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New agents should master these simple, tried-and-true staging techniques to ensure that every listing looks and feels its best

Here are 10 hypothetical situations to help illustrate how you can avoid some very real legal and ethical problems

Real estate is one of the few industries where you can go full speed right out the gate. As long as you can position yourself to be top-of-mind, landing new listings will be much easier and more consistent

What's the most important piece of information and industry-related advice you wish you'd have been armed with early on in your career? This week, our readers weigh in

Hit the ground running by following these best practices for managing your time wisely and getting more done

Money, satisfaction, enjoyment — here’s how to have a more gratifying career

As a newbie with little experience, whipping up a robust marketing plan can feel like an impossible task. Here is a month-by-month breakdown to get you through your first year in real estate

Whether you're a newbie or a seasoned pro, chances are you've experienced the pain and disappointment of a flopped deal. This week, we're asking you to share your experience. What happened, and what did you learn?

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

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

Creating content is a great way to draw visitors and potential clients to your website. But what if your content-creation strategy isn't working? Chances are, you're making one of these mistakes

Real estate agents who can discuss various options and installation methods for older homes and fixer-uppers will clearly have an advantage when working with buyers

Having a real estate broker who embodies these crucial traits could make the difference between your success or failure as a new agent

Ever had a deal fall through? You're not alone. This week, readers share stories of failed transactions, what went wrong and what they learned

From generating leads to preserving those connections, there's a lot you need to master as an agent. But never fear, dear rookie. Here, Inman contributor Jimmy Burgess will arm you with tips, tricks and time-tested strategies to build those lifetime relationships

You know you should be writing notes to clients and colleagues but aren't sure what to say? Never suffer from writer's block again with these tips and templates to help you write the right note for every occasion

With a sizzling-hot summer ahead, these tried-and-true strategies will help new luxury agents prepare for a successful selling season

Find out how Florida real estate agent Jonathan Spears surpassed $1B in career sales before the age of 30

Your clients rely on you for reliable, accurate information. Here are some things to consider before you act on or pass along something you’ve heard or read

According to a recent BoxBrownie study, most real estate listings suffer from one thing: a lack of good visuals. Whether you're a newbie or a more experienced agent, here are a few tips you need to know about getting listing visuals right

Richard Lombari, a broker with over 30 years of experience, reveals the list he uses when interviewing new agents to see if they are up for the challenge

Now that things are starting to show signs of slowing down, what do new agents need to know? What's the most crucial piece of advice you can offer them?

Making connections is a crucial part of being a real estate agent. But if you're new to the scene, with no contacts at all, where do you even start? Here are a few tips for finding those potential clients

To handle the commission objection with utmost confidence, you have to first know your value. These five reasons that illustrate why you’re worth every penny are truly just the tip of the iceberg

If you're a new agent, learning a thing or two about a home's most sought-after features will go a long way in helping you stand out with clients

Put these ingredients in place for every buyer lead you receive, and you’ll succeed with more ease and fewer headaches — while building that ever-elusive loyalty

Members of the Inman Coast to Coast Facebook group recently shared tips for new agents on how to change with the times as the market experiences a moderate slowdown

Agents misrepresent themselves and aspects of their transaction, sometimes without even knowing it, according to broker and ethics hearing officer Barbara Betts

Answer yes or no to the following 10 questions, and see how you score on the 'most likely to succeed in real estate' scale

It's important to maintain connections because your business often depends on the quality of those relationships. But here's why you shouldn't neglect strangers and acquaintances

People have all sorts of reasons for choosing another agent, and rejection is just part of the job. New agents need to understand and learn how to move past this fast. Here's why

Here are three great ways to get the ball rolling in the marketing department as a brand new real estate agent on the cheap

Optimizing your website for SEO can be a daunting task for a lot of agents — but it's key to driving potential leads to your business. Here are 2 simple ways you can improve your site's visibility

Dealing with rejection is never easy, but staying positive and learning from the past will benefit you in the long run. Here's how to bounce back when you've been shot down

From utilizing professional photography to tapping into your sphere, here are some essential tips newbies need to know about marketing listings

Making mistakes in real estate (especially when you're first starting out) is inevitable. However, if you approach failure with the right attitude, commit to the practice and tap into the expertise of mentors, you'll grow in this business

With the market starting to cool, now's a good time to check in with your agents. Are they on track with their goals? Here's how to make the most of agent check-ins and successfully plan for the upcoming year

Want to become the unofficial mayor of your neighborhood? Market dominance starts with in-depth local knowledge and all-in commitment.

Here’s the proven four-step plan Carl Medford’s team uses at listing appointments to help bring sellers back to reality and win the listing

New agents are a big part of a brokerage’s success. A good way to attract and recruit them is through effective and eye-catching marketing and branding campaigns that highlight your brokerage’s key differentiators. Here are a few tips

Want to find out how to boost your presence on two of the most powerful social media platforms? Social media guru Katie Lance shares her top tools and tips for Facebook and Instagram

The authors of 'Exactly What to Say for Real Estate Agents' provided 30 magic words to help agents have the tough conversations. Here, Bernice Ross boils down the top takeaways

Here are 99 ideas for blog topics that can reach real estate sellers. These content ideas are useful for all online mediums — don't limit yourself to blog posts

Is your client a lion, otter, golden retriever or beaver? Here is a quick and easy way to identify which personality your prospective client has so you can adapt your presentation style to win the day

Find out how good your closing skills are by answering these 10 questions

How does one go about learning their market? Whether you are brand new to the business or have been around since time immemorial, here are a few tips to help you stay ahead of a rapidly changing market — and your clients

