Feeling introverted? 7 tips for dealing with people again
Opinion
Here are a few helpful tips for those times when you need to cross over to the extrovert side as you get back out there
by Jay Thompson Jun 23
Returns, resignations, recruiting: Emerging issues teams face
Opinion
As the pandemic ends, teams are dealing with a shifting landscape that has a few surprises up its sleeve. Here are the top emerging challenges for teams
by Carl Medford Jun 22
Real (Estate) Talk: What one realty firm is doing to boost Black homeownership
Opinion
This year, the federal government has taken steps to recommit to fair housing, but what can be done locally? Here's what this Wisconsin firm is doing to help would-be homebuyers overcome barriers to homeownership
by Lee Davenport Jun 18
The Real Word: Why are there discrepancies in appraisals?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White invite Warren Sumner to discuss the appraisal process, plus Dave Ramsey vs. eXp, and a property website that was awarded a Webby honor
by Byron Lazine Jun 18
Inman Review: Can Roof take your lead capture to new heights?
Opinion
Roof is chat automation tool that plugs into brokerage websites to capture and nurture leads with traffic metrics and sharp persona-building
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 18
Does your advertising paint a true picture?
Opinion
In real estate, transparency should matter. However, there's a lot of self-promotional marketing in the industry that falls firmly in the gray areas between truth and fiction
by Teresa Boardman Jun 17
Revealed: the crucial reasons some agents fail on teams
Opinion
Why do so many agents on teams still fail to succeed? 
by Carl Medford Jun 14
Why 'do what you love, outsource the rest' is bad advice
Opinion
While hiring staff to take on tasks you’re not best at is a common way of growing a team, it can be incredibly costly to hire out a task you haven't mastered yet. Here’s what you should consider before opting to 'hire it out'
by Jeff Glover Jun 14
7 marketing tools that'll help you strategize business growth with ease
Opinion
Quality marketing drives business growth, but creating it can be overwhelming for busy real estate agents, especially amid a summer selling season that never ended. Here are a few tools to help
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 13
Be an off-market pro: 10 tips to find hidden inventory
Opinion
With more buyers competing for fewer homes, it’s more crucial than ever for agents to find ways to stay relevant. And the best way to do that is to bring your clients inventory they didn’t even know existed
by Greg Burns Jun 12
The New Normal: What if sellers become complacent?
Opinion
The pandemic dramatically shortened the listing and selling process, and forced buyers to become decisive about what they want. Now that sellers have gotten a taste of it, will they become unrealistically overconfident?
by Cara Ameer Jun 11
The Real Word: Can the appraisal process be color-blind?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss racial discrimination in homebuying, NAR’s Profile of Home Buyers and Sellers, and using TikTok as a real estate agent
by Byron Lazine Jun 11
Inman Review: VoxDirect makes text marketing simple
Opinion
A 'MailChimp' for text marketing, VoxDirect is a mobile app for both major operating systems, helping agents schedule and leverage text messaging for lead capture and nurture
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 11
Looking for leads? Tap into these digital door-knocking strategies
Opinion
Combining these digital door-knocking tips with geo-fencing practices will give you a significant edge over those relying on more traditional digital or print marketing strategies
by Bernice Ross Jun 9
61 safety tips every real estate agent should read
Opinion
Prevention and avoidance are always better options than dealing directly with any safety-related issue. Don't be afraid, be aware
by Jay Thompson Jun 9
The New Normal: What if your CRM is big tech's next target?
Opinion
Innovation happens in small spaces. Most agents don't realize that as they become more and more entrenched in their CRM, their tech is becoming ripe for acquisition
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 9