How to look like a pro: 5 marketing strategies for new agents
Worried about coming across as a rookie? Here's how to use your marketing and messaging to redirect your audience away from your lack of experience and prove your value
by Christy Murdock Jul 12
New to real estate? 5 key career decisions that'll set you up right
With so many real estate agents calling it quits within the first couple of years, those early-career decisions can prove to be vital in setting you up for long-term success
by Christy Murdock Jul 8
A Coldwell Banker broker shares what it's like to be a seller right now
Kris Darwin, a Coldwell Banker sales manager in Louisiana, shares how an agent's sales pitch taught her an important lesson about relationships and empathy
by Marian McPherson Apr 30
What do clients need in 2021? 8 skills every agent must nail
Opinion
In today’s frenzied markets, real estate agents have to be on top of every aspect of the deal. Here’s what buyers and sellers should expect from agents
by Cara Ameer Mar 9
3 cost-effective ways to use Facebook ads to get more clients
If you’re looking to get started with real estate Facebook ads, start with these battlefield-tested strategies that will boost your business
by Alex Craig Mar 8
How agents can prepare for (an even busier) spring right now
Opinion
Here are 3 easy ways agents can prepare for a potentially hustling and bustling spring marketplace even without the downtime that a slow winter market usually provides
by Anthony West Mar 2
A bad buying experience launched this RE/MAX agent's career
Not having the best agent experience when he bought his first home 'lit the fire underneath' Jared Housier and inspired him to make the process better for other buyers
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 15
Inman Handbook on digital lead generation
Paid or organic? Email marketing or direct mail? The Inman Handbook on lead generation is here to help you understand the nuance in lead types, qualification and marketing tactics
by Craig C. Rowe Feb 8
The 10 most-read contributed stories of 2020
Crisis communication, adjusting to our new normal and navigating a hot market were top-of-mind for readers this year
by Inman Dec 25
Perfect the handwritten note! 5 examples you’ll want to steal
Correspondence is an art, not a science, but these tips will help make your client thank-you notes (and videos) easier to create
by Christy Murdock Nov 29
Why referrals should have a place in your sales strategy
Opinion
Both prospecting and marketing are important, but your sales strategy is not a two-legged stool. It is a three-legged stool, and the third leg should be your referral plan
by Inman Oct 9
3 communication tips for forging stronger relationships
Good communication can make your team stronger and your clients more committed to seeking your expertise and services — which is why you have to get it right. Here's how to sharpen your communication skills
by Mauricio Umansky Aug 20
Forget thoughtless mass emails: Focus on a personalized approach
By incorporating a customized strategy, you will strengthen the core connection that people in your sphere have with you and remind them that you are someone they know, like and trust
by Brandon Doyle Jul 20
Sharpen your axe! 5 tips for nurturing your sphere of influence
Whether you're a newly minted agent or a seasoned pro, these tried-and-true strategies can help create and connect with your sphere of influence — even in uncertain times.
by Nick Waldner Jul 8
Cloze excels in empowering real estate relationships
Opinion
First reviewed 5 years ago, this powerful, mobile-first CRM continues to standout as an advanced way to focus on existing relationships as a source of new business
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 22