Your broker isn’t going to tell you how to make a profit. You are kind of like a backyard chicken, and your broker needs you to produce, so managing your money is up to you. Here’s what you should keep in mind. Continue reading
There are plenty of industries that have been disrupted by technology, and they’re still running strong without handing out discounts left and right. New business models don’t always mean the end. They are just creating smarter consumers, not displacin… Continue reading
Regular Inman contributor Teresa Boardman talks about how Zillow Offers just launched in the Twin Cities and what buyers and sellers truly need in her market (and probably yours, too). Continue reading
Things can get dicey in our society when it comes to the rights of adults who have mental impairments. Regular contributor Teresa Boardman shares her personal experiences with Alzheimer’s. Continue reading
The best way to attract seller leads is to create quality information that will help them and position you as the local expert. Here are 50 blog post ideas aimed at attracting sellers. You only need to write them once, but you can repurpose them throug… Continue reading
If you haven’t heard of snow plow parents, they are defined as parents who clear away obstacles — similar to how a plow clears snow off the street — to ensure that their children don’t have to deal with frustrations or failures. Here’s what I’ve learne… Continue reading
Many consumers don’t trust real estate agents and will always be on the hunt for ways to buy and sell without our help. If we don’t seize every opportunity we have to effectively communicate our value, we will become obsolete — and in the eyes of some,… Continue reading
There’s much hype about technology in the real estate industry, but are real estate agents even using the technology available to them properly? Does the use of technology result in more sales? Will the company with the best technology win? And if so, … Continue reading
Real estate agents should know it takes more than just a good phone camera to take great listing photos — yet, in some cases, it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference between listing photos taken in 2009 and those taken in 2019. Here’s why you sho… Continue reading
We all know this business is made up of more than just agents and brokers, but no one can deny that it’s the agents who build the closest bonds with consumers. Here are 25 realities agents have to deal with every day — the rest of the industry should t… Continue reading