Conflicts of interest spoil your integrity
Opinion
Today, conflicts of interest make top headline news daily and fuel the wrath of the DOJ and FTC. Greed is at the root of carelessly mixing business lines, which is why Brad Inman says separating ownership is often necessary to avoid conflicts
by Brad Inman Nov 30
Client concierge? Home quality director? Just call an agent an agent
Opinion
From 'real estate specialist' to 'transaction quarterback' and now 'client concierge,' new names for real estate agents come and go, Brad Inman writes. But seriously, do Realtors need a refresh?
by Brad Inman Nov 21
How to combat the 4 most common objections during a market shift
Point's Eddie Lim: The tourist real estate investors have left the market
At Connect Now on Thursday, moderator Clelia Peters was joined by Eddie Lim who founded Point after he found himself rattled by the traditional process of trying to access home equity
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 17
With homes selling slower, agents want more from brokers
Agents face a tougher path to revenue than they did last year. Their brokerages can help, Keith Pike and Donnie Pingaro argued Thursday during a Connect Now virtual session
by Daniel Houston Nov 17
Being a successful agent means living and breathing real estate
At Connect Now on Thursday, Joyce Rey of Coldwell Banker advised agents not to hit the brakes during the holidays. 'This is the time to get going. You need to start thinking about the new year'
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 17
'Panicked' sellers are turning to Opendoor later in the game: Exec
Opendoor Director of Strategic Partnership William Holmes said at Connect Now on Thursday that sellers are increasingly requesting offers from the iBuyer after listings hit the market
by Taylor Anderson Nov 17
Homelessness is an epidemic. But there's a solution: Bring them home
Opinion
Homelessness is not just a housing problem — it's a lack of compassion, Brad Inman writes. But a blueprint exists thanks to successful animal rescue efforts: Bring the homeless into our homes
by Brad Inman Nov 14
Abuzz, then a bust: What happened with all that big 'platform' chatter?
Opinion
Real estate platforms were a hot topic a few years ago, but for even some of the biggest companies, sprawling enterprise has been the quickest way to failure, Inman founder Brad Inman writes
by Brad Inman Nov 7
Chasing leads isn't enough. The agent's message has to work too
'Everyone wants to buy; no one wants to be sold.' Agents have to get the message right if they want their hard work generating leads to pay off, consultant Jon Cheplak said at Inman Connect
by Daniel Houston Oct 19
3 tips for becoming a top real estate producer — even in a downturn
Hazel Shakur and Adam Hergenrother argued during a Wednesday session of Inman Connect that real estate agents can thrive even in a shifting market
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 19
Now is the time to have answers to the toughest questions, trainers say
Agents who can handle clients' concerns in a shifting market will continue generating business in tough times, Keller Williams and Reali trainers said at Inman Connect on Wednesday
by Taylor Anderson Oct 19
Top producers share how agents can dominate their markets this fall
During an Inman Connect panel, industry experts recommended that agents be ready to provide more context to buyers and sellers and be proactive about building relationships
by Taylor Anderson Oct 19
The Agency's Mauricio Umansky on what's hurting brokerages the most
At Inman Connect, Brad Inman and Mauricio Umansky, founder of luxury brokerage The Agency discussed what's happening in the market now and how it's impacting brokers and their agents
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 19
Anywhere's Sherry Chris reveals how 'strategy wins' in a downturn
At Connect, Anywhere Expansion Brands CEO Sherry Chris, a 35-year real estate vet, shared how strategic growth, better value propositions and positive thinking gives brokers the upper hand
by Marian McPherson Oct 19