Escrow under fire: When the playbook ignores the rulebook
Summer Goralik examines practices drawing fresh regulatory scrutiny, putting questionable, and potentially unlawful, incentives between brokers and escrow back in the spotlight
by Summer Goralik Jun 24
Knocking at your door: How social responsibility shapes culture
By embracing service opportunities, The Agency's Vice President of Vibes Makenzie Green writes, agents and brokerages can transform professional influence into a force for meaningful change
by Makenzie Green Jun 24
Facebook Marketplace: The effective tool most agents skip
Holly Brink shares agent Abby Goodell's no-frills strategy for turning Facebook Marketplace posts into legit buyer leads and examines why most agents overlook the platform
by Holly Brink Jun 24
How AI is transforming the role of real estate reviews
While competitors focus on traditional SEO tactics, Molly McKinley writes, forward-thinking pros can build a review foundation to drive AI recommendations for years to come
by Molly McKinley Jun 24
What a '90s movie taught me about women in real estate leadership
Opinion
'I'm right on top of that, Rose.' Here's what ‘Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead’ taught compliance officer Summer Goralik about leadership, trust and showing up for other women
by Summer Goralik Jun 24
I'm going back into production. Here's the tech helping me do it
After years being out of production, Troy Palmquist is going back to sales, and he’s betting big on this platform to help him maintain consistent, smart communication with his sphere
by Troy Palmquist Jun 23
The secret to making your clients love you: Save them money
Helping clients and prospects save money is one of the most powerful marketing strategies
by Bernice Ross Jun 23
Trending: TikTok sales, Meta fails and what actually works
Livestreams are selling, AI is oversharing, and Facebook is quietly confirming what we already knew about links, digital marketing expert Jessi Healey writes. Here’s what to pay attention to now
by Jessi Healey Jun 22
To move or not to move? A better way to handle the waiting game
Are your clients 'waiting for the market to recover'? They’re often talking about fear and uncertainty, coach Darryl Davis writes. Ask these questions to shift from uncertainty to clarity
by Darryl Davis Jun 21
Struggling agents, 3 mins with Trump, ChatGPT revolution: 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 Jun 20
How changing demographics are reshaping the luxury market
As millennials, Gen Z take center stage in luxury homeownership, the industry will have to adapt, Lindsey Harn writes. They want spaces that align with their values, needs and ambitions
by Lindsey Harn Jun 20
How to build a reliable referral machine for your business
The best agents’ businesses are powered by referrals, Jimmy Burgess writes. Here are 7 timeless, proven strategies that agents are using in today's market to build their own referral networks
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 20
The price isn’t right? How to talk sellers through their concerns
Sellers don't want the slickest pitch or biggest promise, coach Darryl Davis writes. They want guidance without pressure. Here’s how to talk them through pricing objections and win the listing
by Darryl Davis Jun 20
HomeServices selects Jimmy Burgess as new coaching exec
Burgess, who has decades of experience in real estate and leadership, will serve as the chief coaching officer at HomeServices of America.
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 19
How to use strategy, tech and real talk to keep deals moving
Transaction hesitation is real, but deals are getting done. Here’s how broker-owner Jaclyn Kelley and her agents have been keeping business steady in a tough market
by Jaclyn Kelley Jun 19
Stop undervaluing your work: Say no with confidence, own your worth
When you say yes to something misaligned, you’re saying no to your deeper purpose, Debra Trappen writes. Discover the power of saying no and claiming your value
by Debra Trappen Jun 19