Pulse: The must-have tech that's part of your new normal
Last week, we asked readers what their new tried-and-true piece of tech has become, given this year's global heath crisis that forced us to stay and work indoors. Your answers included everything from Spotify to Zoom
by Inman Jul 21
Doing home showings? Here's how to do it safely and effectively
These tips might not be new information, but in today's sensitive and stressful time, agents should do everything they can to ensure a productive and enjoyable showing experience
by Cara Ameer Jul 21
Why I live my life by working between vacations
Opinion
By building in trips and mini-vacations frequently throughout the year, it forces you to be laser-focused on only what is most important, and it creates a sense of urgency to get stuff done
by Adam Hergenrother Jul 21
Making sense of the headlines: What consumer confidence looks like today
Opinion
Looking for a little clarity on this week's news? Windermere Chief Economist Matthew Gardner dives into Fannie Mae’s National Housing Survey and what consumer confidence looks like right now
by Matthew Gardner Jul 21
6 sales tips for agents who hate sales
As a new agent, you might be hating the sales process, worried to come across as pushy. But it doesn’t have to be scary or unethical. Instead, sales can be an enjoyable process for both you and your clients. Here's how
by Ricardo Mello Jul 20
Forget thoughtless mass emails: Focus on a personalized approach
By incorporating a customized strategy, you will strengthen the core connection that people in your sphere have with you and remind them that you are someone they know, like and trust
by Brandon Doyle Jul 20
How to jump-start your real estate YouTube channel
Consistent, relevant content is key to making the most out of your videos
by Katie Lance Jul 19
Want to boost repeat and referral business? Tap into the power of moments
Opinion
Incorporating a ‘power of moments’ plan is the solution to gaining repeat and referral business. When our team is asked to do something, we have several answers, and they all begin with the letter Y and end with the letter S
by Jeannette Spinelli Jul 18
3 automation tools that'll prime investors to scale
There are several automation tools that exist out there. These three can really help investors boost their long-term work productivity and take their real estate business to the next level
by Victoria Kennedy Jul 17
The Real Word: How useful are Zillow's agent profiles?
More this week: A possible increase in property taxes and how to avoid trouble on social media
by Byron Lazine Jul 17
Smart home tech for agents: 6 video doorbells and their perks
There are so many video doorbells out there — Ring, Nest Hello, Arlo, Eufy, Remo+ and GateLabs, to name a few. Which one should you go for? Here's a comparison
by Brandon Doyle Jul 17
Why aren't you blogging? Now's the perfect time
Opinion
As a small business owner, having unique content and a blog that doesn’t look like everyone else’s is an advantage. It's important to stand out in a crowded field. It's affordable, too
by Teresa Boardman Jul 17
Looking for virtual team building activities? Here’s 4 ways to connect
Here are a few things we’re doing to keep our real estate teams cohesive, connected and collaborative while working virtually this summer
by Mauricio Umansky Jul 16
What your team's accountability plan should look like
A good CRM will provide you with enough true information to hold agents accountable as well as compare how your team members work
by Kathleen Black Jul 16
Remember all that fuss about VR? What happened there?
Once upon a time, virtual reality was touted as a potential game-changer for many industries. So, why didn't it take off as expected? And what potential does it still hold?
by Troy Palmquist Jul 16
5 ways to support struggling team members
While some agents might be closing deals at the same rate as last year, others might be struggling to stay afloat. As a broker or team leader, here's what you can do to help
by Erica Ramus Jul 16