The agent replied to a fishy email. Then Michael Jackson showed up
Over 5 years, Zar Zanganeh, then a young agent with Las Vegas Sotheby's International Realty, nurtured a relationship with the musician until his death in 2009. In the process, he signed deals for Jackson, Brittney Spears and Prince, whom he was asked to spy on by the King of Pop
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 23
How to convert leads so you’re eligible for exclusive lead networks
Many agents are searching for leads to bump themselves out of a summer sales slump. Not just any agent can qualify for exclusive leads where conversion metrics matter, but here are a few tips to give yourself a leg up
by Chris Heller Jun 14
Don't wait, create! Help find hidden inventory for your buyers
Opinion
Inventory continues to be a challenge for all real estate agents, but you don’t have to wait passively for the market to provide inventory
by Tom Toole May 11
How to assess the likelihood that your leads will convert
Tracking and predicting conversions ensures more effective and consistent followup
by Tom Toole Jan 24
Need solid salespeople? 5 must-ask interview questions
Finding the right candidate for the job is more art than skill. Those who tend to make it in real estate are the ones who can navigate these 5 questions successfully
by Chris Pollinger Jan 20
Landlords, don't be fooled by high occupancy rates: RentPath
Property managers would do well to avoid the pitfalls of the 'occupancy fallacy,' or the notion that current high occupancy rates will alleviate long-term vacancy issues, RentPath says, because 'renter migration is the sleeping giant'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 18
'Success fees' are coming to portals. Are you ready?
Real estate portals around the world are making huge bets on next-generation lead generation tools that target buyers and sellers and include lead qualification standards and commission sharing, otherwise known as success fees
by Mike DelPrete Nov 23
Generate steady leads and referrals: 9 systems you need in place by 2022
Whether you're brand new to the biz, playing catchup after immense growth or simply looking for fresh automation ideas, here are the systems every agent needs
by Rainy Hake Austin Nov 23
Should you buy leads? An agent and broker go head-to-head
A veteran agent wants to invest in leads purchased from national services, but her broker views them as active competitors. Is there a happy medium in this situation?
by Anthony Askowitz Nov 22
Looking for the right fit? 5 factors to consider when brokerage hunting
Whether you’re a newbie just getting started or an experienced veteran, choosing a brokerage is something every agent faces at some point. By knowing what differentiates one firm from another, you suss through the heap and find the brokerage that will best fit your needs and goals
by Chad Ruggles Nov 11
MoxiWorks beefs up CRM with new communication tools
Dialer & Messenger will function as a part of MoxiWorks CRM, and will allow agents to automate various parts of their communications
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 13
6 steps for turning 'orphan' clients into your lifetime fans
If you’re looking to expand your client base or jump-start stalled productivity, there’s never been a better time to try this strategy to drive listing and sales leads
by Darryl Davis Aug 30
Zero-cost lead generation: How to set up your Google Business Profile
Who doesn't want free leads from Google? Jimmy Burgess and Heidi Harris show you how to set up and optimize your Google Business Profile to become the go-to local expert at no cost to you
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 1
'Work your community': How new agents can adapt to a slowdown
Members of the Inman Coast to Coast Facebook group recently shared tips for new agents on how to change with the times as the market experiences a moderate slowdown
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 26
Pick up the phone! Top team leaders on making it in a hot market today
Renee Funk, Lance Lokan and Kris Lindahl said during Connect Now that teams should build themselves from within and keep in touch with their communities to stay afloat
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 20