Protect your commission! Here's how to defend every well-deserved penny
Opinion
When it comes to the general public, many don't believe agents work hard enough for the money they charge. Here's how to convey your true worth to clients — and counter their requests to lower your commission
by John Giffen Jul 12
Agent/broker perspective: Is now the right time to acquire a competitor?
Opinion
In today's shaky economy, when things are still up in the air, should real estate companies plan for expansion through acquisitions?
by Anthony Askowitz May 19
5 steps to organizing your database
Shelter-in-place orders are slowly beginning to lift across the country, which means more in-person business with clients in the near future. That’s why it’s a good idea to organize your database now. Here's how
by Leslie DeLuca May 6
How to craft a plan to get you through this uncertainty
There’s no magic path to surviving and succeeding in this market. With the right mindset, though, you can write your plan to forge ahead with confidence
by Sam DeBord Apr 2
How to safeguard your business in this challenging time
Doubling up on cleanliness, catering to your clients' interests, staying abreast of your local real estate market news and other measures you can take to prepare your business for any disruption
by John Giffen Mar 22
WATCH: Realogy CEO says 'it’s going to be a struggle' for independent agents
Realogy CEO Ryan Schneider, RE/MAX CEO Adam Contos and EXIT Realty CEO Tami Bonnell discussed self-care and consumer service at Inman Connect New York
by Inman Jan 30
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
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
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
4 simple ways to upgrade your office for the new year
Improve your productivity and boost your mood by making 4 simple changes
by Marian McPherson Dec 31
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
Stop chasing better splits! It's your net that truly matters
Opinion
You have to ask yourself: Are you making the right decision based on your net, or are you making the decision based on your ego?
by Jeff Glover Oct 11