Free leads from Google: How to set up, optimize your Google My Business page
Here, you’ll learn how to set up your Google My Business page and how to build and optimize it to position yourself as the local expert
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 1
What new real estate agents should know about …
If you're a new agent, learning a thing or two about a home's most sought-after features will go a long way in helping you stand out with clients
by Gerard Splendore Jul 31
'It's a two-way conversation:' 8 tips for social media naysayers
If you question what value social media really adds to your business, don't. Point blank, it gives real estate agents way more reach than they could get offline. It's not for everyone, but here are some tips to make getting started easier
by Jenny Usaj Jul 30
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week
Catch up quickly on the biggest stories of the week, as determined by Inman website visitors. Here's the Inman Top 5 for the week of July 24-30, 2021
by Inman Jul 30
The Real Word: Does this new Connecticut law jeopardize teams?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a new law put into place that affects Connecticut real estate teams, how telling a couple to get counseling led to more deals for one agent, and Brad Inman’s big announcement
by Byron Lazine Jul 30
7 truths new agents need to know about short sales
Short sales can help homeowners in need get out of a financial obligation they can no longer afford ethically — but only when handled right
by Nicole Espinosa Jul 30
SEO made simple: 2 main things agents should focus on
Optimizing your website for SEO can be a daunting task for a lot of agents — but it's key to driving potential leads to your business. Here are 2 simple ways you can improve your site's visibility
by Kate Hulbert Jul 29
New agents: How you handle rejection can make or break you
People have all sorts of reasons for choosing another agent, and rejection is just part of the job. New agents need to understand and learn how to move past this fast. Here's why
by Teresa Boardman Jul 29
5 nifty (and thrifty) social media marketing ideas
If you know where to look, you'll find that the digital space is chock-full of free resources and tools you can use to up your social media marketing game. Here are a few.
by Katie Lance Jul 29
3 ways agents can help today's savvy, educated buyers and sellers
Online resources can give buyers and sellers an advantage when it comes to accessing information on the market and current listings. But nothing can replace the expertise and knowledge of an experienced agent
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jul 29
3 looming shifts that could change real estate
Opinion
Increased regulatory enforcement and the ending of IC status are just a few of the possible changes that could greatly impact the way we do business. Here's what agents should prepare for
by Bernice Ross Jul 29
Pulse: What do newbies need to know about marketing listings?
When it comes to listings, what makes for a solid marketing strategy? From social media to video tours, we want you to chime in with your best advice and tips for newbie agents
by Inman Jul 28
Real estate agents who pay NCAA athletes will win. Here's why.
Thanks to new rules, NCAA athletes can now use their name, image and likeness to promote your business. Smart agents should seize this opportunity. Here's why
by Chris Smith Jul 28
The 10+ greatest real estate and sales books of all time (IMHO)
Opinion
Here are a plethora must-read books from authors who are willing to help in your ongoing quest for real estate knowledge
by Jay Thompson Jul 28
No flood of foreclosures to come in pandemic's wake. Here's why
Opinion
Anyone believing but there will be a flood of homes that will be foreclosed on either toward the end of this year or in 2022 is likely to be disappointed. Here's a closer look
by Matthew Gardner Jul 27
QUIZ: Will you make it in real estate? 10 questions that predict new agent success
Answer yes or no to the following 10 questions, and see how you score on the 'most likely to succeed in real estate' scale
by Bernice Ross Jul 27