Pick a focus word for 2020 and keep it in your mind
Opinion
You might already have your resolutions and goals set, but do you have a focus word?
by Jay Thompson Jan 2
What will 2020 bring? A look back at the past decade
Opinion
As we roll into the next decade, look ahead, think like the consumer, watch for trends and don’t get stuck in the past
by Jay Thompson Dec 11
Do something! Don't shrug off the 'Newsday' investigation
Opinion
Don't let apathy take over amidst the festivities in the wake of the 'Newsday' investigation
by Jay Thompson Nov 26
Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate
Opinion
It’s well past time to face the ugly truth — racial discrimination, as pointed out in the Newsday study, is happening in real estate. Denying it won’t make it go away
by Jay Thompson Nov 20
What makes Inman Connect a must-attend event?
Opinion
You can make real-life, long-lasting, legit connections and friends
by Jay Thompson Nov 15
Are open houses too dangerous to justify?
Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Why 'coming soon' listings need to be governed
Opinion
People need to stop thinking of coming soons and pocket listings as identical. They aren’t, and they each need their own rules
by Jay Thompson Nov 6
Pocket listings are bad for consumers — period
Opinion
The MLS functions because of bilateral cooperation and compensation. You have to 'pay to play,' and you pay with providing your listings
by Jay Thompson Oct 30
Bret Calltharp
Calltharp, Zillow's director of industry outreach, is set to leave the real estate tech behemoth to work with agents
by Patrick Kearns Oct 29
Need a 2020 business plan? (Re)treat yourself
Sometimes, you need to isolate yourself from the world to gain clarity
by Jay Thompson Oct 23
How to defend your online reputation
A review and testimonial are completely different things and should be strategized accordingly
by Jay Thompson Oct 9
Online reviews: 5 critical questions agents ask
Opinion
Obviously, the most crucial step in getting reviews is asking for them, but how you ask deserves just as much weight
by Jay Thompson Oct 2
Real estate vlogger slams NAR for failing to defend against iBuyers
'Why don't you help us,' Frank Garay pleas of the National Association of Realtors in a YouTube video posted Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Surveillance footage shows agent viciously attacked at open house
Police are on the lookout for a man who was captured groping and pushing a Keller Williams agent on camera
Say it ain’t so: The 2 toughest things to say to clients
Opinion
You might just find that by being upfront you cement a positive perception in your clients' eyes and wind up actually increasing your business
by Jay Thompson Sep 18