Believe in yourself! 7 practical ways agents can build confidence
Confidence is an important aspect of becoming a successful real estate agent. Luckily, it's a skill that can be learned and sharpened. Here are a few powerful (and effective) ways agents can boost their self-confidence
by David Parnes AND James Harris Apr 7
Real (Estate) Talk: How one firm is making Dr. King's dream a reality
Modern research confirms diversity promotes and correlates with business success rather than scarcity — and one real estate company is pushing to make this a reality through its mentorship program. Here's how
by Lee Davenport Mar 24
Choosing the right real estate brokerage to launch your career
How much should a CEO impact what brokerage you choose? A lot, writes Craig Rowe. Where you launch your career can make a big difference in your ability to buck the new agent failure rate
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 25
How the right role model can help lead you to success
The trick to choosing a good role model is to really identify what you want and the lifestyle you want to lead and find the people who are doing just that
by Adam Hergenrother Nov 19
Why agents need continued education — especially today
For agents, education goes hand in hand with having a positive work environment and company culture. The more resources they have at their disposal, the more likely they are to thrive. Here's why
by Jill Butler Oct 6
3 agents share how mentoring bettered their careers
Mentoring is a two-way street that benefits both parties. Agents at the WomanUP! virtual conference discussed how it changed the game for them and altered their career paths
Are you learning from the market turn? Adjust your focus now
The coronavirus pandemic pressed the reset button on our personal and business lives. So, for agents looking to make good use of this time to grow their businesses, here are a few ways to do that by zeroing in on education
by Kuba Jewgieniew Aug 27
Lead, plan, communicate — the 3 basics of coaching through uncertainty
This time of uncertainty proved to be a true test for good leadership. As a leader, you should be stepping in and coaching your team to better adapt to this new landscape. Here's how
by James Harris AND David Parnes Aug 27
3 principles to remember when coaching your team
There are many ways to coach a team to success, even in this fast-paced environment that constantly demands new skills. But really good coaching boils down to these three factors
by James Harris AND David Parnes Aug 13
Pulse: Where our readers turn for business advice
This is where our readers turn whenever they're looking for advice on growing their business — a particularly difficult task to get right in the midst of this year's health crisis, shutdowns and market fluctuations
by Inman Aug 11
Why 3 agents decided to start a team during the pandemic
In February, when the Missouri-based Hartman Real Estate Team made the decision to come together, they had no idea they would launch their team while sheltering at home
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
So you want to be a mentor? Read this first
If you’re thinking about becoming a mentor, you should have a solid picture of what you’re getting yourself into before committing to working with a new agent. That agent's career depends on your leadership
by John Giffen Jun 28
Real talk! Here's the skinny on what the first 2 years in real estate are really like
Opinion
There are a lot of ups and downs, but if you're prepared, they won't be so tough to swallow
by Zachary Sultan Mar 3
How to fail at business in 4 easy steps
Opinion
To rise above, understand the power of consistency, and multiply it with passion, purpose and relentless focus
by Todd Conklin Feb 24
5 tips for showing your staff a little love
Agent appreciation month is over, let’s treat the staff
by Troy Palmquist Feb 13