11 objection-handling scripts agents need today
When it comes to working with buyers, objections are buying signs. Your role is to uncover their concerns, address them and move your clients forward in making the purchase. Here are a few important scripts to keep handy
by Bernice Ross Mar 10
Considering a brokerage change? Ask yourself these 3 questions first
Thinking of making a switch and moving your business? As you evaluate the brokerage you're currently with and consider exploring new horizons, keep these points in mind
by Amy Galvin Feb 17
Dealing with indecisive buyers? File, don't fire
Who has time to deal with wishy-washy buyers in inventory-starved markets? Pat Hiban sits down with real estate coach Darryl Davis to get his top strategies on turning these buyers into opportunities for doubling business
by Pat Hiban Feb 9
WATCH: How to get ahead in real estate (really!)
High-earning luxury brokers Rayni Williams and Dawn McKenna shared the keys to success at Connect. Here, watch the entire video as a special Select subscriber benefit
by Inman Feb 5
Should agents offer reduced commission rates? It's complicated
Opinion
Despite the fact that commission rates are how you make a living, there are certain clients who will ask for a discount, while other clients might warrant a reduced rate. Here, we break down the pros and cons of offering a reduced rate
by Luke Babich Feb 4
How to get ahead: Know your strengths, and don’t take vacation
High-earning luxury brokers Rayni Williams and Dawn McKenna shared the keys to their success during Inman Connect Thursday, with Williams telling attendees, 'If you don't work 24/7, you're just not going to be great'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
Tech brokerages see bundling, salaries as the future of real estate
During an Inman Connect session on Thursday, executives from Homie and Orchard advocated an approach that includes bundling more services under one roof, and treating consumers — not agents — as brokerages' primary customers
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 28
Employees or contractors? KW, Redfin execs debate philosophy
During Inman Connect, Redfin's Glenn Kelman and Keller Williams' Josh Team forcefully defended their companies' respective approaches to agent employment
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 27
Agents see income, satisfaction rise despite pandemic: Inman survey
Inman's Agent Appreciation survey shows more respondents are now making six figures than when a similar survey went out last year. Satisfaction with compensation is also up
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 19
Everything to know about how agents are making money in 2022
Most agents' income still comes from commissions, but the compensation landscape has never been in greater flux than it is now
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 18
Take Inman's second annual Agent Appreciation survey here
As we begin a new year, Inman wants to know how you're feeling about your career, your compensation and your life
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 11
10 rookie mistakes you can't afford to make
Everyone makes the occasional mistake, but rookies often make more than their fair share. Here are the biggest errors to watch out for and avoid
by Carl Medford Dec 30
Don't say that! How not to defend your commission
Although the commission conversation must sometimes be had, there are good ways and bad ways to go about it. These arguments are best left unsaid
by Jay Thompson Dec 23
Everything that happened in 2020, the wildest year of our lives
This year had it all: A presidential election, a stock market crash and rebound, and the busiest summer and fall in memory — all amid an unprecedented global pandemic
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 21
Defend your commission! 3 steps for showing sellers you’re worth it
Opinion
Here's how to differentiate and showcase your value from the get-go at the listing appointment
by Carl Medford Dec 14