9 vital lessons one indie broker learned on her journey
Opinion
9 vital lessons one indie broker learned on her journey
If you're thinking about opening your own independent brokerage, here are a few things you should know
by Erica Ramus Nov 5
3 strategies to grow your business in a time of crisis
Opinion
3 strategies to grow your business in a time of crisis
It’s absolutely vital for agents to use this time to create and represent a powerful pivot in their businesses. Here are three strategies to help you do just that
by Kathleen Black Nov 5
Compass offers agents new solution for digital ad campaigns
Compass offers agents new solution for digital ad campaigns
The brokerage founded primarily on offering agents new technological advantages adds digital advertising to its suite of Marketing Center solutions
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 4
Amid uncertain election, real estate industry heads back to work
Amid uncertain election, real estate industry heads back to work
After a long presidential election night on Tuesday, real estate agents on Wednesday took a wait-and-see approach as millions of ballots remained uncounted
by Patrick Kearns Nov 4
5 ways to harness PR and stand out in today's market
5 ways to harness PR and stand out in today's market
PR is a vital component of achieving success in today’s cutthroat market. Here's how to push your business forward and reach the right clients by being strategic and working with PR pros
by Durée Ross Nov 4
Pulse: What's the biggest challenge indies face in 2021?
Pulse: What's the biggest challenge indies face in 2021?
This week, we're asking you, our readers, about the obstacles you're expecting to run into next year as an independent broker. How are you preparing for them?
by Inman Nov 4
How to heal our communities by giving back
How to heal our communities by giving back
When creating 2021 business plans, agents should think about ways to truly help their communities while gaining daily exposure at the same time. Here are a few ideas to consider
by Bernice Ross Nov 4
Opendoor and Zillow are losing tens of thousands on each iBuyer home: DelPrete
Opinion
Opendoor and Zillow are losing tens of thousands on each iBuyer home: DelPrete
Disruption in real estate is being led by companies — and shareholders — willing to bet and lose billions of dollars
by Mike DelPrete Nov 3
Americans head to the polls as real estate industry holds breath
Americans head to the polls as real estate industry holds breath
Voters have to choose between President Trump and Joe Biden as concerns about unprecedented voter intimidation, fraud and violence swirl around the country. Real estate agents like Ellen Sykes of Warburg Realty volunteered at voting centers across the US
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 3
Could we see a flurry of foreclosures in 2021?
Opinion
Could we see a flurry of foreclosures in 2021?
Although there is more demand for housing, there is also a higher risk of losing it, and many economic signs point to a rocky road ahead. Here's why this housing boom won't last
by Andrew Duguay Nov 3
Call your parents! How your loved ones can get you to your 2021 goals
Call your parents! How your loved ones can get you to your 2021 goals
Talking to family members, close friends and neighbors is one of the most fundamental conversations agents can have. Here's how they can help you find leads — plus a few tips
by Julie Nelson Nov 3
Pulse: How our readers are preparing for winter
Pulse: How our readers are preparing for winter
This week, our readers tell us what they're doing to prepare for the winter months ahead, covering topics like virtual learning and marketing. Here's what you had to say
by Inman Nov 3
Industries are encouraging voter participation — where is real estate?
Opinion
Industries are encouraging voter participation — where is real estate?
Offering employees time off to vote is a simple way many companies have been helping people exercise their rights without feeling pressed for time. But why has the real estate industry been absent from the conversation?
by Bess Freedman Nov 2