Bad company: 13 tips for avoiding toxicity in real estate

In this market, who has time to deal with personal conflicts and toxicity? Whether it’s in the office, at home or with clients, we’ve pulled together some top advice from Inman contributors to help ensure you’re fulfilled in your work life. Find out ho… Continue reading

$170M top producer breaks down the secret to his success

The key to success in real estate starts with honing your sales skills, according to Andrew Undem. As the leader of a team on track to close $170 million this year, he’s sharing the key factors to a superior sales experience for both clients and agents. Continue reading

Listing feedback doesn’t matter. Stop worrying about it

It doesn’t matter how easy it is to provide feedback through technology now — some buyer’s agents are just not going to do it. There isn’t any point in making a big deal out of it. Here’s why. Continue reading

Managing expectations? 17 communication tips to stay above a fray

At the heart of every real estate transaction is a series of expectations, and they might be a little skewed as we’re coming out of an extreme seller’s market. Here are the 3 fundamental steps (and tips for every part of the process) to manage them eff… Continue reading

How to couch armchair expert advice

Knowing how to combat misguided viewpoints with vetted knowledge and confidence is vital. Here are eight scenarios you are likely to encounter and how to contend with them. Continue reading

How to coach clients through an inventory-depleted market

It’s not easy navigating a market with anemic inventory levels, which is why real estate pros should do what they can to help clients throughout the process. Here are a few key things agents need to do. Continue reading

10 tips for working with picky homebuyer clients

Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions of a person’s life. Being a good agent means offering your expertise and honest opinions to your clients. It also means understanding how to deal with tough buyers while maintaining a healthy work… Continue reading

Keeping It Real: How to master the art of execution

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer goes through the vital steps of following through.  Continue reading

8 things mortgage lenders do that frustrate agents

When the loan process gets derailed, it can set off an entire contagion of events that create a tremendous amount of stress for all involved. Here are eight things mortgage lenders do that frustrate agents to no end. Continue reading

9 ways buyers sabotage their home purchase

Over the years, we’ve seen tons of advice on what homebuyers shouldn’t do — opening up new lines of credit, changing jobs, taking out loans are all no-nos. But here we’ll expand on some more self-destructive behaviors buyers can’t seem to resist. … Continue reading