Realtors are cancelling memberships, hounding local boards and organizing petition drives days after NAR resisted calls Thursday to censure Bob Goldberg for his handling of misconduct claims
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Under the Clear Cooperation Policy, a listing can be 'withheld' from the MLS and become an office-exclusive listing
Inman reached out to more than 200 of the country's top agents by transaction sides and sales volume and asked 1 simple question: What's your advice for agents launching careers in 2022?
Opinion
If you must target seniors in your marketing, please treat them with respect, and know that when the say 'no' they mean it
Here's the skinny on the critical info new agents need that they’ll never tell you in licensing class
The former shortstop dropped $9.9 million for the co-op in the legendary Beresford Building at 211 Central Park West.
Opinion
St. Paul, Minnesota, recently enacted a new rent control ordinance, capping yearly rent increases at 3%, but is it actually progress for housing affordability? A St. Paul native and real estate pro weighs in
Opinion
Quitting — a job, a person, a brokerage, a business plan — can often be a way to have more by having less
Opinion
For the past few years, we've been told to look on the bright side. Especially as real estate agents, positivity often comes with the job. But can too much positivity turn toxic?
Opinion
What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn't address is affordable housing. 'Housing is a necessity,' says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here's why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly
Opinion
As a Realtor and broker-owner of Boardman Realty, Teresa Boardman has vast experience working in and running an independent brokerage. Here's her take on what it's like to be an indie broker and what the future might look like
Opinion
The best thing we can do for our businesses is be honest about the services we provide, how we work and even how the industry itself works. We need to promote our services without suggesting that the competition is greedy, incompetent or unethical
Opinion
As fewer companies dominate the scene and own the software it takes to run a real estate business, prices will go up while customer service and innovation decline
For agents, staying safe on the job includes protecting yourself against COVID-19, but discussion of pandemic protocols has been largely absent from Realtor Safety Month
Opinion
NAR is the face of real estate — a nice big target to blame when something needs to be fixed. But here's why it's really up to real estate brokerages to raise their standards
Opinion
It doesn’t matter how easy it is to provide feedback through technology now — some buyer’s agents are just not going to do it. There isn’t any point in making a big deal out of it. Here's why
Opinion
If home prices are at an all-time high, how can we say that commissions are going down? Here's what agents might not be noticing when it comes to their commission
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
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Know where the line is between excellent customer service and getting into areas that are beyond the scope of a real estate agent. Here's why
Opinion
Working on a commission-only basis isn’t without risk. The biggest part of the job is looking for work each day. Here are the lessons this broker wishes she'd known before jumping in
Pride Month is a great time for all of our industry to join with us and become allies in the community, while making sure LGBTQ+ homebuyers have the same housing opportunities as everyone else
Opinion
In real estate, transparency should matter. However, there's a lot of self-promotional marketing in the industry that falls firmly in the gray areas between truth and fiction
Opinion
Here's why the concepts of office exclusives, designated agency and double-dipping are a big no-no to this broker
Opinion
What we really need is more housing — especially affordable housing. Prices are still going up, and soon, there won’t be any houses priced low enough to be affordable for people who are within the income limits that qualify them for financial help
In this market, agents are working around the clock to write offer after offer for would-be buyers while also trying to soothe their jangled nerves. So, how can they avoid reaching a breaking point?
Think branding is just logos and pretty pictures? It goes deeper than that — and if it doesn’t, it should. Focus on these areas to ensure your brand is a true reflection of your real estate business
Forget business as usual. Get in touch with the realities of the present moment to develop deeper relationships with your team and your clients
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There are challenges, but the rewards of charting your own course are even greater
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First-time buyers come with particular concerns. Here’s how agents can address the stress.
Follow these proven practices to create a team culture that attracts — and retains — successful agents and employees
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In an open letter to the industry, these two CEOs explain why change and challenges are good for real estate professionals
Here’s how agents are seizing the opportunity provided by change to grow and thrive
Don't make the major mistake of not communicating with your clients and prospects during this time of uncertainty. It could define the rest of your career. Here's how to do it right
From home defects to title issues, there are so many problems that can undermine a smooth closing. Here are 6 of the biggest hurdles that can stall the process — and how to prevent them
The goal of every recruiting interview is the same — hiring the right person for the job. But how do you make sure that the talent is a match made in heaven for your team? By asking these 10 questions
Ready to invest in real estate? First, you have to evaluate your potential investment using data. Here are the main financial metrics you should be using before making the final decision
The suits exemplify patterns of behavior that other agents have alleged against SetSchedule, both in online forums and directly to Inman
Inman compiled a list of savvy responses to non-committal or less-than-cooperative buyers and sellers, though agents should not use those that don't apply in certain cases
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12 real estate leaders share the decisions that helped shape their businesses
The 'Two and a Half Men' star has been trying to sell the property for a year
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The Ellis Team was with KW for nearly 2 years and RE/MAX for nearly 18 before that. Now they are betting against franchises for their group — here’s why
Showcase your new listing while branding yourself as a player in your real estate market
The imaging company is opening its platform up to third-party cameras and reducing prices to $10 per month for public file storage
If we can break out of the cycle of wanting more and enter a place of wanting better, we stand to win as an industry
This tried-and-true method is taught by countless high-priced coaches around the world
Startup allows landlords to collect year’s rent all at once
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The people will vote on June 19
Show gratitude to your top producers with a little time to unwind
A set tech plan can facilitate growth for your large or boutique brokerage
Agents will be more receptive when you engage them with positivity
Tap into your audience’s interests to truly engage them
Following the news of Hugh Hefner's death, the iconic property could surpass recent $100M sale price
It’s simple: traffic, front door, follow up, convert and follow up
Help your clients understand that these simple tips will showcase the home’s best assets, appeal to the largest audience of buyers and sell it quickly
While some are still battling flood waters in their markets, others are emerging from the effects of Hurricane Harvey
Keep communication open and honest for easier deals and a more pleasant experience for everyone
Automabots developer Grant Gould had been supporting the firm with his own funds
