Born into real estate royalty, Farrah Brittany makes the tough look easy
Following on the heels of Mauricio Umansky and Rick Hilton — her stepdad and uncle, respectively — the Inman Global Influencer has risen to the top of the Beverly Hills luxury market in short time
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 13
11 things I wish they taught agents in real estate school
Building a real estate business is about more than memorizing lists of terms and laws, Jimmy Burgess writes. Find out what it takes to launch smarter
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 8
Agents who don't read the contract are committing 'malpractice'
Frances Katzen and Courtney Poulos spoke with moderator Dana Cadena about the importance of buyer brokers, challenges to professionalism in the industry and more at ICNY on Thursday
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
Want to work for Baird & Warner? There's a website for that
For agents seeking a new place to hang their license, the Midwest independent launched a new website to highlight the perks of working for Illinois' largest family-owned real estate company
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
Mauricio Umansky's 7 best tips for new agents who want to thrive
Luxury clients have big-time expectations, and it's up to you to meet them. The Agency founder offers a prescription for overcoming obstacles and finding success
by Mauricio Umansky Sep 16
10 ways to invest in your agents (so they're invested in you)
Although brokers expect accountability and investment from their agents, agents need the same thing from their leaders, say DOORA's Troy Palmquist and Janet Pozos
by Troy Palmquist AND Janet Pozos Sep 10
Dripping in drama, 'Selling the OC' returns for Season 2
New cast member, new Cabo office and plenty of new luxury listings — the STOC cast tells Inman this season will be bigger, better and beefier
6 ways to beat the odds in a 'subdued' housing market
Opinion
There's always a way that agents can position themselves for changing market conditions, and brokers can facilitate that process
Stand out: 6 personal branding tips for brand new real estate agents
Building a personal brand takes time and effort, but the rewards are well worth it. By consistently applying these Brandamentals developed by branding guru Stacey Ross Cohen, you'll see results
by Christy Murdock May 5
Totally not tech-savvy? 11 tools for neophytes
Here are some tips on software products Inman recommends for the new agent or the seasoned professional who’s just now coming around to the modern marketplace
by Craig C. Rowe Apr 30
7 reasons agents fail (and how to avoid their mistakes)
Do you know what to do to rise above a challenging market? Here's how to avoid the biggest mistakes agents are making right now
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 16
5 big business takeaways from RE/MAX's R4 conference this week
RE/MAX hosted its latest annual R4 conference in Las Vegas this week. Here are the top tips to create an 'unstoppable' business straight from RE/MAX execs, trainers and top producers
by Marian McPherson Mar 2
The Umanskys dish on work-life balance and life as reality stars
'It's great brand-building,' CEO Mauricio Umansky said of his family's new reality TV show, 'Buying Beverly Hills' at Inman Connect New York on Wednesday, adding it's 'a lot of fun'
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 25
What’s wrong with training your competition?
Opinion
Team leaders fear pouring money and into training new agents who may leave, thus training the competition. But let's look at the other side of the coin
by Adam Hergenrother Nov 17
The Agency's Mauricio Umansky on what's hurting brokerages the most
At Inman Connect, Brad Inman and Mauricio Umansky, founder of luxury brokerage The Agency discussed what's happening in the market now and how it's impacting brokers and their agents
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 19