new agent financial plan
Your budget turns big goals into real numbers
by Maeda Palius AND Amy Chorew Jun 4
referral brokerage model
Never leave a commission on the table with this strategy
by Kam Kang Apr 2
buyer beware for real estate
Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties
by Darryl Davis Feb 25
Ginger Wilcox: Here's why agents are choosing legacy brands
In her latest Inman Interview, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand president talks competition and the enduring appeal of legacy brands
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
6 tips for avoiding lawsuits, legal fees and court in real estate
Here are 6 common reasons lawsuits happen in real estate. If you want to avoid complicated litigation, follow these best practices from trainer Bernice Ross
by Bernice Ross Jun 18
Embracing professionalism: How agents can recognize their value
Inspiring confidence in clients, coach Darryl Davis writes, means embracing the things that make your service valuable and understanding how you're different from other sales professionals
by Darryl Davis Apr 2
Deadly short-term touring agreement minefields for agents
Trainer Bernice Ross looks at temporary touring agreements, such as Zillow's, and how they can undermine the interests of clients, agents and brokerages
by Bernice Ross Oct 30
Sellers say Compass agent flooded their home, then ghosted them
Aaron Schwid and Youngkey Chung trusted Compass agent Matt Isbell, in part because he had appeared on 'Million Dollar Listing.' But his home showing resulted in a major disaster
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 18
Web app Quigler offers a new level of deal transparency
Opinion
Quigler uses state law and NAR Code of Ethics deal practices to manage real estate transactions and buyer and seller communications. But is it a guarantee of regulatory perfection?
by Craig C. Rowe May 8
Should your brokerage open a property management division?
Opinion
Done properly — with solid systems, vendors and technology — property management can be a steady stream of income and fresh clients, even in a shifting market
by Erica Ramus Mar 21
Stop sign
Opinion
Agents can save sellers time, money, liability and hassle
by Chris Rediger Jul 2
7 questions you should ask a broker before signing on
Know what you are getting into before you agree
by Jackson Cooper Apr 25
A woman walking a dog in the fall.
An agent's errors and omissions insurance might determine legal liability for 'extra' tasks
by Andrea V. Brambila Mar 17
Compensation model crucial when creating real estate team
How to decide whether to hire employees, independent contractors or virtual assistants
by Bernice Ross Apr 24
Avoiding real estate disputes: Get referral agreement in writing and always carry errors and omissions insurance