Barreling Towards Retirement, With 10 Years Between Us

When my wife, Evelyne, and I got married 27 years ago, the absolute last thing on our minds was retirement. Fast forward 27 years, with me now 66 and Evelyne turning 56 in a few months, and retirement is fast-becoming one of the first things on our min… Continue reading

Why ‘there’s no such thing as bad publicity’ is wrong

You know the phrase, “There’s no such thing as bad publicity”? If you’re a firm beliver in it, you’re in for a surprise. In his weekly column, Jay Thompson explains why he immediately thinks: “What a load of bulls**t” every time he hears it. Continue reading

12 ways agents get on their clients’ last nerves

Every agent is familiar with all ways clients can annoy even the most composed real estate professional — but how many agents think about what it’s like for clients when the tables are turned? Here are 12 things real estate agents do that consumers fin… Continue reading

Door-knocking works: 3 agents’ strategies that prove it

Learn from three relatively new agents who’ve found fast success in their markets using these tactics. Try them out, and you’ll see how easy it can be to make door-knocking a regular, valuable part of your prospecting routine. Continue reading

How to get your clients financially fit

You never want a deal lost, or even stalled, because your clients need to figure out their financials. Use this checklist to help your clients make sure they are financially fit well before the offer stage. Continue reading

Subterranean garbage chutes and a cooling system for trees: The crazy tech behind Hudson Yards

Slated to open next month, Hudson Yards, the NYC mega project, features an eye-catching array of cutting-edge technology. Continue reading

WATCH: 10 real estate investment tech trends to watch

The emergence of the tech-stack brokerage, flexible lease models, affordable housing alternatives — Bain Capial’s Matt Harris and Merritt Hummer illuminate the biggest real estate investment tech trends agents should know about in 2019. Continue reading

WATCH: Got churn problems? Create a culture people love

Find out what the best leaders are doing to create team cultures where people want to stay put. Listen in as Vija Williams goes deep with Emily Smith, COO of Wemert Group Realty, and Dani Blain, leader of Dani Blain Team with Keller Williams, on their … Continue reading

‘You don’t need a compass to find us’: NRT exec on tech disruption

Kate Rossi, an executive vice president with Coldwell Banker NRT, has a long history with the real estate industry that started in sales. Continue reading

WATCH: Will iBuying become mainstream?

What’s the latest on the iBuyer landscape? How will it impact real estate agents’ bottom line? Listen in as strategic and real estate tech adviser, Mike DelPrete lays out the current iBuying scene at Inman Connect New York.  Continue reading