Commission rebates: 'Oh, hell no'
Opinion
Agents flock to Facebook groups to find answers to commission objections only to find a lot of useless chatter. Here's a breakdown of the most common handlers and what works
by Jay Thompson Sep 28
5 ways to bring a stale listing back to life — without a price reduction
Listing not getting enough traction? Well, the good news is that there's a buyer out there for every home. Sometimes, all you need to do is freshen up the photography, copy and marketing. Here are a few tips to consider
by Santiago Arana Sep 28
Pulse: The new marketing strategies you're trying in 2022
From leveraging Instagram's nifty Reels feature to introducing interactive floor plans, here's how our readers are spicing up their marketing plans for 2022
by Inman Sep 28
Lesson Learned: Don't underestimate a 'small' deal
Find out how former pilot Matt Dolan learned that when it comes to real estate, every deal has its own potential
by Christy Murdock Sep 27
Creating your 2022 marketing plan? 10 tips from a chief marketing officer
Kristen Diamond, CMO at Better Homes and Garden Real Estate The Masiello Group, shares how she's thinking about her marketing plan in 2022 to help you hone yours
by Kristen Diamond Sep 27
The Real Word: Why Evergrande's $300B debt matters
Opinion
This week, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss Evergrande’s financial crisis, a Florida agent who's being sued in $4.8M transaction, and the paint color that can cool a home better than air-conditioning
by Byron Lazine Sep 24
3 moments that made Homeward's Tim Heyl
From getting a phone call from Gary Keller to rejection from a buyer, Homeward founder Tim Heyl shares the 3 moments that led him to success. Read about the 3 moments that sharpened Heyl's leadership skills ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect Las Vegas
by Libertina Brandt Sep 23
Echovate's latest iteration helps build better teams
Part of what's new is a mentorship adviser, a tool that juxtaposes new agents' profiles with existing performers to determine who in-house could best help them assimilate and succeed
by Craig C. Rowe Sep 23
4 tips for hooking buyers with your listing video
There are so many tools and strategies agents can take advantage of when it comes to listing videos. 'Million Dollar Listing Los Angeles' stars David Parnes and James Harris share their top tips to help you reach new audiences, get the word out to more buyers and find a new owner for your listing
by David Parnes AND James Harris Sep 23
The listing launch plan that gets higher prices, faster sales, more listings
Opinion
Take action now to formulate your marketing plan for listings, and you will see your business grow
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 23
A competitor is recruiting me: Should I jump ship to another brokerage?
Opinion
Brokers have 2 solid options to consider when agents give notice of their intention to leave
by Anthony Askowitz Sep 22
Get top talent: 8 tips for creating a solid recruiting plan for your team
Bringing in top talent requires team leaders to have a plan in place and implement a multitude of ideas
6 things agents wish sellers understood about marketing
Opinion
First impressions are everything when putting a home on the market. That’s just one of several things we wish sellers understood about marketing homes to sell
by Carl Medford Sep 22
Had a dust-up? How to work your way through conflict effectively
There is no need to avoid conflict when you have confidence, communication skills and the right mindset to handle any conversation that comes your way
by Adam Hergenrother Sep 22
9 shortcuts to becoming a neighborhood expert clients want to work with
How does one go about learning their market? Whether you are brand new to the business or have been around since time immemorial, here are a few tips to help you stay ahead of a rapidly changing market — and your clients
by Jay Thompson Sep 21
Pulse: What new marketing strategy are you trying in 2022?
Making changes and fine-tuning your marketing plan for next year? Tell us what you're introducing to your repertoire and how those strategies will help you stand out in 2022
by Inman Sep 21