3 biggest mistakes you're making with your website content
Creating content is a great way to draw visitors and potential clients to your website. But what if your content-creation strategy isn't working? Chances are, you're making one of these mistakes
by Kate Hulbert Jul 12
New to real estate? 5 key career decisions that'll set you up right
With so many real estate agents calling it quits within the first couple of years, those early-career decisions can prove to be vital in setting you up for long-term success
by Christy Murdock Jul 8
Beware of weak agents: 5 scenarios that can cost your sellers big money
Even in today's crazy market, weak agents can still cost their sellers plenty of money and opportunity. Here are five case studies that illustrate how costly working with a bad agent can be
by Bernice Ross Jul 7
Kris Lindahl on extending his branding savvy into new business
Find out how this team leader and branding and marketing expert created a new service that feeds into his brand while boosting business amid a crazy, pandemic-driven market
by Christy Murdock Jun 28
7 marketing tools that'll help you strategize business growth with ease
Opinion
Quality marketing drives business growth, but creating it can be overwhelming for busy real estate agents, especially amid a summer selling season that never ended. Here are a few tools to help
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 13
Email marketer ActivePipe rolls out brokeragewide nurture campaigns
Helping power the new service is technology ActivePipe acquired in its purchase of HomePrezzo in 2020
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 10
Deciding on the face of your brand? 3 points to consider
Real estate is an industry based on facial recognition. When you ask people, 'Who sold your home?' they almost always answer with their agent’s name — not the brokerage name
by Kris Lindahl Jun 9
Looking for leads? Tap into these digital door-knocking strategies
Opinion
Combining these digital door-knocking tips with geo-fencing practices will give you a significant edge over those relying on more traditional digital or print marketing strategies
by Bernice Ross Jun 9
Worth a steal! 8 email marketing scripts for your repertoire
Are you harnessing the power of personalized email marketing? This week, Jimmy Mackin shares the scripts and templates agents need for prospecting, setting appointments, boosting their credibility, building buzz and more
by Bernice Ross Jun 2
Overlooked inventory: 6 ways to find that diamond in the rough
Inventory can be found anywhere — real estate agents just have to get creative and put a little legwork into unearthing it
by Lillian Dickerson May 27
Cost control time: 5 expenses indie brokers must watch closely
Not knowing your numbers and brokerage key metrics is the quickest path to business failure. Pay attention to cost control to increase your chances of growing a successful brokerage
by Erica Ramus May 20
Zillow launches in-app call feature for Premier Agent
Available today on Apple iOS, Zillow Premier Agents can answer buyer phone calls without leaving the Zillow Premier Agent app
by Marian McPherson May 19
How to create smart marketing that works during a crisis
Valerie Garcia, senior producer at branding agency 1000watt, shared her tips for creating a marketing plan that connects with consumers and guides them through market crises
by Marian McPherson May 18
Inman Handbook: Home staging in the midst of a red-hot market
3 experts explain the ins and outs of staging and its value, even in a market where buyers are snapping up available homes like hotcakes
by Marian McPherson May 17
Get after it! 7 text messaging tips to better engage leads and clients
No other communication channel is as used today as text messaging, at least in terms of volume. Texting is also highly personalized because your brand is getting all of the recipient's attention. Here's how to make your efforts count
by Craig C. Rowe May 15