Keeping It Real: Invest in yourself, and increase your bottom line
Opinion
Don’t wait to be fed information with a silver spoon. Go out, and hunt and forage for what you need to grow
by Peter Lorimer Nov 21
20 things you need to do before 2020
Opinion
However you decide to make your business plan this year, remember to leave a little extra room for kindness and compassion. Apply it generously and often
by Rachael Hite Nov 20
Smart-home tech for agents: Motion sensors
Opinion
Listen in to the full video for the ins and outs of each motion detector and what the hosts would recommend
by Brandon Doyle Nov 20
Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate
Opinion
It’s well past time to face the ugly truth — racial discrimination, as pointed out in the Newsday study, is happening in real estate. Denying it won’t make it go away
by Jay Thompson Nov 20
All signs point to a strong housing market in 2020
Opinion
Thanks to increased wage growth, a slowing of home price appreciation and a predicted surge in first-time buyers, the new year should start off with a bang
by Lew Sichelman Nov 19
Agent/broker perspective: Complying with new branding and marketing regulations
Opinion
Florida real estate agents need look no further than their colleagues in the legal profession for inspiration in effective marketing despite severe restrictions
by Anthony Askowitz Nov 19
5 ways to amp up your client communication skills
Opinion
You might not think about it, but there's a lot more to communicating successfully than speaking or texting
by Bernice Ross Nov 18
The Real Word: How will Realogy's Cartus deal impact agents?
Opinion
In a transaction set to close in 2020, Realogy is selling the relocation arm, not including affinity programs, to SIRVA
by Byron Lazine Nov 15
Want happy, productive agents? Make their pay your priority
Opinion
Getting paid promptly for your work is surprisingly hard in our high-tech world. Make it a priority for your agents to make sure they feel valued
by Teresa Boardman Nov 15
What makes Inman Connect a must-attend event?
Opinion
You can make real-life, long-lasting, legit connections and friends
by Jay Thompson Nov 15
It’s time to lean out: An open letter to men in leadership
Opinion
At this point, it's way past time to provide women in our organizations the opportunities and recognition they deserve
by Chris Pollinger Nov 14
Everything is public. Is the real estate industry ready?
Opinion
If you step back and look at the recent debate about pocket listings, it was always about transparency. Make listings available for everyone to see instantly. No holding back
by Brad Inman Nov 14
How indie teams can compete with larger companies
Opinion
It’s not the money or the name of your company, it’s about the amount of sacrifice you are willing to give to succeed.
by Matt Laricy Nov 14
Making repair requests? 7 guidelines to ensure the deal doesn't tank
Opinion
What constitutes an unreasonable repair request? Here's how to prevent your transaction from blowing up
by Carl Medford Nov 14
Why open houses — home and away — are lead machines
Opinion
There's a lot of debate about the value of open houses. Whether you're in your neighborhood or on vacation, I find they're great for networking and expanding your sphere
by Troy Palmquist Nov 14
A Realtor's lament: Why open houses feel dirty
Opinion
Maybe we should stop chasing consumers and instead give them massive value when they become our clients. They might respect our profession more
by Stacey Duvall Nov 14