5 things your broker is too nice to tell you, but you need to hear

You may not want to hear the truth, writes Jimmy Burgess, but you need to hear it if you want to make big improvements in your performance. Here are the five things you need to get real about. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s 7 best tips for new agents who want to thrive

Luxury clients have big-time expectations, and it’s up to you to meet them. The Agency founder offers a prescription for overcoming obstacles and finding success. Continue reading

How am I ever going to land my 1st listing?

Although new agents worry about contracts and contingencies, their real focus needs to be on lead gen for that all-important first listing. Christy Murdock reached out to Inman Contributors for their best advice on landing listings. Continue reading

7 safety tips for brand new agents

While you’ve probably thought about a lot of aspects of practicing real estate, the one you should start with is your personal safety. Jay Thompson outlines strategies to help you stay safer as you go about your daily activities. Continue reading

At a glance: 30 etiquette rules for business self-confidence

With so many platforms and processes to learn as you launch your business, you’ll need to learn the unwritten rules fast — both old and new. Here’s a quick-hit list to help everyone be better behaved in the office, online and during the transaction pro… Continue reading

Growing a social media following takes time. Here are 4 tips to speed it up

When growing your social media audience, remember that it will be a marathon and not a sprint, says Laura Stace, VP of luxury marketing for Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices. You want to build a qualified audience that will be receptive and will engage w… Continue reading

‘Work your community’: How new agents can adapt to a slowdown

Members of the Inman Coast to Coast Facebook group recently shared tips for new agents on how to change with the times as the market experiences a moderate slowdown. Continue reading

7 things new agents should do every day for a year

New agents are constantly asking Mauricio Umansky, founder and CEO of The Agency, what he did in his first year as an agent to lay the foundation for his career. Here, he shares the daily habits that helped set him up for success. Continue reading

Time-blocking 101: A simple guide for new agents

Time-blocking is an incredible tool for real estate agents, especially those just getting into the industry. This practice encourages you to spend time on the items that have the most impact and ensures you are working at maximum productivity. Here’s h… Continue reading