Agents maneuver a labyrinthine legal landscape: The Download
There's been a heapin' helpin' of new developments in the commission lawsuits. Here's how to pivot and  be ready for whatever comes next
by Christy Murdock Apr 19
'The sky is not falling': Fighting fear and frustration post-settlement
Nick Schlekeway looks at the consumer, governmental and industry forces that led to the post-settlement landscape and the opportunities they present for those willing to move forward
by Nick Schlekeway Apr 19
24 how-tos to help you start 2024 off with a bang
To formulate this list of how-tos to start the year off right, Inman's Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounded up the top advice and most-read contributors of 2023.
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 3
7 hard-earned lessons from a firefighter-turned-broker
Entrepreneurship requires fundamental changes, no matter what your previous occupation may have been. Broker Nick Schlekeway outlines the 7 lessons you'll need to learn to be successful
by Nick Schlekeway Dec 19
Great questions are the key to winning negotiations
Some negotiations go beyond the deal itself. Learning to effectively navigate them can positively impact your productivity and growth, writes broker Nick Schlekeway
by Nick Schlekeway Nov 4
10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn't)
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If the 80-20 principle is correct, it’s critical to make sure that you’re focused on what matters and delegate the rest. But agents have taken this too far, writes broker Nick Schlekeway
by Nick Schlekeway Oct 19
Your commission's on trial. Here's what to know: The Download
The bombshell buyer commission trial is finally here. We're making sure you're all caught up before it begins this week
by Christy Murdock Oct 14
Here are the must-win everyday negotiations you're facing now
Many negotiations take place outside of the deal. Your ability to navigate them successfully will determine whether clients work with you in the first place, broker Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Oct 7
11 things top negotiators know (and now you do, too)
Learn the essentials of great negotiating. Broker Nick Schlekeway reveals the tried-and-true principles of world-class negotiators in Part 1 of this 3-part series
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 30
Commit to stellar service when you commit to these 4 pillar principles
In this 5-part series, real estate broker Nick Schlekeway provides proven principles to help agents build their businesses the right way
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 16
Lead gen is not enough. Here's how to nail down lead conversion
In the last of his 5-part series, broker Nick Schlekeway looks at lead conversion. What is it, and why do so few agents ever get good at it?
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 11
How to generate leads by being authentic and intentional
The correct habits and systems plus a focus on the follow up will ensure that you're generating and capturing the leads you need
by Nick Schlekeway Sep 5
Why having a strategic plan is the secret to peak performance
The best real estate agents and the people who operate at the highest levels of the industry are not tactical, they are strategic
by Nick Schlekeway Aug 29
How to break down the success pillar of personal development
The best agents are constantly steeped in development and education, developing their skills personally so that they can achieve and succeed at the highest levels of real estate
by Nick Schlekeway Aug 21
Exceptional agents get serious about these 4 pillars of service
In the 1st part of his 5-part series, broker Nick Schlekeway looks at the way service forms the basis for real estate agent success
by Nick Schlekeway Aug 15