Pulse: What's your best piece of advice for newbies in a shifting market?
Pulse: What's your best piece of advice for newbies in a shifting market?
Now that things are starting to show signs of slowing down, what do new agents need to know? What's the most crucial piece of advice you can offer them?
by Inman Jul 21
Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?
Opinion
Agent/broker perspective: Short-term rental services — friend or foe?
An agent wants to know if the short-term rental trend is worth her time, energy and focus — and if the risks are worth the effort. What advice should her broker give her?
by Anthony Askowitz Jul 21
Agents can take charge of their social media using these tools, tips
Agents can take charge of their social media using these tools, tips
During a recent Connect Now workshop, a top social media expert said one of the biggest mistakes agents make is being hands-off with their social media pages
by Daniel Houston Jul 20
How to give your clients the best advice and information
How to give your clients the best advice and information
Your clients rely on you for reliable, accurate information. Here are some things to consider before you act on or pass along something you’ve heard or read
by Christy Murdock Jul 20
How to leverage technology and win bidding wars
How to leverage technology and win bidding wars
At Connect Now on Tuesday, Mark Choey, founder and CEO of HighNote, spoke to two California-based agents about how technology is helping them close deals
by Libertina Brandt Jul 20
The 9 reasons most new real estate agents don't succeed
The 9 reasons most new real estate agents don't succeed
Richard Lombari, a broker with over 30 years of experience, reveals the list he uses when interviewing new agents to see if they are up for the challenge
by Libertina Brandt Jul 20
The market is slowing: doldrums or shift?
Opinion
The market is slowing: doldrums or shift?
There is no doubt that the market is slowing. The big question is, 'Are we seeing the normal summer slowdown, or is this the long-anticipated shift?'
by Carl Medford Jul 20
Billion-dollar brokers reveal their secrets to success
Billion-dollar brokers reveal their secrets to success
At Inman Connect on Tuesday, Brad Inman spoke to Jonathan Spears and duo Dolly and Jenny Lenz about the factors that led to the success of recent deals
by Libertina Brandt Jul 20
Richard Ferrari named new CEO of Douglas Elliman New York
Richard Ferrari named new CEO of Douglas Elliman New York
Former CEO Steven James departed in April for Berkshire Hathaway's HomeServices of America
by Veronika Bondarenko Jul 20
@properties expands franchise business into Dallas
@properties expands franchise business into Dallas
Jerry Mooty, Jr., will build @properties third-ever brokerage with backing from the owner of the Dallas Cowboys
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 20
Lesson Learned: Overcome any objections with exemplary performance
Lesson Learned: Overcome any objections with exemplary performance
Find out how Florida real estate agent Jonathan Spears surpassed $1B in career sales before the age of 30
by Christy Murdock Jul 20
Did Biden just upend licensing and education requirements nationally?
Opinion
Did Biden just upend licensing and education requirements nationally?
President Biden's latest executive order could impose an unnecessary burden on those who seek to do business in a different state. Here's how it can impact the real estate industry
by Bernice Ross Jul 20
Pulse: Readers share their biggest agent pet peeves
Pulse: Readers share their biggest agent pet peeves
From agents incorrectly (and lazily) filling out contracts to bad communication habits, here are all the pet peeves you've flagged to us this past week
by Inman Jul 20