10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues
Buying or selling a property is a big decision, coach Darryl Davis writes, and giving clients the time and space they need to make their decision is important
by Darryl Davis Aug 11
7 tips for building a side hustle that supports your real estate business
When done right, a side gig can strengthen your career with new income streams, increased visibility and connections that compound over time, broker Cassie Walker Johnson writes
Could your lender co-marketing violate RESPA? The Download
Learn more about a North Carolina 'pay-for-play' scheme, and get new ideas for optimizing your marketing while providing clients with the finance-related guidance they need
by Christy Murdock Aug 11
7 ways to know your business is thriving (even if the market isn’t)
The market doesn’t have to determine the trajectory of your real estate business
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 10
History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills
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There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect
by Carl Medford Aug 8
Steering suit, pig’s head, YouTube rules: Inman’s Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 8
How to close the real estate agent retirement gap
Real estate agents can and should expand their real estate retirement repertoire, Thomas Phelan writes, not only for their personal retirement future but to help their clients
by Thomas Phelan Aug 7
Teams Spotlight: The Lisa Cozzi Team, Century 21 AllPoints Realty
With over 24 years of proven success, find out how Cozzi and her team adapt, strategize and execute, so clients win
by Christy Murdock Aug 7
Huddle Up: How this team blends longevity and innovation
Learn how Jennifer Mills Klatt’s Home Discovery Team stays focused and aligned with Melanie Klein's overview of the team's communication process
by Melanie Klein Aug 7
How to turn these 7 buyer objections into trust indicators
Instill confidence in your buyer clients when you come to them prepared to answer questions and offer reassurance, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Aug 7
Love is blind, but FICO isn’t: Guiding couples with mismatched credit
Agents need to talk with buyer clients about credit and financing early in the process, Lindsey Harn writes, to avoid disappointment later
by Lindsey Harn Aug 7
How to have the price adjustment talk without losing the listing
Don't fear having this conversation with your frustrated sellers, coach Darryl Davis writes. Putting it off too long costs your clients time, money and momentum
by Darryl Davis Aug 6
A picture of a woman agent standing in front of a listing to represent tech tools to elevate your listing presentation.
Want to land the listing? Marketing expert Alyssa Stalker offers tech tools designed to help you make a big impression on potential clients
by Alyssa Stalker Aug 6
If you were selling a home, would you hire you as the listing agent?
Thinking about selling a property of your own? Bernice Ross shares 6 reasons why you may not be the best choice to guide your own transaction
by Bernice Ross Aug 5
real estate agent commissions rose
The real estate industry has a math problem with rising customer acquisition costs and declining client loyalty. Broker-owner Amy Stockberger looks at ways to reverse the trend
by Amy Stockberger Aug 5
Confidence comes after: How to grow before you feel 'ready'
Feel like you don't have the tools to create content or move forward and grow your business? Broker Angela Yungk writes that the confidence you need comes from doing the thing you fear
by Angela Yungk Aug 5