You’re not leading, you’re hovering: How to build team accountability

The difference between a high-performing brokerage and a burned-out one often comes down to a single leadership habit, Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading

How to sharpen your negotiation skills without pricey seminars

The agents who become exceptional negotiators aren’t the ones who took the most courses, Nick Schlekeway writes. They’re the ones who treat every conversation like practice. Continue reading

Inman announces the newest members of the 2025 Golden I Club

Inman shines the spotlight on the industry’s top luxury agents and brokers by announcing the 2025 Golden I Club winners. Continue reading

Inman announces the 2025 Golden I Club finalists, celebrating the leaders in luxury real estate

Inman shines the spotlight on the industry’s top luxury agents and brokers by announcing its 2025 Golden I Club finalists. Continue reading

The 3 stages of a listing — and how to win each one

Put effort into the before, during and after of the listing appointment to position the property and generate additional leads from the process, Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading

How smart brokerages are scaling service and redefining leverage

Don’t sacrifice service and connection as you grow, Nick Schlekeway writes. Use tech to create leverage where it’s needed most, so your agents have more time for the personal attention that matters most. Continue reading

How to define your target audience without losing existing business

Build your brand around a location or property type you’re passionate about, Nick Schlekeway writes, and watch your business take off. Continue reading

Why staging your listing matters more than you think

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a staging prescription for marketing your next listing and engaging the perfect buyer. Continue reading

The real estate market is changing: Adapt or get left behind

The way agents succeed is undergoing a profound transformation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes. Are you adapting and adopting new tools fast enough to keep up? Continue reading

The 411 conversion model: A simple system to generate more referrals

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a simple-to-implement strategy for capturing and converting leads while nurturing relationships. Continue reading