What to do when a customer calls about a home that is sold

For too many agents, a call after the listing is sold is ignored. Instead, writes team leader Tom Toole, you can make it an opportunity and a springboard for adding value. Continue reading

How to make the most of your time during a market slowdown

A market shift is a perfect time to revisit your communication and best practices so that you can provide the best possible client service. Let broker Julie Busby guide you through optimizing the current opportunity. Continue reading

Here are the finalists for the 2023 Inman Innovator Awards

The 2023 Inman Innovator Awards finalists range from true upstarts to established players, with each offering a new vision for real estate. Winners will be announced live in Las Vegas, Aug. 8-10. Continue reading

Circa 1950: What real estate agents need to know about housing styles from the 1950s 

Housing in the 1950s is characterized by homogeneous style and post-World War II sensibilities, affluence and family size. Broker Gerard Splendore offers insight into the historical and architectural roots of the decade’s home styles as part of his Cir… Continue reading

How to show your buyers you are a pro, even if you are new to the game

When you’re first starting out, it’s important to figure out the lay of the land for each type of transaction. Inspiring confidence in your buyer clients means knowing the process from start to finish before you show that first property. Continue reading

How to mix, match and mirror your client’s energy when things are not clicking

Relationship-building and effective communication are key to connecting with your clients and serving them effectively. When your customer’s personality style differs from your own, use the following techniques to keep the lines of communication open. Continue reading