How a summer job in the '70s launched my real estate career
Find out how Ranelle Birmingham got her start in the industry through a summer job at her father's Louisiana real estate company
Get the success secrets playbook from a 2024 Rookie of the Year
In this Q&A with Tyson Hansen, ERA President Alex Vidal learns how he got his start and how he created outstanding outcomes in a tough year for real estate
by Alex Vidal Apr 10
Tool Kit: The Golden Girl's guide to winning the Silver Tsunami
Explore the ageism and challenges that women of a certain age face in this business, and learn how to best serve clients who are 50-plus with trainer Rachael Hite
by Rachael Hite Apr 4
New agent? Here's how to build a sphere of influence from scratch
Relationships are your real equity in real estate, Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes. Build them wisely — and they’ll build your career
by Kevelyn Guzman Apr 3
How new real estate agents can say ‘no’ without the guilt
Coach Verl Workman writes that setting healthy boundaries, including saying 'no' when needed, provides a more balanced life and fulfilling career in real estate
by Verl Workman Apr 1
Mauricio Umansky: 2025 is the best time ever to be a new agent
Despite market headwinds, The Agency CEO says that new technology and marketing capabilities make now a great time to be a new real estate agent
by Mauricio Umansky Mar 27
5 reasons being a new agent can be your secret superpower
Stop thinking of yourself as 'just' a new real estate agent, coach Darryl Davis writes. What you don't yet know can offer a distinct advantage as you launch your career
by Darryl Davis Mar 25
11 pieces of rock-solid advice for brand-new real estate agents
New agents who want to start a real estate business and build momentum fast, Darryl Davis writes, can learn from more experienced agents
by Darryl Davis Feb 26
A new-agent guide to the Clear Cooperation Policy
Opinion
New Inman contributor Vincent Cyr outlines the benefits of the Clear Cooperation Policy for consumers, agents and the industry at large
by Vincent Cyr Feb 25
Easy-peasy tax filing: A simple 5-step roadmap
Tax season is officially underway. Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius share strategies to help you prepare and organize documents so that you can make the process as stress-free as possible
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Feb 24
13 Negotiation Questions Every Real Estate Agent Must Learn To Ask
Rather than telling your clients what you think they want to hear, Bernice Ross writes, ask the right questions, and get them talking about what matters most to them
by Bernice Ross Feb 21
This is the moment you knew you 'made it' as an agent: Pulse
You shared with us the moment when you were no longer a newbie and had officially become a real estate agent
by Inman Feb 19
From tradition to trend: Lessons from the next generation of agents
Think you know it all? Jimmy Burgess shares the insights you can glean from working with younger Gen-Z and millennial real estate agents
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 14
Here's one thing you would tell yourself as a new agent: Pulse
Here are the words of wisdom, encouragement and advice you'd give yourself if you could turn back time in your career
by Inman Feb 12
Choosing the right brokerage: What new agents need to know
Deciding which brokerage to join when you first start out as a new agent can either set you up for success or run your career off the rails before it begins, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Feb 10