real estate conversations
Properly set expectations, and keep deals moving forward smoothly
by Verl Workman May 18
first meeting with a buyer
Your 1st meeting with a buyer is not a hurdle. It's the foundation
by Darryl Davis Apr 16
Mortgage firm Lower debuts 'limited-access' referral program
Movoto Advantage is a program that connects vetted agents with buyers and sellers
by Marian McPherson Apr 2
Here’s where real conversion begins (Hint: It’s not the lead)
Stop obsessing over objection handling, and start adding value at every stage
by Josh Ries Mar 31
buyer pre-approval
Here's how to create stronger buyer offers and greater negotiating leverage
by Sofia Nadjibi Mar 5
CertifID grows platform from fraud prevention to closing management
The wire fraud prevention firm is adding AI-powered payoff ordering, document workflows and digital payments to consolidate the closing process
by Nick Pipitone Feb 26
buy a home during holidays
The holiday season may actually be one of the best times of the year for savvy homebuyers to make their move, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Dec 9
Your brand isn't what you say it is (it's what others see)
What you say about your brand doesn’t matter, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes. It lives in the eye of the beholder, and it’s shaped by the perceptions of countless external stakeholders
The Agency launches EastWest Abstract with Langdon Title
The newly launched affiliated title agency will streamline closings and increase efficiency for The Agency's New York-based clients and agents, the brokerage told Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 25
3 complexities of senior home sales you should  prepare for
The future of senior home sales is here, and the most successful agents and brokers will be those who are ready to meet it head-on, senior expert and author Nikki Buckelew writes
by Nikki Buckelew Sep 12
A 5-step plan to reduce homebuyer stress and sell more houses now
Buyers are more stressed out than ever. Jimmy Burgess shares a plan to help you help your buyer clients and earn their trust
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 30
Give 'incredible insights': Industry pros should be armed with data
At a time when demand for loans has shriveled, Polygon Research CEO Val Buresch argued at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Wednesday that open communication will help people take action
by Jim Dalrymple II Aug 9
7 videos that will change the way you communicate with clients
If you’re looking to scale your business without sacrificing your communication with clients, start shooting videos that explain the next steps in their process. Not only will these videos help you as an agent, your clients will be better served as well
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 28
Why agents and title agencies don’t always see eye to eye
While the title agency tends to bear its fair share of a transaction's detail-oriented work, it’s when communication and cooperation collapse that closings tend to be delayed
by Aaron Davis Jun 10
8 out of 10 consumers prefer to close transactions in person
A survey from Solidifi shows whiz-bang convenience isn't the No. 1 concern of most consumers
by Teke Wiggin Oct 28