woman exiting purple room
Opinion
Quitting — a job, a person, a brokerage, a business plan — can often be a way to have more by having less
by Teresa Boardman Dec 15
Placester's Agent Manager helps agents get online faster
Opinion
The company announced in the fall of 2021 a number of strategic advancements to its services and business approach
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 15
Brad Inman’s real estate predictions for 2022: Here's to a sober year
Opinion
Keller Williams, Douglas Elliman, the DOJ and the NAR. Brad Inman's crystal ball is 'a little foggy — but a big trend is coming into focus for me' in 2022, Inman's founder writes
by Brad Inman Dec 15
Let it go: 22 bad habits agents need to ditch before 2022
Opinion
Forget New Year's resolutions! As another heavy year races to a close, instead of piling more on your to-do list, let's lighten your load. Here are 22 things to let go of before 2022
by Rachael Hite Dec 14
Automated listing descriptions get better with Nila June: Tech Review
Opinion
Nila June is software that uses property information to quickly write long- and short-form property descriptions for agents
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 10
Hustle, drive, commitment: How to find the right agents for your team
Opinion
Find agents with these raw ingredients, and you can provide the rest for a team win
Attending a FSBO open house? Here's how to walk away with a win
Opinion
When handled correctly, attending an open house hosted by the seller of a For Sale By Owner listing can translate into solid lead. Here's what you should — and should not — say to win them over
by Darryl Davis Dec 7
Rental lead engagement features drive value, potential of Zuma: Tech Review
Opinion
Developed to turn leads into tours, Zuma also works in unison with many of the apartment industry's lead generation platforms, such as Apartment List, Zillow and Apartments.com
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
Transaction management app Mevi eases clients’ document overload: Tech Review
Opinion
What helps Mevi standout is the ease of use its document tech offers buyers and sellers. The app has documents coded for Louisiana, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Utah and Texas, in addition to its home state of Colorado
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 6
Make 2022 your best year ever! 6 tips for massive results
Opinion
To make 2022 your best year ever in real estate, make giving without expectation your biggest priority
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 4
The Real Word's top 199 moments
Opinion
The Real Word is about to hit its 200th episode (next week!), and Inman has been there for all of it! Here Byron Lazine and Nicole White revisit their fave highlights from 199 episodes full of commentary on real estate's major news — plus all the fun in between
by Byron Lazine Dec 3
Do the holidays have to be happy? The short answer: No
Opinion
For the past few years, we've been told to look on the bright side. Especially as real estate agents, positivity often comes with the job. But can too much positivity turn toxic?
by Teresa Boardman Dec 2
Engage more leads with top-of-funnel Aiva: Tech Review
Opinion
We all know way too much time is spent trying to qualify ghosts. Thankfully, that is why this category of software exists, and more agents should find a way to leverage technology to win online business
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 2
Be transparent: How to have the commission conversation
Opinion
The DOJ-NAR probe brings to focus that we should be educating consumers on commission from the get-go. Here's how to approach the conversation
by Gavin Payne Dec 2
New agent tips for the dreaded commission conversation
Opinion
Once you understand your value and that of the client you’re working with, discussing your real estate commission becomes easier. Here are four tips for newbies to this conversation
by Anthony West Dec 2
How to find happiness in real estate? Do what you love
Opinion
They say if you love what you do, you'll never work a day in your life. Well, real estate is certainly work, but there is a way to make sure you're successful and happy
by Jay Thompson Nov 30