Are you a leader? Here's how to bring out the best in your people
By fostering an environment that allows everyone to be their best selves — staffers who genuinely want to do meaningful work, combined with happy agents who have what they need to succeed — you’ll create a win-win situation. Here's why
by Marion Weiler Jan 14
4 positive changes 2020 brought to teams
Despite the uncertainty, seek out ways to cultivate daily gratitude for those things that are going right in your life — both big and small. As a team, here are all the good things we can be thankful for
by Kathleen Black Jan 14
New year, new look: How to revamp spaces for a fresh start in 2021
Follow these 10 tips to revamp and declutter your interiors — and your listings — to maximize and lighten up spaces
by Antoinette Fargo Jan 14
3 tips for maximizing your team's virtual open house efforts
Start by strategizing promotional campaigns for your listings, work as a team to host progressive virtual open houses, and extend your livestreams by reposting on social media so that viewers can watch over and over again
by James Harris AND David Parnes Jan 14
Pulse: Share a story about when an agent has helped you
When was the last time another agent supported you, offered advice or helped you in a major way? Show your appreciation to your fellow industry professionals!
by Inman Jan 13
Stay above the fray: 3 ways to raise the bar in real estate
Opinion
To help consumers, you must first be a good neighbor
by Rachael Hite Jan 13
It's not NAR's responsibility to discipline Capitol-storming Realtors
Opinion
Punishing those involved in the Capitol riots falls on the courts, the state departments of licensing and individual brokers, should they choose to
by Jay Thompson Jan 12
Will these pandemic trends continue into 2021?
Opinion
2020 took some existing residential real estate trends and threw gasoline on them. This year, will we go back to the status quo or enter a new normal? Take a look at these trends, and decide
by Kris Lindahl Jan 12
Pulse: What our readers are looking forward to in 2021
Last week, we asked you to share what you're looking forward to the most in 2021. From hugs and traveling to an increase in inventory, here are all the things you're hopeful for this year
by Inman Jan 12
'Do I sound too salesy?' 3 steps for selling in difficult times
Opinion
If you bear these ideas in mind and apply them when you can, you won't need to worry about sounding pushy or making people feel like they're just another customer
by Justin Tucker Jan 12
The Real Word: 4 trends from the 2021 Swanepoel Trends Report
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a handful of trends from this year's edition of the Swanepoel Trends Report, often described as one of the most comprehensive pieces of real estate literature to be published every year
by Byron Lazine Jan 8
Take control of your market! 3 strategies for generating more listings in 2021
As you gear up for a successful 2021, consider rallying your team around listings to take control of your market this year
Elm Street's Elevate gets new lead-gen capabilities after VoicePad acquisition
VoicePad's automated appointment setting and phone follow-up solution will be integrated with Elm Street's Elevate, an omnichannel marketing and sales support product for agents, teams, and brokerages
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 6
Top-ranked BHHS Fox and Roach team moves to Keller Williams
Keller Williams announced the move of Erica Deuschle and her 10-person team on Tuesday
Pulse: What are you looking forward to in 2021?
There's so much optimism around this new year and the good things it'll (hopefully) bring. That's why, this week, we're asking you to share the things you're most excited for in 2021
by Inman Jan 6
In a red-hot seller's market, is staging even worth it?
Opinion
The next time you encounter sellers who don't know if they should stage their property, sell it vacant or furnished, or do additional work, here's what to do
by Bernice Ross Jan 6