we asked you to share some of the tough calls you had to make this year in light of the challenges brought on by COVID-19. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Aug 25
6 tips for crafting stronger buyer offers
Opinion
If you’re having to compete in a multiple-offer situation on every offer, you have to find a way to give your buyers as much of an edge as possible
by Alex Neir Aug 25
Back to school? 5 tips for a better work-school blend
Opinion
This isn’t business as usual. Stop holding yourself to outdated standards — find your blend, and keep pushing yourself at what you love to do
by Rachael Hite Aug 25
4 rules for a more effective accountability partnership
Having an accountability partner goes a long way when it comes to setting your goals and taking proactive steps to achieve them. But in order for the relationship to work, there are a few things you need to consider
by Kathleen Black Aug 24
Lesson Learned: Choose people over numbers
As the head of AJ Team Realty, Northern Virginia’s Allen Johnson never forgets it’s all about the people he serves
by Christy Murdock Aug 24