10 unique strategies to create listings where there are none
Opinion
Generating listings in today's competitive market can be done — as long as you have the marketing savvy and tech tools to help you. Bernice Ross spells out some top options to consider for your business
by Bernice Ross Apr 19
14 insightful tips for agents looking to save money in their business
From resisting shiny objects (so to speak) to taking advantage of local intern pools, here's how industry experts say agents can save their pennies in an ever-shifting market
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 18
Agent retention woes? 4 tips to help reduce attrition
Opinion
The real estate industry has an abysmal agent retention rate. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Marcus Larrea, co-founder of Palm Paradise Real Estate, gives his winning formula for keeping agents happy and engaged, with your culture intact
by Marcus Larrea Apr 18
21 social skills today's real estate agents need
Opinion
If you’re new to real estate, here’s a quick how-to on getting up to speed socially with other agents. From client expectations to putting yourself out there, here’s what you should know
by Christy Murdock Apr 15
Leads, glamor, contracts: Survive the minefields of being a new agent
Newer agents sometimes come to real estate with the wrong expectations, or with little understanding of things like contracts and negotiation. Here's how the pros suggest avoiding those mistakes
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 15
How to win a bidding war against a buyer who's paying all cash
Opinion
There are smart ways to overcome a cash offer for that apartment, condo or co-op your buyer really wants. Here's how to go about making your buyer's offer more competitive
Creating change: A guide to getting involved as an agent
Doing good in your community is good for you and good for business. Here's how to get started on your charitable journey
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 14
Feeling self-doubt? 4 tips for leading through imposter syndrome
Opinion
You may experience imposter syndrome from time to time as your business grows, you take on a new role in your real estate team, or when you are presented with a new and exciting opportunity. These feelings can be overcome so that everyone succeeds
by Adam Hergenrother Apr 14
'Bigger is not always better': 5 tips to elevate your social media
Regardless of how you feel about it, in this day and age, social media is a powerful tool. Here's how to put it to work for your real estate business
by Ricardo Rodriguez Apr 14
'Time for a price reduction': Having the tough conversation with your sellers
Opinion
Robust seller's markets don't last forever. Now is the time to start tracking DOM, months of inventory and pricing trends so that you can have the tough conversations required when the market downturn occurs
by Bernice Ross Apr 13
7 practical ways real estate's biggest innovators are capitalizing on NFTs
Non-fungible tokens are all the rage in the financial industry right now, and are making their way into real estate in new and surprising ways. Trendsetters shared a few ideas with Inman
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 13
You shared the financial tips you wish you'd known as a newbie: Pulse
Last week, we asked readers about the smart money moves they wish they'd made when first starting out in real estate. From LLCs to market miscalculations, here's what you wish you had known
by Inman Apr 13
5 ways to give your agents what they need (whether they know it or not)
Creating an incredible experience for your agents takes thought and creativity. It starts with making them feel valued, connected and heard
by Mauricio Umansky Apr 13
Real Estate 101: Getting started with first-time homebuyers
First-time buyers need more hand-holding. Here are the questions you should ask and the ones you should answer
by Ellen Sykes Apr 12
How to help homesellers understand fair housing
Opinion
Most homeowners want to do the right thing, but they don’t always understand how they can unintentionally discriminate against a qualified buyer. Transparency and communication are the keys to ensuring optimal outcomes for everyone
by Teresa Boardman Apr 11