Person holding fist in air in triumph
During a time of significant disruption, new agents have continued to enter the industry with optimism. Turns out, many of them have good reason — they're crushing it
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
brand building
Without a brand, you will spend your career chasing deals. Alyssa Stalker explains why recognition and presence are the difference between hustling harder and selling more
by Alyssa Stalker Sep 22
A real estate agent talking to someone behind crime scene tape to signify top safety tips for real estate agents in 2025.
Although the real estate business brings amazing opportunities, it also requires vigilance and planning to navigate safely, security expert Robert Siciliano writes
by Robert Siciliano Sep 22
An agent showing a home to clients to represent how to survive your first year in real estate.
Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could
by Martha Melendez Sep 16
Screenshots of Marie Lee's posts on Instagram
When Marie Lee started out as an agent, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was busy — even if she had to fudge the details
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
A professional woman standing in front of an open door outline in front of a vast land of opportunity to represent unconventional open house strategies that open up new doors for real estate agents.
Open houses offer more than an opportunity to market a single listing, Josh Ries writes. They allow you to connect, both in person and online, long after they end
by Josh Ries Sep 12
How to stop second-guessing yourself and make solid decisions
As the seasons change, you may be doubting your prior planning, coach Darryl Davis writes, but real estate success comes from making a commitment and sticking to it
by Darryl Davis Sep 4
A picture of scissors cutting through a ten-dollar bill to symbolize cutting your real estate marketing spend.
Create a leaner, more efficient real estate business without cutting into your lead generation
by Josh Ries Aug 26
3 critical keys to launching a new career in real estate
Ready to make the most of your new real estate career? Learn from team leader Carl Medford, and create a firm foundation for your business
by Carl Medford Aug 19
Broker Spotlight: Kevin Leatherman, Leatherman Homes
Learn how this industry leader, mentor and coach helps agents lean into consistency to build reputations as productive, knowledgeable pros with their fingers on the pulse of every market
by Christy Murdock Jul 31
7 outdated real estate practices agents should stop in 2025
If you want different results, Jimmy Burgess writes, start doing different things. Stop doing what used to work, and start doing what works now
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 27
Jade Mills advises new agents not to neglect Sunday open houses
The luxury real estate vet spoke with Inman about market trends, tips for newbie agents, how to handle difficult clients and more in advance of her appearance at Luxury Connect in San Diego
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 11
13 tips for turning your summer open house into a marketing event
A great open house is more than a walkthrough; it’s a full-blown marketing event
by Darryl Davis Jul 11
7 ways to generate high-intent leads (without paying a dime)
You don’t need to feed the machine to succeed, coach Darryl Davis writes. You just need a smart lead-gen strategy, a service-first mindset and a little hustle
by Darryl Davis Jul 10