3 reasons you should be using a buyer agreement now
According to broker Joseph Santini, buyer agreements are good for buyers and good for buyer agents. Learn more about these valuable tools and how to get them signed
by Joseph Santini Dec 14
9 tips for getting prospects to sign a buyer-broker agreement
Don't be a shrinking violet when it comes to your compensation. Broker Cara Ameer teaches you how to ask for what you're worth and have that tough buyer commission talk
by Cara Ameer Nov 15
As NAR searches for its next CEO, here's how it spends member dues
An Intel analysis of the National Association of Realtors' nonprofit tax filings between 2004 and 2021 reveals just how much the trade group pays its top executives and leadership team
Overhead view of design team having project meeting in office
Technology's contribution to your team can't be overestimated. However, it's the human element that has the biggest impact on your success
by Michael Zaransky Feb 8
Agent/broker perspective: How can brokers resolve frustrations over uneven commission splits?
Opinion
A buyer's agent is upset about listing agents demanding a larger piece of the sales commission. How should her broker react?
by Anthony Askowitz May 18
How not to lose your real estate license: Inman Handbook
Creating a fair, equitable and honest professional environment is everyone’s responsibility. It's the foundation for bringing trustworthiness back to the industry
by Christy Murdock May 10
3 signs it's time for your team to move on to another brokerage
Is your brokerage there to support your goals, growth and success in real estate? If not, then perhaps it's time to move on and look for a different place to house your team. Here are a few signs to look for when making that decision
by Kathleen Black Apr 8
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
How indies can teach their agents to showcase their value
By focusing on these 10 simple areas, agents will up their level of service to compete with even the biggest of franchises
by Andrew Bearden Jan 21
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
Be prepared! 11 reasons agents might leave your brokerage in 2021
Every year, new agents join the office, and others leave. Your job as broker or manager is to look for red flags and identify which issues, life events or frustrations can affect your agents and staff members right now. Here are a few to watch out for
by Erica Ramus Dec 29
A photograph of the IRS.
Proposed settlement would require the trade group to repeal or change several rules the US Department of Justice deems anticompetitive
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 19
Compensation plans: 5 questions to ask before talking fees
Opinion
Asking about fees is valid, but there are better questions that can be posed in more valuable ways to evaluate a potential brokerage before discussing fees
by Nick Malouff Sep 30
NAR votes on ethics training, 'free' agents and a new $6M nonprofit
The National Association of Realtors' board of directors approved a slew of new policies Monday, including rules that require agents complete ethics training less frequently
by Andrea V. Brambila Nov 12