Buying leads? Your business will be kaput in 2 years
Opinion
If the majority of your transactions aren’t generated from a platform that you own, then you won’t be around in two years
by Kris Lindahl May 19
Rude buyers? Toxic sellers? Here are the do's and don'ts of firing clients
Opinion
Letting a client go is never fun or easy. Unfortunately, it’s part of being an entrepreneur and running a business. Here are a few useful tips on ending the client-agent relationship — and preventing challenges from cropping up in the first place
by Jay Thompson May 19
Pulse: How are you advising investors on potential 1031 changes?
Considering President Biden's proposal to cut 1031 'like-kind' exchanges, how are real estate agents counseling clients? This week, we want to know what advice you're giving to your investor clients
by Inman May 19
Agent/broker perspective: How can brokers resolve frustrations over uneven commission splits?
Opinion
A buyer's agent is upset about listing agents demanding a larger piece of the sales commission. How should her broker react?
by Anthony Askowitz May 18
How LGBTQ+ discrimination hinders path to homeownership
Opinion
For the LGBTQ+ community, housing discrimination is preceded by many other impactful forms of discrimination that create barriers to homeownership
by Ryan Weyandt May 18
Pulse: Readers share their top tips for investors
What do investors need to know before making the leap in this market? From figuring out their end goal and timing to getting educated on local and state laws, here are the tips our readers are offering their clients today
by Inman May 18
Thinking of getting into property management? Here's a strategic approach
Whether you plan to manage 2 properties or 100, there’s never been a better time to leverage your experience and contacts to start a high-cashflow business in property. Here's how
by Victoria Kennedy May 18
5 assumptions that can harm your clients and hurt your commission
Opinion
Our advice: Never assume anything, and always practice due diligence
by Carl Medford May 18
5 ways to track and predict market changes
Opinion
Agents often get questions about the future of the market from curious consumers. Knowing how to answer them is key to building trust and establishing yourself as an expert in your field. Here are a few ways to stay in the know and spot patterns and trends
by Marco Del Zotto May 17
What agents need to know about energy-efficient lightbulbs
The right lighting can not only make a house feel like a home, it can also help homeowners improve their productivity and achieve major energy savings. Here's what agents need to know about the various kinds of energy-efficient bulbs out there
by Gerard Splendore May 17
Become the local expert! A low-cost, 5-step digital farming strategy
This simple system will help you establish yourself as the expert in the neighborhood you’re seeking to farm
by Jimmy Burgess May 16
8 strategies to get more leads — and sell more real estate
With discipline, persistence and an action-oriented acceleration plan, you can turn your real estate business into a high-growth, high-profit enterprise. Here are a few tried-and-true strategies
by Don Wenner May 14
The Real Word: $136M Montana ranch sets record
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s controversial proposal, the sale of Climbing Arrow Ranch, and an agent who tested out the Knock Home Swap
by Byron Lazine May 14
Smart Home Tech: What are the best smart thermostat options?
Smart thermostats are a great choice for many homeowners. They allow you to adjust and set your home's temperature right from your phone — and save you money in the long run, too. Here are a few options
by Brandon Doyle May 14
Want to be better at prospecting? 10 traits and strategies to adopt
As real estate agents, we are sales professionals. We find customers, we talk to customers, we serve customers. If we are trying to skip any of those steps, we are not doing our jobs. Here are the attitudes and behaviors of top sales professionals
by Todd Conklin May 14
Spread too thin? 3 ways team leaders can balance their workload
Although there are times when leaders have to double down and work long hours, that doesn't have to be the norm. Here are a few things you can do to make sure you are not spreading yourself too thin as a leader
by Adam Hergenrother May 13