Monthly Archives: May 2019

What is company culture? An indie broker-owner gives his 2 cents

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Regardless of what type of brokerage you belong to, culture makes a big difference in how a business operates. In fact, a company’s culture can make or break its success. How do you find a culture that’s right for you? Regular Inman contributor and ind… Continue reading →

READ: Justice Department’s letter to CoreLogic demanding MLS info

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Inman has obtained a letter from the Department of Justice requesting information on multiple listing service data from CoreLogic, a California-based financial services and analytics firm. Continue reading →

7 Ways to Honor a Loved One’s Memory

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When my mom passed away, having established guidelines for my early grieving process was a relief, giving me concrete steps to take and tasks to do. Several years on, my grief is different — less sharp, but still punctuated with unexpected moments and … Continue reading →

The Program Where Older Volunteers Become School ‘Aunts’ and ‘Uncles’

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One morning a week, we are 12 older adults assisting in one of the youngest classes at our local school in Denmark. We call ourselves School Aunts and School Uncles. With 25 curious and lively children per class, a lone teacher cannot give each pupil t… Continue reading →

Setting Up a Home Gym: What Should You Buy?

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There are a lot of great reasons to set up a home gym. Maybe you’re tired of schlepping to the local fitness center or maybe you hate wasting time waiting for people to get off the exercise machines you want to use. Maybe you prefer to grunt, groan and… Continue reading →

Moving to a new market? Here’s how to start on the right foot

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To offer your clients the most valuable service, you have to learn everything your prospects might want to know about your new market. If you find yourself starting over, here are some tips to make it a little bit easier. Continue reading →

Why don’t we think about clients’ specific needs?

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Other than that narrow exception that agents make for first-time homebuyers, agents don’t think of clients as having specialized needs that require customized solutions. Instead, agents provide a cookie-cutter approach to standardized service with the … Continue reading →

We’re better than this: Stop trolling other Realtors

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In case you missed it, when the National Association of Realtors announced that President Donald Trump would speak at NAR Midyear, trolling from both sides of the aisle ensued. Here’s why it’s not only unprofessional, but also against the Code of Ethic… Continue reading →