Believe in yourself! 7 practical ways agents can build confidence

Confidence is an important aspect of becoming a successful real estate agent. Luckily, it’s a skill that can be learned and sharpened. Here are a few powerful (and effective) ways agents can boost their self-confidence. Continue reading

Want to be a top producer? Do these 6 things

These six ingredients are what all top producers are made of, and with hard work and dedication, anyone can become a top agent. Here’s what you need to rise to the top. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: The 4 cornerstones of business

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer discusses the essential pillars that keep him and his business sustainable. Listen in to find out more. Continue reading

What the Super Bowl halftime show and real estate have in common

As Jay Thompson watched the Super Bowl halftime entertainment, he couldn’t help but think about the striking similarities between the show and the real estate business. This thought stream invoked the four P’s that it takes to make it in this industry,… Continue reading

How a Krav Maga Class Gave Me More Than Self-Defense

My family would describe me as anything but a risk-taker. “Grandma drives faster than you!” my youngest likes to tease me. So when I announced I was going to veer out of my comfort zone and sign up for a self-defense class, my children, my husband and … Continue reading

3 ways to tame the self-doubt beast

Building and maintaining confidence in yourself is not an easy task. It takes hard work, patience, trial and error, but most of all heart. Here are three steps that are helpful in defeating the self-doubt beast. Continue reading

It’s time to lean out: An open letter to men in leadership

After attending the California Association of Realtors’ WomanUp! conference, luxury real estate specialist Chris Pollinger calls on the industry to focus on better recognizing women’s contributions in the workplace. Continue reading

Twyla Tharp’s View: ‘Keep Moving … Keep Evolving’

(Editor’s Note: This story was previously published by PBS NewsHour.) Twyla Tharp is the greatest choreographer of our era. Her groundbreaking career in dance blended classical ballet with contemporary culture. Now, at age 78, Tharp is sharing her inno… Continue reading

Twyla Tharp’s View: ‘Keep Moving … Keep Evolving’

(Editor’s Note: This story was previously published by PBS NewsHour.) Twyla Tharp is the greatest choreographer of our era. Her groundbreaking career in dance blended classical ballet with contemporary culture. Now, at age 78, Tharp is sharing her inno… Continue reading

5 must-do’s for brand new real estate agents

Here are five essential decisions you must make as you launch your real estate career. If you’re still hanging back on some of these, you might be setting yourself up to become one of the statistics. Continue reading