Before you take the plunge: What to know before becoming a part-time agent
Ready to begin your real estate career by going part-time? Part-time agent Joel Lock offers his tried-and-true advice for agents taking the dual-career plunge
by Joel Lock Jun 6
5 ways to instill confidence in new team members
Opinion
Here is how "Million Dollar Listing LA" stars James Harris and David Parnes instill confidence in new real estate team members
by David Parnes AND James Harris Dec 30
'You'll be on call 24/7': 14 realities your recruiting broker probably didn't tell you
Opinion
Recruiters understand that your chances of surviving your first year in the business are low, and they'll say almost anything to get you onboard. Here is a list of truths they won't prepare you for
by Carl Medford Jul 21
Forget ‘fake it till you make it’: How to truly build confidence
Opinion
Genuine confidence comes from getting uncomfortable, trying new things, and learning from your success and failures
by Adam Hergenrother Jul 21
Get more done: 20 productivity rules for brand new real estate agents
Hit the ground running by following these best practices for managing your time wisely and getting more done
by Christy Murdock Jul 11
New agents will find more to love in Inman this February
February is Inman's New Agent Month, so we're going to spend the entire month digging deep into what new agents need to thrive. Here's what to look for
by Inman Jul 1
22 truths your real estate recruiting broker may have left out
Opinion
Here are 22 things a recruiter will never tell a prospective agent about a career in real estate
by Carl Medford Jan 25
Pulse: Readers share their advice for aspiring indie brokers
Here, seasoned independent brokers share their best advice on ways to drive business success — from branding to marketing to giving back to the community
by Inman Nov 17
Pulse: What advice would you give to aspiring indie brokers?
This week, we're asking our readers to share their best words of wisdom — the advice they'd like to pass onto aspiring and new independent brokers trying to get their business off the ground
by Inman Nov 11
How to bring new hires onto your team the right way
Opinion
You hired someone — now what? Here's how to set the stage for team members to have a fruitful career
Keeping It Real: 10 tips for newbies to start off right
Jump in with both feet! Take every single opportunity that comes your way, and research, research, research
by Peter Lorimer Mar 12
Dollars and Sense: What costs should new real estate agents expect?
Let's get real with newbies about what they need to spend to run their businesses
by Nicole Solari Mar 2
Lesson Learned: Take the leap
For Illinois real estate broker Aaron Masliansky, risk is its own reward
by Christy Murdock Dec 14
How a polarizing listing video got this newbie millions in business
Opinion
When I took on a high-priced, one-bedroom condo for my first listing, it was our ‘millennial’ lifestyle video that helped us break records — love it or hate it
by Chad Carrodus Dec 6
16 things newbies should do in a slow selling season
Worried about the winter slump? Here are some things to keep you busy — and to prepare you for the spring market
by Troy Palmquist Dec 2