3 brokers share 7 tips for guiding new real estate agents
3 brokers share 7 tips for guiding new real estate agents
Three real estate brokers share how they help new agents navigate bidding wars, manage finances, and keep their sanity while building their business
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
'It's a two-way conversation:' 8 tips for social media naysayers
'It's a two-way conversation:' 8 tips for social media naysayers
If you question what value social media really adds to your business, don't. Point blank, it gives real estate agents way more reach than they could get offline. It's not for everyone, but here are some tips to make getting started easier
by Jenny Usaj Jul 30
Olympian to agent: Swimmer Ryan Cochrane talks to Inman about his transition
Olympian to agent: Swimmer Ryan Cochrane talks to Inman about his transition
Ryan Cochrane, who won 2 medals for Canada in past Olympic Games, spoke to Inman about his Olympics career, watching from the sidelines and getting his sea legs in real estate
by Veronika Bondarenko Jul 30
Compass makes its move into Minneapolis
Compass makes its move into Minneapolis
Compass has expanded into its ninth new market since its April initial public offering. Seven top agents will establish the brokerage's presence in Minneapolis
by Marian McPherson Jul 30
Aaron Kirman Group expands operations into Orange County
Aaron Kirman Group expands operations into Orange County
Former NFL cornerback-turned luxury agent Morgan Trent will serve in the role of managing director for the new market
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 30
The Real Word: Does this new Connecticut law jeopardize teams?
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The Real Word: Does this new Connecticut law jeopardize teams?
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new law put into place that affects Connecticut real estate teams, how telling a couple to get counseling led to more deals for one agent, and Brad Inman’s big announcement
by Byron Lazine Jul 30
7 truths new agents need to know about short sales
7 truths new agents need to know about short sales
Short sales can help homeowners in need get out of a financial obligation they can no longer afford ethically — but only when handled right
by Nicole Espinosa Jul 30
SEO made simple: 2 main things agents should focus on
SEO made simple: 2 main things agents should focus on
Optimizing your website for SEO can be a daunting task for a lot of agents — but it's key to driving potential leads to your business. Here are 2 simple ways you can improve your site's visibility
by Kate Hulbert Jul 29
No budget, no worries: How to market yourself as a brand new agent
No budget, no worries: How to market yourself as a brand new agent
Here are three great ways to get the ball rolling in the marketing department as a brand new real estate agent on the cheap
by Kevin Hoover Jul 29
After a pause, iBuyers are back in a big way: Mike DelPrete
After a pause, iBuyers are back in a big way: Mike DelPrete
Driven by high purchase and sale volumes and the rise in home values, iBuyers will have blowout quarters with record revenues
by Mike DelPrete Jul 29
New agents: How you handle rejection can make or break you
New agents: How you handle rejection can make or break you
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
by Teresa Boardman Jul 29
5 nifty (and thrifty) social media marketing ideas
5 nifty (and thrifty) social media marketing ideas
If you know where to look, you'll find that the digital space is chock-full of free resources and tools you can use to up your social media marketing game. Here are a few.
by Katie Lance Jul 29
3 ways agents can help today's savvy, educated buyers and sellers
3 ways agents can help today's savvy, educated buyers and sellers
Online resources can give buyers and sellers an advantage when it comes to accessing information on the market and current listings. But nothing can replace the expertise and knowledge of an experienced agent
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jul 29