Lesson Learned: There are always problems. Your job is to solve them

Honesty, transparency and a knack for problem-solving are the keys to Coldwell Banker agent Robert Robinson’s service-oriented approach to success. Continue reading

 7 tips for using AI to find (and keep) real estate clients

In real estate, where every detail counts, AI can be the tool that sets you apart, Chris Pollinger writes. ChatGPT’s new update allows you to do more than ever before. Continue reading

How will buyers pay for your services post-settlement? Pulse

With plenty of ideas in the air and very little certainty, we want to know what you think. How will buyers pay for their agents in the future? Continue reading

Is now the time to become a flat-fee or limited-service broker?

With commissions up in the air, Clever’s Luke Babich writes that it may be time for some agents to explore alternative compensation models that can provide more consistent and reliable income. Continue reading

3 indie real estate brokerages that are breaking the mold

Pushing boundaries and changing the status quo, these three independent brokerages offer ideas for moving your own business forward. Continue reading

Why buyer representation should matter so much to sellers

Managing broker and new Inman contributor Cassie Walker Johnson writes that in the evolving real estate market, investing in buyer agent compensation is a wise decision that benefits everyone involved. Continue reading

It’s not business. It’s personal

For multistate CEO and new Inman contributor Troy Reierson, doing business is about more than numbers. It’s about a service-oriented approach that changes lives. Continue reading

Guidance or steering? Red flags of giving professional advice

Understanding the difference between steering and providing thoughtful and meaningful advice and guidance to clients is essential for navigating the future of real estate, mega team leader Carl Medford writes. Continue reading

Share your expertise: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for May

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the real estate industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading

How commission changes could lead to transactional transparency

This journey is not without its challenges, broker Bob Mathew writes, but the rewards — enhanced transparency, consumer trust and a more competitive marketplace — are worth the effort. Continue reading