10 proven tips for surviving real estate conference season
For Inman Ambassador and new contributor Karen Stone, these tips have been the secret sauce for conference success. Get ready to make your mark in the real estate world
by Karen Stone Jul 31
Leading RE selects recruitment app Courted for Solutions Group
The real estate brand has chosen Courted — a mobile application designed to improve how agents, teams and brokerages network — for inclusion on its list of preferred vendors and resources
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 19
Christie's International Real Estate launches Caribbean network
Christie's International Real Estate Caribbean Affiliates will serve as a 'network within a network,' establishing a central source for listings, market data, marketing and cooperation
by Lillian Dickerson Nov 30
5 expert networking tips to go from a rookie to a real estate rockstar
Opinion
A robust network is the best way to find new leads, line up your next job or help big clients find homes that meet their exact specifications
by Luke Babich Apr 4
A record-breaking new build in the Panhandle: The moves behind the transaction
Engel & Völkers' Beau Blankenship says he attributes selling a mid-construction home at a record-breaking price point in the Florida Panhandle to having a strong network, acquiring a good share of listings in his market, and representing a unique property
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
Want to network like a boss? 5 tips for developing deeper connections
Networking like a boss certainly isn't easy, but just like any other skill, you can get better at it with lots of practice. Here are a few tried-and-true tips that'll help you up your relationship-building abilities
by Rainy Hake Austin Nov 11
Zero contacts? 6 ways to get clients as a newbie
Making connections is a crucial part of being a real estate agent. But if you're new to the scene, with no contacts at all, where do you even start? Here are a few tips for finding those potential clients
by Mauricio Umansky Jul 22
3 essential summer must-dos for new luxury agents
With a sizzling-hot summer ahead, these tried-and-true strategies will help new luxury agents prepare for a successful selling season
by Santiago Arana Jul 20
What do clients need in 2021? 8 skills every agent must nail
Opinion
In today’s frenzied markets, real estate agents have to be on top of every aspect of the deal. Here’s what buyers and sellers should expect from agents
by Cara Ameer Mar 9
Get your networking on! 4 tips for connecting in the age of COVID-19
Networking isn't about meeting someone on LinkedIn, having a good discussion, and promising to follow up at a later date and time. It goes far beyond that, especially today. Here are a few timely tips
by Anna Johansson Nov 5
Thinking about retiring? 5 ways to leverage your license
Opinion
So many agents are ready to give it all up, not realizing just how much their expertise, brand and knowledge matter. Here's how to turn those things into a revenue stream after retirement
by Faisal Susiwala Oct 29
3 ways to tap into your ‘information advantage’ to win listings
By taking advantage of the wealth of information available to them, agents can better serve their clients and secure more business
by Troy Palmquist Aug 20
Do you have grit? 4 characteristics that make for great agents
A lot of new agents have a tough time showing their value to their clients. The truth is, that value has little to do with experience. Rather, it's about possessing these four traits
by Nick Waldner Aug 7