The agent working to close a $1.3M deal while quail hunting in Arizona
This week, Sean Hahn goes quail hunting, competes in a mountain bike race and meets the boy interested in his daughter — all while negotiating a million-dollar deal
by Inman Jan 16
Why it’s time to truly recognize real estate agents
Opinion
Real estate agents never quit the hustle, and it's time to show them some appreciation
by Teresa Boardman Jan 16
Dollars and Sense: How to get more out of your career
Money, satisfaction, enjoyment: Here’s how to get more of everything you’re looking for from your job
by Christy Murdock Jan 15
Pulse: How could your brokerage be improved?
Agents are out in the trenches every day, pounding pavement, making deals happen. This week, we want to hear about how your brokerage could take better care of its hardest-working assets
by Inman Jan 15
When is enough, enough? Don't overextend for baseless goals
Opinion
Don’t just pull a random number out of the air. Take time to look at how you want to live, analyze your sales data and develop some real goals
Pulse: How do you show appreciation to agents? Readers weigh in
Giving out gift cards, throwing holiday parties and offering a free stay in your second home (if you have one) were among suggestions from readers
by Teke Wiggin Jan 14
Managing broker Jackie Soto is bringing her chair to the table
Divergent Realty managing broker Jackie Soto shares her passion for real estate, collaboration and fostering more diversity industrywide
by Marian McPherson Jan 13
The work-life conundrum
A new survey from Inman showed that agents are relatively content with their work, though they are also putting in very long hours and devoting their weekends to their jobs
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 10
The Napa Valley agent juggling vineyards and a brutal fitness plan
This week, Hillary Ryan, founder of the Hillary Ryan Group in Napa Valley, California, balances work, family and physical fitness in the heart of Wine Country
by Inman Jan 9
How to appreciate your clients, so they'll appreciate you
Opinion
Communicate, follow up, show a little empathy, treat your clients how you’d want to be treated — do that, and they’ll walk away singing your praise
by Jay Thompson Jan 8
Pulse: How do you show appreciation to your agents?
Agents are out in the trenches every day, pounding pavement, making deals happen. Tell us about the ways you show gratitude for their hard work
by Inman Jan 8
Most consumers value agents — but do very little vetting: Survey
New research from Century 21 shows that 99% of buyers believe their agent added value. However, on average consumers interview only 2 agents before settling on a representative
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
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
$50K Ryan Serhant offer shines light on agent incentives
Agents are split on whether offering buyer's brokers huge incentives is a winning strategy
by Patrick Kearns Jan 6
Following a devastating tragedy, Nathan White is going the distance
The agent, podcaster and philanthropist shares how the death of his son changed his life
by Marian McPherson Jan 6
The luxury agent who wants all his listings to win Academy Awards
This week, Billy Nash draws new clients, closes in on a $10 million showstopper and gets nominated for a major award in Palm Beach County, Florida
by Inman Jan 2