Pulse: The social media tools our readers can't live without
Digital marketing is becoming increasingly important — if not absolutely essential — in this new normal. So, this week, our readers share the social media tools they can't live without today
by Inman Jul 28
Want to cultivate a top-producing team? Follow these 5 steps
Building a top-producing team takes work. It's not just about having talented team members on board — it's about cultivating those talents, setting team and personal goals, pushing for innovation, and a few other steps
Pandemic or not, nimbleness is key to success for this Houston team
Despite daily uncertainties of an ever-changing national landscape, Katie Day of MOVEMETOTX with Coldwell Banker says her team consistently displays an ability to quickly adapt
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 27
How to restructure commissions as you grow
For a leader starting a brokerage or a team, there are hundreds of ways to structure agent commissions. Here's how one broker-owner approached the task and what he learned along the way
by Ryan Rodenbeck Jul 27
4 ways to enhance your customer service plan right now
Customer service is more than just completing tasks and getting to closing — it's about building a positive memory for someone finding their way to a new home
by Rachael Hite Jul 27
9 realities your clients will face when buying as-is properties
Opinion
A ‘Money Pit’ is funny when it stars Tom Hanks and Shelly Long, but when it’s your clients, make sure your buyers aren’t actors in a real-time remake — and you’ll be a big star
by Nicole Solari Jul 26
LoneWolf adds Adwerx to its den of Marketplace partners
Adwerx has served up more than 15B online ad impressions to date, and the new offering will bring targeted ad programs for real estate brokers and agents into LoneWolf's Transactions, the national transaction management member benefit in the US
by Craig C. Rowe Jul 23
This team had its best month ever in the middle of a pandemic
While some real estate groups took time to rest and reset during the pandemic, the Detroit-based Packer Group kicked business into high gear
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 23
10 tips for team profitability (even in a recession)
Fear ruins creativity, but celebration and encouragement causes it to grow
by Kathleen Black Jul 23
3 must-dos when launching a new listing as a team 
Although no two properties are the same, this simple three-step process guarantees a smooth and successful launch for every listing
by David Parnes AND James Harris Jul 23
4 things all great team leaders do
Leading a team isn’t easy. It's not like being a solo operator — it takes a separate skill set. Great team leaders have a knack for selecting the right person for the right role, among other abilities. Here are a few
by Chris Pollinger Jul 23
Want more good buzz? 18 tips for boosting online reviews
Opinion
Make getting reviews part of your process, reply to all your reviews and reach the masses who use reviews to help them find a service provider
by Jay Thompson Jul 22
Dear Marketing Mastermind: How can we confront the challenges of a COVID market?
Opinion
What are the biggest challenges in the current market and on the horizon for real estate? Inman’s Town Hall last week offered some insight — and ways forward — from industry experts on the frontlines
by Christy Murdock Jul 22
Pulse: What social media tools can you not live without?
What have you been using to up your content game lately? This week, we're asking you to share the essential, go-to tools in your social media marketing toolbox
by Inman Jul 22
FaceTime showings and drive-thru closings: How 1 team handles crisis
Elite Nebraska Real Estate owner Troy Benes has been leading a 30-agent team amid the virus and an unexpected rise in clients that came as his area began opening up
Why I live my life by working between vacations
Opinion
By building in trips and mini-vacations frequently throughout the year, it forces you to be laser-focused on only what is most important, and it creates a sense of urgency to get stuff done
by Adam Hergenrother Jul 21