Door-knocking is fun if you do it right. Here's how to crush it
While many agents find it intimidating, this old-school lead gen strategy holds tremendous potential
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week of Jan. 21-27, 2022
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 Dani Vanderboegh Jan 28
22 ways to scoop up more buyer leads in 2022
Buyers need professional agents to walk them through the ever-changing buying process. If you implement these strategies, you won't run short of opportunities to connect with and convert buyer leads
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 28
Why age is just a number when you're working with clients

Lumping people into “generations” based on population shifts on a graph and applying wholesale marketing techniques to them makes about as much sense as me telling you to avoid people born in the year of the rabbit, says Jay Thompson. Here’s why he thinks marketing by age demographics is a racket.

by Jay Thompson Jan 28
10 books to help you hit the $1M mark in 2022
Dive into these 10 picks from team leader Adam Hergenrother. Take notes. Test out some of the ideas. Figure out which concepts are going to work for you and your business, and then work closely with your team to implement them
by Adam Hergenrother Jan 27
Agents need to stop being relentless with seniors
Opinion
If you must target seniors in your marketing, please treat them with respect, and know that when the say 'no' they mean it
by Teresa Boardman Jan 26
How to get started with social media marketing as an agent
Many real estate agents find it intimidating to launch a social media presence, but the rewards are worthwhile
by Christine Carr Jan 26
Readers dish about the agents they appreciate: Pulse
To close out Agent Appreciation Month, we asked Inman readers to share those agents who made their real estate life and career better.
by Inman Jan 26
12 staging and photography secrets for stellar results
HomeJab's new research study outlines best practices for real estate photography
by Bernice Ross Jan 26
Got a little extra cash? 7 ways broker-owners can show their agents appreciation 
These strategies provide positive reinforcement while keeping the budget front and center
by Erica Ramus Jan 26
On the fence about a CRM? 10 pros and cons
Using your CRM is all about getting seconds back in your schedule. Your database will free up more of your time and allow you to work smarter. Here's how it can help you set more appointments and sell more houses
by Tom Toole Jan 25
How to deal with online trolls in 2022
Internet trolls have evolved and intertwined into an ecosystem that fuels your business. How you interact will carve out your space from this point forward. Here are a few ways you can stay prepared
by Rachael Hite Jan 24
How to assess the likelihood that your leads will convert
Tracking and predicting conversions ensures more effective and consistent followup
by Tom Toole Jan 24
22 social media post ideas for real estate agents in 2022
If you’ve got that social media writer’s block, Jimmy Burgess has gathered 22 social media ideas to post in 2022. Use these to connect better with your ideal clients
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 22
Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week of Jan. 14-20, 2022
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 Jan 21
10 solutions for helping move-up buyers
Discuss these options with any potential move-up client to see if one of these scenarios might work for them
by Carl Medford Jan 21