Don’t alienate buyers! 10 in-person showing turnoffs 
Opinion
With COVID-19 limiting access to listings, buyer visits are at a premium. Sellers hoping for an offer need to ensure nothing alienates a buyer who goes through the hassle of viewing their home in person
by Carl Medford Oct 10
The Real Word: NAR buyer commission lawsuit continues
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss NAR’s buyer commission lawsuit, working with out-of-state buyers and a new trend in luxury real estate
by Byron Lazine Oct 9
Why referrals should have a place in your sales strategy
Opinion
Both prospecting and marketing are important, but your sales strategy is not a two-legged stool. It is a three-legged stool, and the third leg should be your referral plan
by Inman Oct 9
Smart home tech for agents: Want the best home office setup?
This year, the home office became a treasured room in most people's homes. To improve your WFH experience (and make it infinitely more comfortable), here are a few smart tech options
by Brandon Doyle Oct 9
3 building blocks for business resilience today
Instead of focusing on building, a lot of agents and teams have shifted gears. Now, they're rebuilding, adapting and tweaking their processes instead. Here are a few things to remember when crafting a strategy for moving forward
by Kathleen Black Oct 8
How to lead through the ups and downs
Business, just like life, is full of ups and downs. It's your job as a leader to challenge your team members to dig deeper during the good times and push through when the going gets tough. Here's how
What is it like to be a poll worker during a pandemic?
Opinion
There's a need for poll workers in many states. Here's why broker-owner Teresa Boardman volunteered, what it was like and why she'll do it again on Nov. 3 for the national election
by Teresa Boardman Oct 8
Pulse: What are your top tips for breaking into luxury?
This week, we're asking readers to share their best tips for newbie agents wanting to pursue a career in the high-end market. What do they need to do, and what skills should they focus on?
by Inman Oct 7
The leaders have emerged — and they're retiring RETS
Most of the real estate industry is driving its data around in a clunky, decades-old car. But now, leading MLS technology organizations are finally helping us trade it in for a newer and more efficient model
by Sam DeBord Oct 6
Why agents need continued education — especially today
For agents, education goes hand in hand with having a positive work environment and company culture. The more resources they have at their disposal, the more likely they are to thrive. Here's why
by Jill Butler Oct 6
Pulse: The best luxury marketing video you've seen
This week, we're sharing high-end real estate videos that take it a step further with creativity, visual appeal and thoughtfulness. From parodies to sweeping, cinematic videos, here are a handful of top choices
by Inman Oct 6
Lesson Learned: Fall in love with your clients
Find out how Northrop Realty’s Creig Northrop succeeds by putting the client first
by Christy Murdock Oct 6
Out-of-state buyers? 5 tips for helping them in a hot seller's market
Working with buyers from hundreds or thousands of miles away can be a hectic process. However, it all becomes easier (and less stressful) when you have a well-thought-out plan in place. Here are a few tips
by John Gluch Oct 6
10 turnoffs that’ll have buyers swiping left on your listing
Opinion
Sellers must learn how to manage the 7-10 seconds a potential buyer will spend on their listing. If buyers don't like something, it’s on to the next one
by Carl Medford Oct 5
How to build a personal brand from scratch  
Start with an authentic foundation, and the sky is the  limit
by Andrew Fortune Oct 4
Working with skittish sellers? 7 ways to ease their worries
In today's confusing world, agents need to do everything they can to ensure a smooth transaction. These tips can help your sellers feel heard, comforted and in control of the process
by Grattan Donahoe Oct 3