Work your sphere! 3 ways to beef up your referral network
Here’s how to form an effective communication plan with your sphere of influence and consistently act on it
by Troy Palmquist Jul 2
We're all about Teams this July on Inman
Tune in for team-related opinion, insights and advice all month long on Inman
by Inman Jul 1
Ricoh Tours launches new features, announces rebrand
Users can create 2D listing images with a new auto-crop feature and create teams so fellow brokers and agents can access video recordings
by Marian McPherson Jul 1
DelPrete: US inventory levels down 20-40%
Opinion
With the recovery of new listings coming to market slowing and buyer demand remaining strong, the supply and demand imbalance doesn’t appear to be changing soon
by Mike DelPrete Jul 1
Want to convert listing appointments into signed listings? Here's the solution
This week, Tami Bonnell, the CEO of EXIT Realty, weighs in on ways agents can provide more value to their sellers on their next listing appointment and the 4 questions they need to ask clients
by Bernice Ross Jul 1
The closing process is painful! Someone disrupt it already
Opinion
If electronic signatures can cement a purchase agreement, why can’t they be utilized for all the other closing documents? Doing that would, if nothing else, save the trees — and our sanity
by Jay Thompson Jul 1
Get it done! 4 tips for keeping your day on track
As we begin to enter the next phase, now is a great opportunity for agents to implement good work habits to maximize their productivity and return to business with greater focus than ever
by Santiago Arana Jun 30
What agents need to know about mortgages during (and after) COVID-19
As experts and advisers, real estate agents have always played an important role for homebuyers. But it’s clear that during the coronavirus era, they have even more responsibility to educate clients on what's happening in today's market
by Salomon Chong Jun 30
The Inman Handbook on communicating in our new normal
Improve your personal and professional performance with our guide designed to help you better communicate and connect with others and with yourself
by Christy Murdock Jun 29
How Beth Benalloul went from spinning wheels to sealing deals
Corcoran Group agent and team leader Beth Benalloul explains how she went from teaching spinning classes to becoming one of NYC's top agents
by Marian McPherson Jun 29
So you want to be a mentor? Read this first
If you’re thinking about becoming a mentor, you should have a solid picture of what you’re getting yourself into before committing to working with a new agent. That agent's career depends on your leadership
by John Giffen Jun 28
Not like all the rest? 5 lesser known CRMs that should be on your radar
Opinion
Rich in innovation, the CRM segment of tech is popular, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution. These products might not be top-of-mind, but they are worth checking out
by Craig C. Rowe Jun 26
Want a 95% retention rate? Here’s how this 180-agent team does it
Higher retention means a more cohesive culture and more highly trained and seasoned agents serving your clients
by Adam Hergenrother Jun 25
5 tips for building a strong team that'll last
Opinion
To ensure you hire the right people and keep them, heed these tips
3 ways to make this summer a productive one
Summer might look a little different this year, but that doesn't mean teams shouldn't ready themselves for high volumes of business. Here's how to stay productive this season, while making sure to carve out some time for rest and relaxation
by Mauricio Umansky Jun 25
12 action items for finishing the year strong post-lockdown
Although we're about to ease into a summer of uncertainty, agents still have an opportunity to take advantage of the months ahead and rev up their business — and they can start by tackling these 12 strategies
by Jeff Glover Jun 25