Expert energy: How to become the go-to agent in any market

The real estate agents who rise to the top, coach Darryl Davis writes, are the ones who commit to daily growth, connection and service. Continue reading

Speed-to-lead is not the same as speed-to-qualify

You have to earn the right to ask the hard questions, broker Josh Ries writes. Learn how to build rapport and relationship so that you can dig deeper. Continue reading

EXp CEO: You can’t champion consumers and gatekeep listings

In an Inman Exclusive, Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, writes that exposure sells homes, while shielding listings hurts sellers, limits buyers and undermines trust. Continue reading

Supercharge your summer marketing: The Download

After a topsy-turvy spring, some markets are seeing more inventory this summer. Here’s how to lead gen for buyers and listings to take advantage of the opportunity. Continue reading

Agents lower hopes after summer’s tepid start: Client Pipeline Tracker

Intel observed a notable rise in late June in the share of agents who said their buyer client pools were “substantially” slimmer than at the same point last year. Continue reading

Easy-peasy tech automations (with no learning curve required)

Text replacements and keyboard shortcuts are the OGs of automation, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. They’ve saved her business hundreds of hours and thousands of decisions. Continue reading

Why my new URL will end in .realtor or .realestate

As Troy Palmquist refreshes his consumer-facing real estate brand online, he takes you along on the journey, including the nuts and bolts decisions related to content marketing. Continue reading

Are you about to become a real estate dinosaur?

Technology doesn’t take the place of relationship-building, Bernice Ross writes. The agent who masters both is ready to move forward with confidence in today’s market. Continue reading

6 creative strategies to refresh your marketing now 

Refreshing your marketing doesn’t require a total overhaul, Bernice Ross writes, only a few smart, creative shifts that will keep you top of mind with clients and prospects. Continue reading

Your city just got ranked. Now put it to work for your business

Buyers are paying attention to “best-of” rankings. Are you? Troy Palmquist teaches you to add this leverage to supercharge your real estate business. Continue reading