5 ways to grow a close-knit community today
Opinion
How can you thrive in today's world? By building community. This means showing up time and time again to help, educate and offer value to the connections you cultivate and the people you bring together
by Mike McGowan May 11
8 tips for virtually prepping a home for sale
Today, a lot of buyers are making decisions from afar, and sellers need to step up their game when it comes to prepping their homes for sale. How can agents help virtually?
by Cara Ameer May 10
Tales from the field: Becoming a community leader
Opinion
A luxury real estate agent shares how her company's emergency relief Facebook page helped people connect and band together in a time of need
by Amie Quirarte May 9
How landlords should prepare for common inspection questions today
In today’s world, how can landlords determine if an inspection is mandatory? And how do you establish proper visitation protocol? Here are a few questions and safety practices to consider
by Terry Ruscoe May 8
3 showing ideas for today (open houses need not apply)
LA-based The Agency is using these three initiatives to show homes in today's environment — and they're all a major departure from ordinary showing
by James Harris AND David Parnes May 7
Are your business cards bad? 8 design mistakes to avoid
Opinion
Sticking to the basics and communicating a simple, straightforward message can never be wrong
by Alison Wisnom May 7
Clothes the deal: How to dress to impress in this new normal
Whether you're preparing for a Zoom meeting or a transition back to the office when stay-at-home orders lift, knowing how to dress the part might be the key to closing the deal
by Troy Palmquist May 7
How to lead your team with confidence through change
Opinion
Whenever there's a bump in the road, teams members look up to their leaders for assurance. Provide support by being the calm voice of reason, taking initiative and aligning your plans with your desired outcome
by Kathleen Black May 7
The Real Word: What agents should (and shouldn't) be doing right now
Plus, a discussion about Opendoor's return to contact-free selling and an MTV 'Cribs'-style listing video worth praising
by Byron Lazine May 7
Why your customer service matters most now
Opinion
In today's world, what is the best strategy for moving forward? The answer might be less about adopting new tech, and more about focusing on individualized service and a stellar client experience
by Teresa Boardman May 7
What buyers are up against in today's world
Opinion
Entering the homebuying space has certainly opened my eyes, maybe my experiences can help you be a better agent
by Jay Thompson May 6
5 steps to organizing your database
Shelter-in-place orders are slowly beginning to lift across the country, which means more in-person business with clients in the near future. That’s why it’s a good idea to organize your database now. Here's how
by Leslie DeLuca May 6
Pulse: What’s the most beneficial training you’ve received in the past month?
This week, we want to know: What are you glad you learned in the past month or so? Whether it's in-house team training, a skill honed or a new certification, what's helping you move your business along?
by Inman May 6
What's next? C.A.R.'s VP addresses agent concerns
Agents are hungry to know what's going to happen to their businesses and the industry as a whole. Leslie Appleton-Young, the vice president of the California Association of Realtors, shares a real-world, data-driven snapshot into today's realities
by Bernice Ross May 6
Pulse: How our readers are preparing for reopening
Last week, we asked you to tell us how you're preparing for when the country reopens, now that COVID-19 restrictions are slowly being lifted. Here's what you shared
by Inman May 5
Making sense of the headlines: Is mortgage forbearance a good idea?
Opinion
Will the mortgage forbearance help or hurt the US housing market? Homeowners who are thinking of using the program should read the fine print
by Matthew Gardner May 5