Is your new hire ready to run? Tips to help you onboard like you mean it
Opinion
Have you planned enough time to onboard your new team members so they stay past day one? Here are a few of the common mistakes brokers make with their new hires
by Joel Lock Aug 4
Tongue-tied when explaining your commission? You need this list
Opinion
Every dollar counts, especially in a tight economy. If you are not explaining the full depth of your services, sellers may want to cut your commission short
Cheat Sheet: 9 essential real estate reads you need right now
Opinion
Short on time for reading? Check out this cheat sheet for the best real estate reads for your business and get inspired in a flash
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 26
Your bread and butter: 3 ways to build and retain a dream team
Opinion
Building teams, recruiting the right people and retaining quality agents are the bread and butter of the real estate industry. It's up to brokerage leadership to keep talent engaged, happy and producing at their top potential
by Anthony Hitt Jul 26
Has your pipeline caught a cold? Best cures for reviving your CRM
Opinion
If the market shift has stalled out your CRM, it may be time to reset. Not sure where to start? We are here to diagnose and cure your CRM woes
by Rachael Hite Jul 25
Don't get it twisted: How to untangle the new market conditions and build back
Opinion
If your summer fun has been upended by the market shift you are not alone. Things are complicated at best, and it is time to choose your path forward
by Rachael Hite Jul 22
Ignore your MLS stats and head-in-the-sand optimists
Opinion
Opinions about appreciation and market speculation are rampant at the water cooler. Before you jump in with your opinion make sure to do the math on your local market
by Jeff Glover Jul 18
3 ways to keep the door open to homeownership for discouraged buyers
If your potential buyers are ready to give up, don't let them throw in the towel yet. Try these three strategies to help open up new opportunities in a challenging market
by Laura Adams Jul 14
Is your 2022 business plan holding up? Time for a reboot
Opinion
Many agents are taking a beat to rethink their business plans they wrote at the beginning of 2022. Is your plan ready to shift with the market?
by B. J. Sonderman Jul 8
Forget what you know about retirees. Here's what they're looking for now
Opinion
Don't be discouraged if your newly retired homebuyer clients are taking their time. These clients know what they want and are willing to wait for the perfect home
by Luke Babich Jul 7
Frustrated with inventory? 5 tips for getting creative
Opinion
Many agents are frustrated with low inventory on both sides of the transaction. Try these strategies to create inventory for your clients and find a pathway to under contract
by Julie Busby Jul 6
Customers are telling us what they want. We need to listen
Opinion
Today's consumers are not shy about voicing what they want, and savvy agents know how important it is to listen
by Kris Lindahl Jun 14
Goodbye burnout! 5 strategies to reduce real estate stress
Opinion
Coach Darryl Davis shares tips for how to stop the burnout, reenergize and empower yourself to achieve more with less stress
by Darryl Davis May 9
Agents say they're optimistic about 2022 — but COVID questions linger
Published earlier this week, Inman's latest Agent Appreciation survey also revealed that most real estate agents see inventory shortages as one of 2022's biggest challenges
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 7
5 habits of agents who effectively prospect the affluent (Part 5)
In this weekly series, David Friedman shares the five keystones for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury. This week, learn how to build trust by listening and asking the right questions
by David Friedman Nov 9