Should your dream team be super-sized or narrowly niched?
While your professional journey is a personal one, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger says joining with like-minded individuals and building a team that's right for you can make all the difference
by Chris Pollinger Oct 27
10 skills listing agents need to thrive in today's market
To be the best at your craft, take the required abilities, practice more than the competition and then seek out a coach to help fine-tune each area of practice
by Carl Medford Jun 14
Outgrown your brokerage? How to figure out your next move
Does your current brokerage still give you the value you need to succeed at a higher level? If not, you need to evaluate and determine whether it's time to make a move
by Missy Yost Nov 7
Overcome your public speaking fears to become a stronger Realtor
Opinion
Public speaking is an essential skill in real estate to land a listing, close a deal and present yourself as an authority. Still, it’s also a skill most agents avoid building because they’re terrified of actually getting up to give a presentation
by Patrick Grimes Jun 7
Celebrate your agents! Enhance recognition by looking beyond the transaction
Opinion
Rather than focusing on output, as measured by transactions completed, focus on what your agents have put into their businesses and the communities they serve. Celebrate your agents for their contributions to local charities and organizations
by Christian Barnes May 27
‘Reach back as you push forward’: An Inman leadership reader
Opinion
Inman is a great place to read about leadership and hear from some of the industry’s heavyweights. Here are some words of wisdom from an array of Inman contributors on all aspects of leadership today
by Christy Murdock Mar 14
Gain the self-awareness you need to get out of your own way
Opinion
Self-awareness is the key to strong leadership and deeper connections with clients, colleagues and your sphere. Here’s what it means — and how you can strengthen it
by Christy Murdock Mar 9
Let your voice be heard: Become an Inman contributor today
We see you out in the trenches every day hustling, bringing your clients top-notch service and making dreams come true. That's why we want you to become an Inman contributor
by Dani Vanderboegh Aug 14
How 5 top brokerages revamped their training programs
As the industry shifted in unprecedented ways over the past year, many of the country's biggest brokerages upgraded their training strategies to better serve their agents
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 30
How property management firms can avoid staff turnover
The multifamily housing industry has long faced a high turnover rate, but ramping up online trainings and recognizing employee achievements could significantly help, according to a recent survey
How Corcoran Group shifted to focus on coaching to the moment
Corcoran Group shifted hard and fast to a fully virtual agent development program when the pandemic hit New York City mid-March. SVP of Learning and Development Marc Alter told Inman how his coaching team pivoted during the pandemic to best serve their agents
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 24
Valerie Garcia named VP of learning and development at Realvolve and Firepoint
Garcia brings 20 years of experience in real estate marketing and education to the role
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 10
7 ways you can take control and refocus your business
Just because the industry (and the world) is going through a major shift doesn't mean you can't quickly learn to adapt to the changing situation. As a Realtor, there's a lot you can do to bolster your business as you ride out the chaos
by Kendall Caputo Mar 23
4 ways brokerages can expand their agents' education
Opinion
Lasting success and agent longevity depend on recognizing that agents need access to helpful resources and continual support to operate at the highest level
by Jill Butler Apr 17