Pulse: What are the biggest mortgage challenges your clients face?
This week, we want to ask our readers about the common obstacles — complications, misunderstandings and mistakes — that clients often face as they navigate the mortgage process? How did you help overcome them?
by Inman Mar 17
How to know when a team member is about to split (and what to do about it)
Like it or not, at one point or another, one of your team members is going to think about leaving. So, it's never a bad idea to be prepared, to know what an antsy agent acts like and how to have an exit strategy. Here are a few tips
by Kathleen Black Mar 17
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or distant? 8 ways to combat burnout
Taking a break helps minimize and prevent burnout, but to truly mitigate it, agents must practice good work-life balance that goes beyond taking a vacay
by Jay Thompson Mar 17
Is independent contractor status for real estate agents coming to an end?
Opinion
If passed, the PRO Act would make the 'ABC' test for independent contractor status the law of the land and would classify most real estate professionals and almost all other gig workers as employees
by Bernice Ross Mar 16
How to build a deeper referral base: Prioritize local, engaging content
MoveMeToTX Team Leader Katie Day shared with attendees at Connect Now strategies for engaging with past clients to keep referrals flowing
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 16
Teams help agents hone specialties, fast track growth
A group of panelists argued at Connect Now on Tuesday that real estate teams have an array of benefits for agents, and that teams will only become more popular
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Teams likely to 'increase in market share' as brokerage margins sputter
Panelists at Inman Connect Now argued that teams are nimble, and can provide significant value to both consumers and real estate professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Pulse: How our readers are educating clients about mortgage and alt finance
This week, our readers share how they're educating their clients about one of the most important facets of the homebuying process — financing the biggest purchase of their lives
by Inman Mar 16
Eyes on Houston: Why the city is becoming a dream location
As an agent, investor and relocation specialist in Houston, Natasha Carroll knows the city's housing market inside out. Here's her take on why Houston is becoming an ideal destination for many
by Victoria Kennedy Mar 16
How this franchise is growing its business by planting trees
Realty ONE Group is planting one tree for every closed transaction. We talked to founder and CEO Kuba Jewgieniew to find out how the company is supporting its agents while furthering its commitment to the environment
by Rachael Hite Mar 16
Agent/broker perspective: Should brokerages police industry violations?
Opinion
It's up to us as a profession to uphold high standards and accept nothing less than the behavior reflected in the NAR's Code of Ethics
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 16
How indies can thrive in today's market
Opinion
There are challenges, but the rewards of charting your own course are even greater
by Mark Choey AND Chris Lim Mar 16
Can't stay away: Tomer Fridman returns to Compass
After spending a little over one month at Hilton & Hyland, the broker and his 11-person team have made a reversal and returned to Compass
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 15