Here are a few things to consider as you plan for next year

Establishing yourself as an expert, marketing yourself effectively and utilizing your network to make new connections will give you an edge over your competitors

App can help top producers off-load work that's beyond their pay-grade while helping new agents and aspirational assistants learn their market

Agents need to embrace personal branding and control their online presence now more than ever

Here are a few tips to help ensure that when your ideal clients search for a real estate agent, they'll find and get to know, like and trust you

Indie broker and team leader Kris Lindahl talks about his brokerage's scholarship program at Inman Connect Las Vegas

New agents often find success from the get-go when they approach every aspect of the job with confidence. As a leader, you can help rookies find their feet and grow that confidence by providing valuable advice, encouragement and motivation

Whether you’re a newbie just getting started or an experienced veteran, choosing a brokerage is something every agent faces at some point. By knowing what differentiates one firm from another, you suss through the heap and find the brokerage that will best fit your needs and goals

Building a business from the ground up takes time, resources and support. You'll also need a few helpful strategies to help ramp up your growth. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you up to speed at your new career

In September, approximately 2,200 agents licensed in the Florida beachside community of 70,000 were vying for just 674 listings. Is this the fate in store for the rest of the country?

A homeowner shopping purely on price isn’t convinced that real estate agents are worth the commission. Here's the best approach

It takes as little as 33 milliseconds for someone to form a first impression of you — so what are you doing to make sure you stand out? Here, top professionals from across the country share how they put their best selves forward

While some agents hit the new year running, others seem to be stuck in the mud, repeating the same mistakes from the previous year and going nowhere. Here are 4 key areas to master for 2022 to get your business going in the right direction

How can you make sure people actually open your email marketing? Send these four types of emails leads and past clients actually want to read, and you'll become the local expert they look forward to hearing from

Jay Thompson has attended 16 Inman Connect events and counting, and over the years, he's learned a few tips for making the absolute most of the networking event. Follow his lead and you will, too

When you’re first starting out, you may need some additional revenue streams to keep you afloat between commissions. Here are 12 side gigs you can incorporate into your business

Master the commitments you've made, and improve your business by following these simple steps to stay accountable

Start putting a plan in place for success next year while keeping your focus firmly fixed on your goals

Develop a big picture view of each month to ensure that you can feel good about what you’ve accomplished in 2022

Focus on setting your routines, and then fiercely protect them

Agents need to write listing descriptions for an array of marketing outlets these days. Here are a few tips on making property look better to buyers

Improving your skills? Starting a book club? Here are the top real estate reads that'll help you get better at everything — from sharpening your communication chops to upping your Facebook advertising game

If you're curious what other real estate agents are reading, we've got you covered. Here are the most-read how-to's from 2021

Sacramento-based agent Jessica LaMar shares her winding journey from Lululemon manager to rockstar rookie in the midst of a pandemic — and what she's learned about herself in the process

There isn't a one-size-fits-all approach to helping buyers compete in an all-cash world, but these tactics and strategies will help

Tracking and predicting conversions ensures more effective and consistent followup

Tight deadlines, long hours, a pandemic — real estate is stressful in 2022. Check out these mental health apps for real estate agents to ensure you're a priority even if the transaction gets chaotic

Many real estate agents find it intimidating to launch a social media presence, but the rewards are worthwhile

Connect Now panelists from Century 21, The Agency and RE/MAX share how they offer technology and networks where collaboration is the norm

A career in real estate means everyone needs to be on board. Here's how to talk to your family from the start so that they know what to expect

Changes are coming to markets and the real estate industry. Here's how team leaders can keep everyone on track and moving forward together

Authentic conversations with family and friends help new agents establish their sphere of influence and launch their real estate business

Establishing a real estate business plan will make you unstoppable because you’ll know your goals and you’ll know how to achieve them. Clarity leads to solid follow-up and execution

Aggravating mistakes end up costing you clients, time and money — and it's your reputation that takes the biggest hit

Not sure how to grow your knowledge and familiarize yourself with contemporary perspectives? These courses are a great place to start

The trick to learning and growth in this business is the same as it is for most things – start by asking the right questions 

Show your sellers you mean business when it comes to getting their listing the exposure needed for a successful sale using these ideas from Million Dollar Listing LA stars

With record-high numbers of Realtors and shifting trends in home inventory, agents need to be prepared to stay top-of-mind in the days ahead

Instead of focusing on the results themselves, focus on the activities that drive results. Use these methods to re-engage after an initial conversation and land the listing

Help clients sell on the open market, avoid giving away huge amounts of their equity to iBuyers and, if eligible, work with a Power Buyer to buy their next home before selling their current one

Reputation is everything in real estate, and the wrong share on social media can undermine years of goodwill. Find out how to check out information before you pass it along to others

Find out how NYC agents Jessica Chestler and Ben Jacobs learned that every deal has the potential to turn into an extraordinary opportunity

It used to be that a condo was where you took a buyer who couldn’t pass a co-op board. Now, however, it's easier for developers to finance a condominium and simpler for buyers to apply

There's so much to do, and to take in, this time of year. Here, find some ways to stay grounded, focused and ready for whatever the market throws your way this season

It’s the little things that matter most when it comes to making your workday more fun and productive

Sometimes it's OK to let a few things fall off the to-do list in order to prioritize the things that absolutely need to get done — and to keep one's mental health in check. But agents should be discerning in deciding what's ok to let go and what really can't be put off