HomeSmart acquires Champions Real Estate Group, expands in Texas
The acquisition of Champions, which has been serving the Houston market for 20 years, adds to HomeSmart’s agent count by 1,800, bringing its total headcount to nearly 25,000 agents 
by Ben Verde Jan 6
5 tips to boost listing descriptions
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
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 6
Credit report errors are harming mortgage borrowers: Fed watchdog
Credit bureaus have 'little incentive to treat consumers fairly when their credit reports have errors,' according to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, which analyzed 700K complaints
by Matt Carter Jan 6
Retaining talent in 2022: 5 tips for keeping your team happy
This year will be all about the employee — more specifically, the year of honoring the choices of the individual. Here are the top 5 workplace trends leaders should be aware of
22 ways to generate real estate listings in 2022
If your business is to be all that you want it to be this year, generating listings will be a big part of your growth. Implement one or many of these tried-and-true strategies — and you will have your best year ever
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 6
What separates a B-team from an A-team? These 3 factors
In every business or sport, the difference between good and great is significant when you look at results. However, when you look at the work itself, it's usually the small things that elevate a B-team to an A-team
by Chris Pollinger Jan 6
The real estate agents who stormed the Capitol: Where are they now?
Jenna Ryan, Klete Keller and Libby Andrews have had a tumultuous year. Here's what they're up to now as the attempted insurrection at the Capitol notches a grim 1-year anniversary
Flyhomes will cover closing costs — but only if you use their agent
Homebuyers represented by partner agents will still pay closing costs, and could be on the hook for 1% convenience fee, Flyhomes executives confirmed with Inman
by Matt Carter Jan 5
Check yourself: How to avoid sharing misinformation online
In the real estate business, your integrity and reputation are everything. Fact checking and asking the important questions help keep you from sharing anything you're going to regret
by Jay Thompson Jan 5
10 highly creative ways to market your business in 2022
Tired of the same old marketing gimmicks? Here are a few new ways to get your brand out there in 2022, from custom coasters and tennis balls to t-shirts and billboards
by Bernice Ross Jan 5
The real estate agent’s guide to grammar
Craft cleaner, more effective copy, and avoid the pitfalls associated with error-filled prose. Here's how real estate agents can hone their writing chops
by Christy Murdock Jan 5
How to deal with bad reviews as a Realtor in 2022
Opinion
No one wants to be on the receiving end of bad word of mouth, but it's best to be prepared. Here's how to handle it when things go wrong
by Jay Thompson Jan 5
Readers share what drives them nuts as agents
Inflated egos, bad communication, lack of proper knowledge (and respect) — this week, readers blow off some steam and share some things in real estate that really get on their nerves
by Inman Jan 5