Your unique service proposition differentiates you. Here's how to communicate it effectively
Opinion
Agents must effectively and efficiently communicate the value they bring. The best way to do that is by differentiating yourself from 1.5  million other agents with truly stellar service and communication
by Tom Toole May 26
7 steps to give new real estate agents a leg up
Opinion
Don't shut down a new agent's enthusiasm. Instead, nurture their spark of greatness so that they can maximize the potential of their new real estate business
by Darryl Davis May 24
Compass expands to 30A, brings on Spears Group, more agents
With the move into 30A, the brokerage brings on 20 new agents in the region, who represented over $720M in sales volume in 2021, to better serve their clients
by Lillian Dickerson May 20
Here's what real estate team leaders need to do as the market shifts
Many agents entered real estate during a moment of unprecedented growth. Veteran team leaders at Connect Now shared their tips on how to guide agents through a market that isn't as strong
by Jim Dalrymple II May 19
Step out of the spotlight: How to be a standout team leader
Opinion
Being a standout leader can take many forms and often requires you to stand back and give support instead of grabbing the spotlight
by Santiago Arana May 18
How to take your team from zero to $130M in only 4 years
Opinion
At age 28, Juan Carlos Barreneche is one of the most successful agents in the US and founder of the Gold Bar Team. His two primary goals in life are to help people and to be financially free
by Bernice Ross May 18
Buyers got cold feet? 6 objection handlers to warm 'em up
Opinion
There is no question that rising interest rates have pushed us into a market shift. Here's how to have those all-important discussions with your buyer clients about timing, markets and budget
by Carl Medford May 17
Are you a leader? How to bring out the best in your people
Opinion
Knowing how to be the best leader you can be is the first step before you can really be effective in helping your team blossom and grow.
by Adam Hergenrother May 17
Out with the old and in with the new: 22 tips for a business detox
Opinion
Now is the time to envision your best self, ideal life and thriving business. Here's how to dive into a new way of working
by Rainy Hake Austin May 16
Don't wait, create! Help find hidden inventory for your buyers
Opinion
Inventory continues to be a challenge for all real estate agents, but you don’t have to wait passively for the market to provide inventory
by Tom Toole May 11
Will you negotiate commission? Here's what readers said
For some agents and brokers, the very idea of negotiating commission is taboo. For others, negotiation, even on commission is always on the table, especially in hyper-competitive markets
by Inman May 11
Working with sellers in a market shift: 7 dos and don'ts
Opinion
Whether you've noticed or not, the market has already started to shift. Those who embrace the new reality and effectively coach their clients will come out ahead
by Carl Medford May 10
3 ways to keep your team engaged, happy and productive during the 'Great Resignation' 
Opinion
The Great Resignation means that you need to pay extra attention to your team. Shift your focus so that your staff stays loyal and doesn't start looking elsewhere
by Marion Weiler May 9
'Reframe and repeat': 5 ways to be a better leader for your agents 
Opinion
Being a leader means not only being on top of your game, but also being in touch with the needs of your agents
by Santiago Arana May 9
Is your team model sustainable? Here's how to know
Inman reached out to industry experts and team leaders, who shared insights based on first-hand experience about what works and what doesn't. Here's what they had to say
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6