The Real Word: Did this listing video go too far?
Opinion
This week, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss the listing video that elicited shocked responses from viewers and agents, things the real estate industry should be grateful for and CoStar’s acquisition
by Byron Lazine Dec 4
5 strategies for getting more clients without meeting face to face
Just because you're practicing social distancing doesn't mean your team should give up on engaging with prospects and clients. Here's how to build quality connections online
by Brandon Doyle Dec 4
ProperSign is another step toward fully digital transactions
Opinion
Built by the one-time CTO of a title due diligence firm, ProperSign will help real estate take another step toward 100% digital deal-making
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 4
Take stock! 4 tips for tying up loose ends before year-end
Don’t take any more baggage into the new year than you have to. Entering the new year with clarity and a clean slate will set you up for success for the year ahead
5 things to factor into your team's 2021 business plan
Now that we're nearing the end of the year, it's time to tweak, edit and rewrite your business plan to ensure your team hits the ground running in 2021. Here are a few things to think about
by Kathleen Black Dec 3
3 tips for wrapping up 2020 on a positive note with your team
As we enter into a new year, it's important to review your team's strengths and weaknesses, and adapt accordingly. Here's how to prepare your agents to close out 2020 with energy and positivity
by James Harris AND David Parnes Dec 3
4 essential management responsibilities team leaders must nail
Opinion
Leadership is nothing if it doesn't provide a managerial framework, and management has little help without the vision of leadership. Here are a handful of management responsibilities team leaders need to own as we head into a new year
by Chris Pollinger Dec 3
CRM giant Salesforce to acquire communication platform Slack for $27.7B
Slack is Salesforce's largest acquisition. Real estate agents should expect to see pitches on how to integrate the communication software
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 2
5 simple ways to stage your listing for the holidays
From handmade trinkets to gold Christmas trees, here are 5 holiday design trends that will dazzle potential buyers in-person and online
by Marian McPherson Dec 2
Pulse: How are you spreading holiday spirit to your community?
With the holidays just around the corner, we want to hear from you about the many different ways you're bringing some much-needed cheer to your community — while staying top-of-mind
by Inman Dec 2
Expanding your leadership team? 3 tips for finding the right person
Before hiring talent, consider a few things. Defining the process, evaluating a candidate thoroughly and making the best chemistry match will ensure a perfect fit and elevate your brokerage's performance
by Kevin Woody Dec 2
Stop the toxicity! 9 tips for avoiding bad behavior online
Opinion
When it comes to the few out there who are always angry, bitter and divisive — flush the toilet, and block them. No one has time or energy for toxic people
by Jay Thompson Dec 2
What we know about the luxe agent on HBO’s Christmas reality dating show
Douglas Elliman's Garrett Marcantel stars in HBO Max's '12 Dates Of Christmas'
Pulse: The state of the indie broker going into 2021
This week, our readers respond with their thoughts on the fate of independent brokerages. Are these businesses primed for success going into the new year?
by Inman Dec 1
How to make staging possible — regardless of budget
Although most agree that staging works, hiring a professional stager is not always an option. Here are 6 levels of staging that'll make it possible in every level of home
by Carl Medford Dec 1
6 ways to add a personal touch to daily client communications
We're all doing business from behind our screens this year, but that doesn't mean we should give up the relationship element of a real estate transaction. Here's how to add a human touch to your communication
by Angelica Olmsted Nov 30