Naming your team? Here's why it's crucial to get it right the first time
Opinion
Finding the perfect name for your real estate team or brokerage is essential to success — and it's become an especially important topic of discussion after yet another state law recently passed that impacts team names and branding
by Troy Palmquist Sep 16
NAR can't raise the bar — but your broker can
Opinion
NAR is the face of real estate — a nice big target to blame when something needs to be fixed. But here's why it's really up to real estate brokerages to raise their standards
by Teresa Boardman Sep 10
Overhead view of design team having project meeting in office
An underwhelming jobs report held optimism for real estate firms, which hired faster in August as the Delta variant slowed recovery elsewhere
by Daniel Houston Sep 3
Recruiting new agents? 5 tips for making your brokerage stand out
New agents are a big part of a brokerage’s success. A good way to attract and recruit them is through effective and eye-catching marketing and branding campaigns that highlight your brokerage’s key differentiators. Here are a few tips
Short-term rental company AvantStay launches brokerage arm
Demand from the company's customers has spurred the launch of AvantStay's brokerage arm, which aims to assist buyers in search of sound investments
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 31
The biggest questions as Keller Williams begins Mega Camp
Keller Williams' big annual gathering — which this year is taking place online — comes at a pivotal time for the company. Dig into more of Inman’s Deep Dive on KW
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 24
Does it really matter where you hang your license? Here's the truth
Opinion
A solid agent will be good anywhere. However, the decision of where you hang your license can determine a lot about how you take your business to the next level — and whether you'll even make it in real estate
by Joseph Santini Aug 16
https://www.inman.com/2017/12/26/housing-shortage-softening-buyer-demand-in-major-us-metros/
Real estate employment numbers continued to rise in early July, but some segments of the industry grew faster than others
by Daniel Houston Aug 6
New agents, it’s not about the split
So many new agents choose a brokerage by going with the one that offers the highest split. This can not only be a huge mistake, but it can set a newbie up for failure
by Carl Medford Jul 7
Is this the right fit? Here's how to bet on the right brokerage
As a new agent, choosing a brokerage is a vital and nerve-wracking decision. To help ensure a good fit, print out these questions, and make sure to ask them during your interview
by Bernice Ross Jul 3
What brokerage teams need in a post-pandemic world
From investing in creative marketing tools and aligning with a brokerage with serious brand power to tapping into a global network of pros, these strategies will help teams grow their business right now
by Rainy Hake Austin Jun 24
Keller Williams’ president on tech, the future of real estate and that IPO
Keller Williams President Marc King knows the real estate industry is experiencing disruption, but he believes consumers will continue turning to agents as trusted fiduciaries
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 15