You have 3 brokerage models to choose from. Which works for you?

Once you’ve passed your real estate exam, broker Joseph Santini writes, your first order of business will be deciding what type of brokerage will serve you best in your new career. Continue reading

Ditch generic marketing: Convey your value with storytelling

Forget the infographics, lists and pie charts, broker Teresa Boardman writes. Instead, tell a compelling story about how you’ve helped your clients. Continue reading

3 ways to lead by example — and focus on what you can control

Want to increase your impact and improve your business? New Inman contributor Amy Hullet says the key is taking a genuine interest in people and getting out there to meet them where they are. Continue reading

How are you doing? Americans now rank at an all-time happiness low

Your team members and customers are struggling, Rachael Hite writes. Here is what wise brokers need to know about the state of happiness and how it impacts all of us. Continue reading

Forget the NAR settlement. New development transactions still pay

As brokerages pivot to specialized training meant to empower buyer agents, new-home sales still provide plenty of opportunities for intrepid Realtors, development specialist Hana Cha writes. Continue reading

10 reasons to embrace the shift to a seller-focused business

If agents want to beat out their local competition, writes trainer and leadership expert Jeff Glover, they need to start focusing on owning the listing inventory in their markets. Continue reading

6 ways to cover your kids’ college costs with real estate investment

If you plan to help out with your kid’s college tuition, there are a variety of real estate investment strategies that can help. Continue reading

Bad reputation: 3 shifts that cloud the public’s perception of agents

Mega team leader Carl Medford points to several massive shifts that have caused the current commission crisis and the path he sees forward. Continue reading

Will uncertainty drive agents out? Maybe — but don’t let it be you

After the National Association of Realtor’s proposed settlement, Coldwell Banker Realty President and CEO Kamini Lane offers 3 tips for agents amid commission compression chaos. Continue reading

Value over discount: 8 tips for navigating post-NAR settlement

Explore how to transcend discounting and enhance value in response to the NAR settlement with strategic consultant Chris Pollinger. Continue reading