Stop crying ‘clickbait’! Why you have to get past the headlines

News and info flies at us 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Sure, we skim through a lot of information. But do we really need to burn our energy providing thoughts on an article where we’ve only read the headline? Continue reading

‘Elder orphans’ more likely to move: Study

A wave of unmarried, childless elderly people are likely to shape the future of housing. These “solo agers” must make big decisions about the course of their lives without input from loved ones. That includes their housing situations. Continue reading

Dear Marketing Mastermind: How do I balance privacy and social media marketing?

In this monthly advice column, the Marketing Mastermind, regular Inman columnist Christy Murdock Edgar, answers three burning questions. This month’s topic: privacy matters. Where is the line between maintaining your privacy while also keeping an authe… Continue reading

The Real Word: Is NAR spending too much on building software?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, the National Association of Realtors has had its drama with building tech, including the current lawsuit from a former RPR contractor. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: 3 things agents must do to stay on top of their game

Jack of all trades but master of none? Not acceptable! On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer illustrates what it really takes to become a master of your craft. Continue reading

Where’s a real estate agent’s place in polarized times?

A real estate agent’s role is that of a leader, ambassador, problem-solver — a pillar of the community. When times are tough, issues are polarizing, and clients could fall on either side, agents need to lead, inspire and unify. Continue reading

‘Red is the new black’: The top zingers from Inman Connect Las Vegas

Fierce competition for top agents, capturing consumer eyeballs and market share can often lead to some memorable zingers both on and off the Inman Connect Las Vegas stage. Here are some of the best from ICLV 2019.  Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Take the long view

Each week, we talk to agents across the country about what they’ve learned along the way (and what they wish they had known as new agents). This week, Atlas Real Estate’s Mike Hills discusses why patience is the key to investment success. Continue reading