The 2023 word of the year is ‘authentic,’ but what does it mean?
Leading with authenticity is practically a cliche for real estate professionals and entrepreneurs of all stripes. EXp's Troy Palmquist looks at what it means and how you can put it to work in your life
by Troy Palmquist Nov 29
How do you define a luxury brokerage brand?
Whether you want to move to a higher level of service or you’re thinking about a brokerage switch, eXp’s Troy Palmquist offers advice for putting that luxury polish on your brand
by Troy Palmquist Nov 27
What teams are looking for in a brokerage — and why they switch
The needs of real estate teams are unique and varied, according to Troy Palmquist. Here's how brokers can better serve those needs and team leaders can make choices that work for everyone
by Troy Palmquist Nov 16
2023 is full of noise and disruption. Here’s how to do business anyway
There’s a lot going on in real estate and beyond, writes broker Troy Palmquist. Here’s how to block out the things you can’t control so you can get back to business
by Troy Palmquist Oct 28
'It's not personal, it's business': Avoid hard feelings when agents go
When an agent leaves a brokerage or team, is it because their leadership failed them? Here's how to avoid taking agent loss personally while learning from the experience
by Troy Palmquist Oct 17
Don’t door knock empty-handed. Take these value-adds along
Get past the front door AND the trash can by giving homeowners the info they need now, say DOORA’s Janet Pozos and Ernesto Vargas, the self-proclaimed door-knocking champ
by Janet Pozos AND Ernesto Vargas Oct 16
After Inman Connect chat, Troy Palmquist lands big role with eXp
Palmquist joined eXp's Michael Valdes on stage to talk recruitment at ICLV over the summer. Now, he's taking his 30-member team to eXp as the brokerage's new director of growth for California
by Daniel Houston Oct 5
7 ways to help your agents without enabling bad behavior
While you want to do what’s best for your team, sometimes helping can hurt. New Inman contributor Beverly Jacobo offers insights for assisting agents without rewarding bad behavior
by Beverly Jacobo Oct 5
5 steps to growing a business with video content
Content creation requires a plan for refining and distributing it. Broker Troy Palmquist talks with San Francisco Realtor Brooks Landry about his content strategy
by Troy Palmquist Oct 4
10 ways to invest in your agents (so they're invested in you)
Although brokers expect accountability and investment from their agents, agents need the same thing from their leaders, say DOORA's Troy Palmquist and Janet Pozos
by Troy Palmquist AND Janet Pozos Sep 10
Stop chasing! 5 ways to attract the agents you need now
Whether you're a team leader or broker, the way you connect with others in your area matters. These 5 steps will help you attract your market's best agents
by Troy Palmquist Aug 28
Keller Williams’ profit sharing move shouldn’t come as a surprise
Opinion
People are pointing fingers and raising hell over KW’s recent profit share announcement. But why is everyone so surprised?
by Troy Palmquist Aug 25
7 can't-miss Inman Connect sessions just for brokers
Don't miss the best Inman Connect Las Vegas sessions and takeaways designed especially for real estate brokers
by Christy Murdock Aug 17
7 ‘connect’-ions I made at Inman Connect Las Vegas
Opinion
If it’s been a while since you’ve been to an industrywide event, broker Troy Palmquist says it’s time you start making travel plans
by Troy Palmquist Aug 16
Forget buyer love letters. Craft a perfect offer instead
If you’re putting together a beautiful, thoughtful offer package, your buyers won’t have to supplement with a love letter. Here's how to impress with your pdf
by Janet Pozos Aug 14