Do brokerages have right model for this business climate? Intel asked
Most real estate professionals are quite bullish on their own brokerage's business model. But more are beginning to question it, according to a review of the latest Inman Intel Index results
by Daniel Houston Mar 27
Over 60% of agents have been recruited so far this year: Intel
Most agents say they've heard from competitor brokerages in recent weeks. Intel examines what's on their mind as they decide whether to stay — or bolt
by Chris LeBarton Mar 18
Agents temper hopes for better 2024 as buyers sit out: Intel survey
Real estate agents are optimistic their client pipelines will improve from last year's lows — but it may take longer than hoped, according to shifting sentiments in the latest Inman Intel Index
by Daniel Houston Mar 13
TikTok says men think about Rome. Women's #RomanEmpire? Safety
Opinion
Meeting prospects, holding open houses, going to industry events — women have to think about safety daily, trainer Rachael Hite writes. They don't have time for Julius Caesar
by Rachael Hite Mar 8
The hardest lessons you learned as new agents: Pulse
Last week, we asked about the hardest lessons you learned when you started out in real estate. Here's what readers said were their biggest aha moments as newbies
by Inman Feb 21
Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren't at the top
Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show
by Chris LeBarton Feb 7
Survive real estate by combatting indecision, inventory, interest rates
Indecision, inventory and interest rates are the biggest challenges COO Stephen Meadows sees coming in 2024. Here's how companies and agents can face them and thrive
by Stephen Meadows Jan 23
9 ways to heat up a freezing-cold listing this winter
What happens when snow isn't fresh? It loses its appeal. It's the same with listings, Coach Darryl Davis writes, so here's how to warm up your listings to keep them fresh
by Darryl Davis Jan 23
Why 94% of agents rode out 2023 with the same brokerage: Triple-I
Agents weathered the storm last year by mostly staying put. In response to the latest Inman Intel Index, agents and brokerage leaders revealed the factors that might lead to a job change in 2024
by Daniel Houston Jan 17
More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren't one-size-fits-all
by Chris LeBarton Dec 29
1 in 4 agents are fielding client commission queries now: Triple-I
Brokerages have sprung into action as commission lawsuits proliferate — and not a moment too soon, according to the results of November's Inman Intel Index survey, released Wednesday
by Daniel Houston Dec 20
'A great career, not a great year': 3 brokerage leaders play long game
In their session at Inman Connect virtual, these 3 brokerage leaders discussed how they've worked to carve out a central place in the communities they serve
by Daniel Houston Nov 1
7 massive mistakes most real estate agents are making right now
Uncertainty breeds error, and mistakes cause clients to find new agents. Avoid these agent blunders, and you'll find all kinds of opportunity, says Jimmy Burgess
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 27
Inman Intel Index: Real estate leaders brace for dizzying change
The inaugural Triple-I survey went out to the Inman community last month, and the results are here. Dig into 126 pages of deep, exclusive findings, only for Intel subscribers
by Daniel Houston Oct 18
'The fallout has gotten crazy': Cold feet cited for rise in dashed deals
Nearly 60,000 home purchase contracts were canceled during August, according to Redfin. But real estate agents told Inman that buyer uncertainty and inexperienced new agents are to blame
by Ben Verde Oct 9