Team structure 101: Breaking down 21 positions
Here's an illustration of job descriptions that might exist to serve a team in giving clients world-class service
by Adam Hergenrother Jun 17
7 must-have skills all great team leaders put above everything else
By prioritizing these critical skills, traits and principles, team leaders can handle whatever comes their way with grace, poise and enough energy left over to enjoy life
by Chris Pollinger Jun 17
Does your advertising paint a true picture?
Opinion
In real estate, transparency should matter. However, there's a lot of self-promotional marketing in the industry that falls firmly in the gray areas between truth and fiction
by Teresa Boardman Jun 17
Agent/broker perspective: Is reality TV a career-builder? Agents beware
An agent wants to appear on a real estate reality show, convinced it would bolster her career. How should her broker react?
by Anthony Askowitz Jun 17
10 pandemic-forced changes that made our team nimble
From live tours to videoconferencing, building on the changes that emerged during the pandemic will ensure comfort, safety and convenience in this new normal. Here's one team's experience
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jun 17
Pulse: Who are the MVPs on your team?
This week, we're asking our readers to share who the most invaluable players on their teams are. Whether you're a full-fledged real estate team, a brokerage, or an agent with an assistant: Who's essential to keeping things on track and running smoothly — and why?
by Inman Jun 16
Pulse: Readers share their top 3 tech tools
From CRM tools to social media platforms for digital marketing, here are all the tech tools our readers rely on day in and day out
by Inman Jun 15
Buyers relocating? How to guide them in a cross-country move
In a highly competitive market such as real estate, every agent needs that competitive edge. Here's how to make helping relocating buyers yours
by Victoria Kennedy Jun 15
Revealed: the crucial reasons some agents fail on teams
Opinion
Why do so many agents on teams still fail to succeed? 
by Carl Medford Jun 14
Full disclosure: Sellers fear transparency — here's how to get past it
Sellers often approach disclosures with dread. Agents need to counsel them about the many benefits of disclosure, from building mutual trust to offering legal protection
by Jenny Usaj Jun 14
What real estate agents need to know about laminate flooring 
As a real estate agent, it counts to be well-versed on flooring options. Whether they're selling or buying a home, your clients will appreciate your know-how and expertise
by Gerard Splendore Jun 14
How to help clients 'hack' their way into investing
House hacking is a great strategy to introduce to clients who are interested in purchasing an investment property but may not afford a stand-alone rental property
by Ben Mizes Jun 14
Lesson Learned: Giving 100% every time pays off
Find out how Florida agent Dennis Bowers learned that every client is a potential game-changer with $70M in referrals (from one client) to back it up
by Christy Murdock Jun 14
7 marketing tools that'll help you strategize business growth with ease
Opinion
Quality marketing drives business growth, but creating it can be overwhelming for busy real estate agents, especially amid a summer selling season that never ended. Here are a few tools to help
by Jimmy Burgess Jun 13
Be an off-market pro: 10 tips to find hidden inventory
Opinion
With more buyers competing for fewer homes, it’s more crucial than ever for agents to find ways to stay relevant. And the best way to do that is to bring your clients inventory they didn’t even know existed
by Greg Burns Jun 12
The New Normal: Imagining the frictionless transaction of the future
With every sight-unseen offer, iBuyer sale, Knock Home Swap and contingency-free contract that graces a seller's inbox, one more cornerstone gets chiseled away from the foundation of the traditional sale
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 11