The Parker Principles: Why Realtor associations and brokers hold the key to improving our industry
Opinion
At the recent Inman Disconnect in Palm Springs, California, a group of industry leaders came together to address a number of leading real estate issues. This innovative group consisted of startup entrepreneurs; disruptive company founders; top-producing practitioners; owners of brokerages big and small; coaches; executives across new and old franchisors; MLS and association leaders; big data experts; and technology giants.
by Jim Weix May 2
10 little extras homesellers love but don’t expect
Opinion
Do what you say you're going to do, and you'll win your clients over for life
by Brian Hopper May 2
Why you need to jump on the blockchain bandwagon
Opinion
You should probably resist bitcoin, but blockchain is the underlying tech you need to focus on
by Engelo Rumora May 1
Kelman and Reffkin
Opinion
The ascendance of Redfin and Compass in the new Swanepoel Mega 1000 rankings shows how once again, upstarts are beating incumbents at their own game
by Brad Inman May 1
Read NAR's response to HAR's stance on raising dues
Opinion
'We will not abdicate our responsibility to lead during this time of change'
by Tom Riley Apr 30
9 ideas for getting your online leads to 'stick' with you
Opinion
Regardless of what you post, have fun, and keep your content fresh
by Bernice Ross Apr 30
Reallocate funds or raise dues — that is the question
Opinion
HAR and NAR have the same goals and serve the same members, we just disagree on dues
Parker Principle 1: How fees will help real estate go from sales to service
Opinion
Incentivize real estate agents to focus on quality and service over volume and sales
by Cara Ameer Apr 27
10 tips for charming your way into a successful real estate career
Opinion
A little charisma goes a long way in this business
by Nicole Solari Apr 25
Lessons from ‘The Bachelor’ on winning a bidding war
Opinion
Use these tips to lessen any potential heartbreak for your clients as they search for the home of their dreams
by Aaron Drussel Apr 25
17 time-sucking tasks real estate agents love to do and how to avoid them
Opinion
Weed out the activities that don't help your bottom line, and focus on those that do
by Joshua Jarvis Apr 24
How to make time when there isn’t any
Opinion
6 tips for making better choices about how you spend your day
by Bernice Ross Apr 23
Hurricane Harvey flooding in Port Arthur, TX
Opinion
During our session, we spoke at length about disaster preparedness, stranded assets, rising home insurance rates, and the promise of new home technology — to each other. Out of the 150+ industry leaders who attended Disconnect, ours were the only two voices.
by Cynthia Adams Apr 20
Truth: Daily naps can change your life as an agent
Opinion
A nap in the middle of the day and a chance to be more productive? Challenge accepted
by Stephanie Arnett Apr 20
The Real Word: Zillow's homebuying plan and NAR's logo kerfuffle
Opinion
Two agents talk through industry news as they see it
by Byron Lazine Apr 20
A woman's hand opening a door
Opinion
Not a lot of sellers will play, and worse: housing markets can plod along in predictable fashion for years and then... stop.
by Lou Barnes Apr 19