Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week.
by Inman Jan 10
The work-life conundrum
A new survey from Inman showed that agents are relatively content with their work, though they are also putting in very long hours and devoting their weekends to their jobs
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 10
Realogy to shutter Climb, integrate it into Coldwell Banker
Coldwell Banker CEO Ryan Gorman said the move will allow members of both Coldwell Banker and Climb to take advantage of the former company's scale
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 9
Cliff-hanging Laguna Beach villa hits market for $27M
The estate was popular among the stars of old Hollywood in the 1930s and 1940s
Keeping It Real: Don't step on others — teach them
Opinion
Let the knowledge pour out of you. When you give away without expectations, the universe rewards it
by Peter Lorimer Jan 9
The Napa Valley agent juggling vineyards and a brutal fitness plan
This week, Hillary Ryan, founder of the Hillary Ryan Group in Napa Valley, California, balances work, family and physical fitness in the heart of Wine Country
by Inman Jan 9
What Gary Vaynerchuk told his sister when she started her real estate career
Gary Vee and Tom Ferry coached an an 8-year, stay-at-home mom Liz Novello back into business
by Inman Jan 9
NAR debuts fair housing plan, meets with HUD
The National Association of Realtors' new action plan will focus on accountability and training for agents and comes amid an industrywide discussion about discrimination
by Jim Dalrymple II Jan 8
How to appreciate your clients, so they'll appreciate you
Opinion
Communicate, follow up, show a little empathy, treat your clients how you’d want to be treated — do that, and they’ll walk away singing your praise
by Jay Thompson Jan 8
How to hit the sweet spot for your business in 2020 
Opinion
Leverage the wealth of data out there to make better business decisions in 2020
by Bernice Ross Jan 8
Smart-home tech for agents: Brilliant home control
Opinion
Brilliant's new system eliminates the frustration of switching between multiple apps to adjust lights, music and thermostat
by Brandon Doyle Jan 8
10 ways to live your best life
Opinion
Instead of looking at what everyone else is doing to level up, focus on the things that make you shine
by Christy Murdock Jan 8
Pulse: How do you show appreciation to your agents?
Agents are out in the trenches every day, pounding pavement, making deals happen. Tell us about the ways you show gratitude for their hard work
by Inman Jan 8