How to diversify your team's income
Opinion
Creating multiple revenue streams can not only help agents weather today's financially stressful climate, but also grow their personal net worth. Here are four rules to diversifying your team's income
by Kevin Kauffman May 21
Pulse: What early career lessons are helping you now?
Opinion
This week, we're asking you, our readers, to share a key career principle you learned when you were starting out and how it's helpful in today's world
by Inman May 20
Here's how to help jump-start your local economy
Opinion
The COVID-19 outbreak has taken a toll on many businesses nationwide. As a real estate agent, here are a few ideas for using your wealth of knowledge and expertise to help local business owners weather the storm
by Bernice Ross May 20
Here's a simple approach to making listing videos
Opinion
Getting started with video can be daunting. Your next listing can shine on camera, all you need is a smartphone, a few apps and a couple hours, from start to finish
by Craig C. Rowe May 19
Agent/broker perspective: Is now the right time to acquire a competitor?
Opinion
In today's shaky economy, when things are still up in the air, should real estate companies plan for expansion through acquisitions?
by Anthony Askowitz May 19
Pulse: The positive things you will remember post-pandemic
Opinion
Last week, we asked you to share the good things you'll likely remember after the worst is behind us. Here's what you had to say
by Inman May 19
Making sense of the headlines: How will COVID-19 impact real estate long term?
Opinion
From owner-occupied to high-rises to rentals of all kinds, Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner gives his take on probable outcomes for residential asset classes
by Matthew Gardner May 19
5 critical steps to maximize your listing's sales potential
Opinion
This year brought significant changes in the way homes are bought and sold. To accommodate this new reality, sellers need to be prepared — and agents need to provide the necessary coaching. Here are five important steps
by Carl Medford May 18
3 ways to give back right now
Opinion
From in-kind and financial contributions to your community to moral and career support to your team, now's the time that should be defined by giving. Here's how to lend a helping hand
by Santiago Arana May 15
How to adapt your marketing to be sensitive
Opinion
On any given day, consumers receive a barrage of marketing messages. So, how can you make sure that you stand out while staying authentic, helpful and empathetic to today's problems? One Lake Tahoe agent shares her success story
by Amie Quirarte May 15
What's important now? 5 takeaways from COVID-19
Opinion
As we move through the COVID-19 pandemic, certain realities, values and lessons have come to light. With the world changing the way it has, how do you answer the question, 'What's important now?'
by Kevin Woody May 14
Keeping It Real: Preparing for a post-COVID-19 market
Opinion
Fear might be trying to grab the wheel, but if you let service and optimism drive, you’ll get there
by Peter Lorimer May 14
Stop, take a breath, and keep fear of change at bay
Opinion
When it comes to industry shifts, announcements and nonpandemic headlines, don't overreact and jump to conclusions. Instead, focus on understanding what today’s and tomorrow’s consumers demand
by Jay Thompson May 13
What can agents do to seize more market share now?
Opinion
As stay-at-home orders are slowly being lifted, what action steps will you take to increase your market share? Prepare for ‘go time’ by implementing these eight strategies now
by Bernice Ross May 13
How can agents collaborate in the time of coronavirus?
Opinion
A group of agents took their support group to Zoom during coronavirus to provide an opportunity to connect with one another in an uncertain time
by Amie Quirarte May 13
Making sense of the headlines: Where is the job market going in 2020?
Opinion
Jobs and job growth are very important when it comes to the vitality of the country’s housing market. So, in looking at numbers and data, what predictions can be made about the job market for the rest of the year?
by Matthew Gardner May 12