So you want to start your career on a team? Here’s what to know
Agents who thrive on teams aren’t always the most talented on Day 1, coach Verl Workman writes, but they have the best attitudes and are willing to follow a proven system
by Verl Workman Feb 9
Four pairs of hands, each providing a piece of a puzzle to reflect how real estate teams work.
A strong team doesn’t just help new agents close deals, coach Verl Workman writes. It teaches them how to build a real business with real structure behind it
by Verl Workman Feb 5
higher-rate market
Don't leave buyers high and dry amid higher interest rates, coach Verl Workman writes. Develop financial and negotiation strategies to tap into the market, and help clients win
by Verl Workman Jan 13
words of the year
Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again
by Christy Murdock Dec 26
Retention systems that keep agents loyal (even when opportunity knocks)
Real estate agent retention isn’t about locking people in, coach Verl Workman writes. It’s about building something they don’t want to leave
by Verl Workman Dec 22
real estate agent recruiting
Agents don’t just want a place to hang their license, coach Verl Workman writes. They want leadership they trust and a story they can be part of
by Verl Workman Dec 16
Mahala Landin Team
‘Accountability is love,’ team leader Mahala Landin says. Find out how Carolina Collective Realty keeps it at the core of every meeting, training and celebration with coach Verl Workman
by Verl Workman Dec 15
Listing leverage: How to win the game of securing sellers
Agents who wait for listings to fall in their lap are going to starve, Verl Workman writes. Agents who execute? They’ll own their markets
by Verl Workman Dec 2
SMART goals and STUPID goals
Forget everything you think you know about goal-setting. Coach Verl Workman helps you lean into the power of STUPID goals to fuel your real estate business in 2026
by Verl Workman Nov 18
2025 economic indicators
This week on The Download, Inman reporters break down the late-2025 economic trends affecting your clients and your real estate business
by Christy Murdock Nov 10
An image of worried faces on money to symbolize commission anxiety.
Agents don't need more money, Verl Workman writes. They need more motivation and the confidence to achieve their professional goals in today's market
by Verl Workman Nov 6
An image of a hand holding a magnet attracting little people to represent agent retention and what real estate agents want in a brokerage.
Recruiting and retention aren't just about branding or commission splits. Verl Workman shares what agents really need from their next brokerage
by Verl Workman Oct 14
Real estate agent adapting to pressure with innovation
Pressure creates diamonds and refines real estate professionals, Verl Workman writes, when you rethink the way you look at the current market
by Verl Workman Sep 24
Two people having the price reduction conversation in a home.
Coach Verl Workman outlines how to fix what real estate agents say when the home isn’t selling and what the homeowner hears when the agent speaks
by Verl Workman Sep 9
Two women in a home in a skills-based real estate market.
The market has shifted. If you’re working the same way you did a year ago, you’re likely getting half the results, coach Verl Workman writes. Talent is rewarded over timing
by Verl Workman Aug 22