phone, social media
Opinion
Yes, you can ignore Threads, and you will stay in business, Inman contributor Teresa Boardman writes of Meta's latest social media offering. 'If you are on the fence, I am writing this for you'
by Teresa Boardman Jul 11
NAR hunkers down as agents push back: The Download
This week: As NAR dismisses harassment claims, women in the industry speak up about what they've seen — up close and personal
by Christy Murdock Jul 7
What kind of an impact will an hour of fair housing training have?
Opinion
How fair housing is taught matters. Unfortunately, writes broker-owner Teresa Boardman, most fair housing courses are worse than useless
by Teresa Boardman Jul 4
What is the meaning of full service?
Opinion
Does "full-service real estate" really mean anything or is it just something brokerages say to charge higher fees?
by Teresa Boardman Jun 8
Why stop there? Here are 13 more safety fields NAR could add
Opinion
While NAR plans to add new checkboxes for agent safety, they're leaving out some of the most common (and messy) hazards that agents face
by Teresa Boardman May 24
Agents, stay off my grass and don't knock on my door
Opinion
While the conversation around door-knocking is compelling, it's not a prerequisite for success in the real estate business
by Teresa Boardman May 19
Commissions may be going up, but are agents making less?
Opinion
As major brokerage brands settle the bombshell commission lawsuits, real estate agents will be discussing their commissions more than ever before
by Teresa Boardman May 16
Help your clients stay one step ahead of the scammers
Find out how to protect your clients from the proliferation of online scammers who are seeking to take advantage of them
by Teresa Boardman Apr 25
20 property photo crimes you should never commit
Forget bells and whistles. Get back to basics with one of your listing's most important marketing tools — great photography
by Teresa Boardman Apr 15
How well do you really understand real estate contracts?
Providing the highest level of client service means understanding the ins and outs of real estate contracts
by Teresa Boardman Apr 6
A new faucet? Hand sanitizer? The unlikely marketing spends that have a big payoff
Opinion
Marketing doesn't just come from online platforms and social media. Some of the most important things you need can be found nearby
by Teresa Boardman Mar 14
Office-exclusive listings are the same as pocket listings. Why doesn't NAR think so?
Opinion
Under the Clear Cooperation Policy, a listing can be 'withheld' from the MLS and become an office-exclusive listing
by Teresa Boardman Mar 2
Courses designed to 'raise the bar' don't go far enough
Opinion
It is the little things that happen every day that cause distrust and the accusation that Realtors are not professional enough. Here's how to make things better
by Teresa Boardman Feb 10
AI now complete with built-in stereotyping
Opinion
If you want to use the ChatGPT chatbot for marketing, you need to be aware of its limitations and potential drawbacks
by Teresa Boardman Jan 27
2023 may turn out to be the year for loud quitting
Opinion
Sometimes quitting is the right thing to do. Having a plan first is a good idea — but not required
by Teresa Boardman Jan 13