high-performing agent differentiators
Most agents use the same tools, chase the same clients and wonder why they plateau, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's what the top performers do differently
by Darryl Davis Feb 25
real estate call anxiety
The ability to make lead-gen phone calls allows real estate agents to pad their bottom line by avoiding the expense of paid leads, Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Oct 27
Own your own gate — or be replaced by one of the gatekeepers
Tired of your marketing being controlled by industry gatekeepers? By becoming a specialist, broker and attorney Greg Hague writes, you can create a gate of your own
by Greg Hague Jul 15
Can you hear me now? 5 strategies for nailing listening appointments
The National Association of Realtors' commission settlement has been finalized, Carl Medford writes, so it's more important than ever to listen carefully to homesellers' concerns and questions
by Carl Medford Dec 3
7 reasons great real estate agents will always be needed
Now is the time to expand your skill set, broaden your knowledge and provide value at a higher level than you’ve ever provided, Jimmy Burgess writes, so that you won't just survive, you'll thrive
by Jimmy Burgess May 17
12 factors that convince a buyer to pay a full-service commission
Expressing your value to clients begins with knowing yourself, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. You cannot articulate what you have never taken the time to determine on your own
by Carl Medford Apr 30
Want to quit listing appointments? Try this pre-screening strategy
Agent Danielle Lazier quit listing appointments because she was tired of giving away expertise with no reward. Here's how she susses out which clients truly want to work with her
by Danielle Lazier Mar 6
How an FBI negotiator brought this agent back from burnout
Danielle Lazier was at the top of her game, but she was so burnt out, she was ready to quit. FBI negotiator Chris Voss' talk about tactical empathy and emotional intelligence changed everything
by Danielle Lazier Mar 5
11 things top negotiators know (and now you do, too)
Learn the essentials of great negotiating. Broker Nick Schlekeway reveals the tried-and-true principles of world-class negotiators in Part 1 of this 3-part series
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 30
'Not run of the mill': How 1 agent sold an island to Darien township
A year after the town of Darien, Connecticut, entered into contract to buy Great Island, it finally closed for $18M under the asking price. Here's how Douglas Elliman's Jennifer Leahy got it done
by Lillian Dickerson May 12
Tough repair request negotiation? Follow this FBI negotiator’s advice
Opinion
Author and FBI lead negotiator for international kidnappings Chris Voss shares the secrets of professional persuasion
by Pat Hiban Feb 26
Luxury Connect: Luxury 2017 Video Recap
Want to know what Luxury Connect is all about? Check out last year's sessions
by Inman Aug 7
Former FBI hostage negotiator to teach tools of the trade at Luxury Connect
Chris Voss is trained to release hostages from bank robberies, airplane hijackings and other terrorist acts
by Kristy Dodge Jun 13