The secret to this brokerage’s culture? Being approachable
Here's how one broker-owner has cultivated an inviting, approachable culture that fosters trust and confidence within the local community, leading to consistent success
by Ben Fox Nov 17
Why the infrastructure bill is a lose for affordable housing
Opinion
What President Biden’s infrastructure bill didn't address is affordable housing. 'Housing is a necessity,' says broker-owner Teresa Boardman. Here's why she says we all need to start treating it accordingly
by Teresa Boardman Nov 17
Want to effectively prospect the affluent? Adopt these 5 habits
Here we're tying together WealthQuotient co-founder David Friedman's 5 keystones for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury
by David Friedman Nov 16
7 ways to market your new listing for FREE
Want to stand out from the competition and win the listing? To maximize the probability that you will get the listing, include these strategies in your marketing plan. The best part? They'll cost you absolutely nothing
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
What readers' Thanksgiving marketing looks like this year
Last week, we asked readers: When it comes to your business, how are you making the most of Thanksgiving? Here's what our readers reported
by Inman Nov 16
How to maintain an indie feel while expanding into new markets
An independent brokerage looking to expand needs to consider quality over quantity — quality in character, culture and reputation. Here are a few ways to maintain your brokerage’s core mission while taking your business to new heights
by Mauricio Umansky Nov 16
11+ takeaways from NAR’s Annual Conference
Opinion
From need-to-know statistics to predictions about the future, Bernice Ross recounts the most important takeaways from NAR's Realtors Conference & Expo. Here's what you need to know
by Bernice Ross Nov 16
Lesson Learned: Work your relationships
Learn from Alabama real estate agent Christie White that it’s not always what you know, it’s who you know — especially starting out
by Christy Murdock Nov 12
'Zillow, it's not me, it's you' Part 2: Premier Agent leads are weak
Opinion
Premier Agent leads have slipped, says real estate agent Meg Jones Mullin in her follow-up break-up letter to Zillow. She and others sound off
by Meghan Mullin Nov 12
New agent? 12 tips for getting more listings as you learn the ropes
Building a business from the ground up takes time, resources and support. You'll also need a few helpful strategies to help ramp up your growth. Here are a few tips and tricks to get you up to speed at your new career
by Darryl Davis Nov 12
How this $1M top producer takes charge of his day
If you don’t own your time, you’ll never be able to operate at your highest potential. How do the most successful real estate pros approach their day? Here's what this million-dollar top producer does, hour by hour
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 12
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Nov. 6-12, 2021
Catch up quickly on the most significant stories of the week, as determined by Inman readers. Here's this week's Inman Top 5
by Inman Nov 12
How to make a Thanksgiving pie giveaway work for you
The best part of a Thanksgiving giveaway is that it gives you an opportunity to express your gratitude for your clients — both past and present. Here's why this broker thinks pie is always the answer to the relationship-building equation
by Troy Palmquist Nov 12
Want to network like a boss? 5 tips for developing deeper connections
Networking like a boss certainly isn't easy, but just like any other skill, you can get better at it with lots of practice. Here are a few tried-and-true tips that'll help you up your relationship-building abilities
by Rainy Hake Austin Nov 11
Looking for the right fit? 5 factors to consider when brokerage hunting
Whether you’re a newbie just getting started or an experienced veteran, choosing a brokerage is something every agent faces at some point. By knowing what differentiates one firm from another, you suss through the heap and find the brokerage that will best fit your needs and goals
by Chad Ruggles Nov 11
How are indies faring? Get a glimpse into this indie broker-owner's business
Opinion
As a Realtor and broker-owner of Boardman Realty, Teresa Boardman has vast experience working in and running an independent brokerage. Here's her take on what it's like to be an indie broker and what the future might look like
by Teresa Boardman Nov 11