Pulse: ‘Will you cut your commission?’ 27 ways to respond

Last week, we asked for your best responses to buyers and sellers when they ask: “Will you cut your commission?” Readers shared how they respond to potential clients and also mentioned some creative workarounds. Continue reading

Agent/broker perspective: How do you keep momentum going?

In this column, Anthony Askowitz explores a hypothetical real estate situation from both sides of the broker/agent dynamic. This month: A veteran agent has had her best production year ever, and she wants to ensure the momentum continues. What can her … Continue reading

The year of the homeseller

Twenty-five plus years into the real estate digital revolution and most of the money and innovation has been focused on helping homebuyers. That’s about to change. Continue reading

How to fight commission compression

If you’re not already dealing with it, it’s just a matter of time before commission compression will be at your doorstep. Be ready to fight for what you deserve when it comes. Continue reading

This Christmas, give yourself the life you wanted

Columnist Bernice Ross is inspired by the story of Michael Combs, the author of “Our Last Christmas Wish.” The book is a reminder to not take a single day for granted and to love people around you. Continue reading

Lesson Learned: Take the leap

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, find out why Aaron Masliansky is a big believer in the power of forward momentum. Continue reading

The Real Word: Top 2020 predictions

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Byron and Nicole page through both economists’ and Brad Inman’s predictions for the future of real estate and give their own outlook. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: Don’t take half measures

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer talks about how to give your business your all in 2020. As we move into the new year, make a resolution not to do anything in half measures. Continue reading

3 social media strategies for becoming hyperlocal

Being hyperlocal in your community starts with interacting on a grass roots level. Savvy agents provide real value to their sphere of influence in a multitude of ways. Here are a few strategies to help you get started. Continue reading

The future isn’t quite what I thought it would be

Columnist Teresa Boardman revisits her 2010 predictions about technology’s impact on the real estate industry. Homebuyers can get 3D tours and look up home histories online, but the mortgage process is still painfully slow. Continue reading