NAR President Kevin Sears sends message of resilience at ICLV

“I hope — at the end of the day, at the end of the two-year term — to be able to look back and say there was some stability and calm,” Sears told hundreds of ICLV attendees, many of them NAR members. Continue reading

Communicate value with authenticity and active listening

Not every agent can or should communicate their value through “bold statements,” agents said during a panel at Inman Connect Las Vegas. That’s why remaining authentic to oneself is paramount. Continue reading

DelPrete ‘secret shopper’ sting reveals agents lose hosts of leads

With the help of a firm employing more than 100 undercover researchers, the real estate tech strategist tested agents at roughly 30 brokerages. They found that more than 1 in 3 inquiries never received a response from the agent. Continue reading

Glennda Baker: ‘Never been a more important time’ for relationships

As agents face attacks on their value from all sides, the most important thing they can do today is to focus on boosting client relationships, the Glennda Baker & Associates leader said to Inman Connect Las Vegas attendees. Continue reading

Maha Abouelenein: Self-reliance is investing in yourself to help others

Communications expert Maha Abouelenein shared her seven principles of self-reliance at Inman Connect Las Vegas on Tuesday, encouraging them to believe in themselves and live without regret. Continue reading

Inman Connect moving from Las Vegas to San Diego summer 2025

After a five-year run in Las Vegas, the industry’s flagship real estate event comes to San Diego July 30 – Aug. 1, 2025. Entrepreneur and skateboard legend Tony Hawk is the first announced keynoter. Continue reading

7 musts for buyer presentations ahead of the commission deadline

Marketing expert Marci James shares strategies designed to help you showcase your value, negotiate commissions with confidence and build a thriving buyer’s agent business in 2024. Continue reading

Will flashy gifts and open houses end once commissions decouple?

Based on conversations with luxury agents across both coasts, there’s still a lot of uncertainty about how far-reaching the changes that come with commissions decoupling may be. Continue reading

Are you ready to commit to building your community? Lead by example

Greg Sexton, chief operating officer for Century 21 Real Estate, describes the brand’s 45-year-long philanthropic involvement with the Easterseals. Continue reading