Pulse: The biggest mortgage challenges clients are facing today
This week, our readers share some of the biggest financing challenges clients are facing in today's market. From saving for a down payment to competing with cash offers, here's what prospective buyers are struggling with most
by Inman Mar 23
Agents, hold yourselves to a higher standard — especially in a hectic market
Opinion
As professionals, we must focus on the long haul — while working together, helping our clients and always doing the right thing
by Jeff Martel Mar 23
Marketing through video? Here's how to 10X your reach
To aid in your expanding marketing efforts, here are 5 simple types of videos you can easily make and creative ideas for pushing them out into the world
by Kendall E. Bonner Mar 23
Side raises $150M, hits unicorn valuation
The real estate brokerage startup plans to use the infusion of cash to fuel its expansion
by Patrick Kearns Mar 22
Inman Handbook on Homeward
Homeward provides the buying power of a cash purchase to noncash homebuyers, allowing for more competitive offers and a better chance at winning in a multiple-offer situation
by Christy Murdock Mar 22
Do you speak the 5 love languages of customer service?
In this hot, competitive market, clients need reassurance, which might mean customizing your service based on their 'love language.' Here’s how to do that
by Rachael Hite Mar 22
Lesson Learned: It ain’t over ‘til it’s over
Find out how South Florida’s Chad Carroll has grown his brand through patience and perseverance
by Christy Murdock Mar 22
Low inventory? 11 ways to generate more listings ASAP
Your ability to generate real estate listings will be key in 2021 being your best year in the business — take action now with one of these strategies
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 21
The Real Word: How will rising rent prices affect the housing market?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss rising rent prices, alternative home financing and how Matt Lionetti stands out from the crowd
by Byron Lazine Mar 19
IBuyers are willing to lose billions to gain market share: DelPrete
Opinion
The point is that Zillow and Opendoor are actively losing money to gain market share, and if you're in the real estate industry, concerning yourself with disruptors willing to lose billions is a good use of time
by Mike DelPrete Mar 18
5 questions team leaders must ask their agents (and staff) every day
Add these into your cadence of accountability with your team, and watch your relationships grow and your team members flourish
by Adam Hergenrother Mar 18
Pulse: What are the biggest mortgage challenges your clients face?
This week, we want to ask our readers about the common obstacles — complications, misunderstandings and mistakes — that clients often face as they navigate the mortgage process? How did you help overcome them?
by Inman Mar 17
How to know when a team member is about to split (and what to do about it)
Like it or not, at one point or another, one of your team members is going to think about leaving. So, it's never a bad idea to be prepared, to know what an antsy agent acts like and how to have an exit strategy. Here are a few tips
by Kathleen Black Mar 17
Feeling overwhelmed, exhausted or distant? 8 ways to combat burnout
Taking a break helps minimize and prevent burnout, but to truly mitigate it, agents must practice good work-life balance that goes beyond taking a vacay
by Jay Thompson Mar 17
Teams help agents hone specialties, fast track growth
A group of panelists argued at Connect Now on Tuesday that real estate teams have an array of benefits for agents, and that teams will only become more popular
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16
Teams likely to 'increase in market share' as brokerage margins sputter
Panelists at Inman Connect Now argued that teams are nimble, and can provide significant value to both consumers and real estate professionals
by Jim Dalrymple II Mar 16