Overworked and underpaid? Learn how (and when) to say no
Opinion
It’s a tough skill to learn, but setting your boundaries with a polite — but firm — saying 'no' is an essential way to control your time, energy and professional life
by Christy Murdock Jan 22
Agent/broker perspective: Who should brokers back when teams break up?
Opinion
Brokers should have all newly formed teams and partnerships prepare a detailed and exhaustive contingency plan for all possibilities and situations, including the eventual dissolution of the partnership
by Anthony Askowitz Jan 21
AerialSphere ready to take property search to new heights
Opinion
Phoenix-based 3D aerial photography company has earned patents for its hi-res, high-elevation photography process that accurately puts lat-long coordinates on every pixel. With new funding, 70 markets are on the radar
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
How to build the right team
Opinion
Holding a collective vision and philosophy is fundamental when constructing a team.
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jan 16
How an agent's job changed in the last 10 years
Opinion
At the start of the decade few people even had a smartphone, now you can complete most of the homebuying process on one.
by Jeff Sibbach Jan 9
Put yourself front and center: 10 tips for living your best life
Opinion
Focus on what makes you shine. The kinder you are to yourself, the better you’ll feel about everyone and everything else in your world
by Christy Murdock Jan 8
A book for every type of agent: 15 (newish) releases worth checking out in 2020
Opinion
Here are the top real estate books from this past year
by Brandon Doyle Jan 7
The one secret to success? Grit
Opinion
What is important is you (and each of the agents on your team) is the need to have something to fall back on to generate new business.
by Chris Pollinger Jan 2
Manage every deal and dollar with complete accounting solution AcctFusion
Opinion
AcctFusion doesn't require any third-party products to manage every penny that enters and leaves a brokerage. It includes e-checks, unlimited commission structures and easy integration with popular transaction solutions, if desired
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 2
Is Firepoint lit? The CRM and website provider packs heat
Opinion
Designed by agents to offer brokers and teams the best part of a technology support system, its deep lead assignment controls and reporting mechanisms are a dream
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 27
How I started running my team from home
Opinion
Running your team from home is manageable and, if done correctly, can be an asset for your team and your family.
by Nicole Lopez Dec 26
How to plan for team success in 2020
It goes beyond setting vague goals and leaving agents to figure it out for themselves
by Ryan Rodenbeck Dec 26
The 10 most-read contributed stories of 2019
Outside of the news realm, this year's top stories written by industry professionals ranged in topic from making an exit to reviving deals to educating clients on the right way
by Inman Dec 24
How teams help first-time homebuyers
Opinion
It’s key for Realtor success that new homebuyers know you and your team.
by Jay Dongieux Dec 19
How to build a real estate business that can go the distance
Opinion
Building a real estate business can be difficult, but remembering these key points will help ease the journey
by Kevin Kauffman Dec 19
Why teams are perfect for today's real estate culture
Opinion
Once the right group of people is brought together, the business thrives and allows for future growth.
by James Harris AND David Parnes Dec 12