5 ways to give your agents what they need (whether they know it or not)

Creating an incredible experience for your agents takes thought and creativity. According to founder and CEO of The Agency Mauricio Umansky, it starts with making them feel valued, connected and heard. Continue reading

Real Estate 101: Getting started with first-time homebuyers

First-time buyers need more hand-holding, according to NYC associate broker Ellen Sykes. Here are the questions you should ask and the ones you should answer. Continue reading

5 tactics to convert referral leads like a Realogy ‘Masters Cup’ winner

The brokers from this year’s winning Realogy teams, Dr. Susan Jenkins of Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Native American Group and Nick Pasquini of Century 21 Redwood Realty, spoke with Inman about some of their secrets to success with converting … Continue reading

30 etiquette rules for business self-confidence

Christy Murdock isn’t Emily Post or Miss Manners, but she does have the lowdown on how to behave in real estate. With so many platforms and processes, you need to keep up with the rules — both old and new. Here you’ll find ways to put your best foot fo… Continue reading

Don’t call it a comeback! Why QR codes are more relevant than ever

Convenience and COVID reintroduced customizable barcode technology. WEST’s Sam Trimble explains how to make the most of scannable QR codes. Continue reading

Don’t sleep on the threat of real estate wire fraud

A 2021 survey showed that 1 in 3 real estate transactions were targeted by cybercriminals. Real estate agents can no longer afford to ignore the threat or meet it with a one-line warning at the bottom of their email signature, says Rich Hopen. Continue reading

Don’t fall victim to Russian hackers: 14 tips

More and more Russian hackers are looking to unleash cyberattacks across the world. Keep yourself and your clients safe with these strategies from cybersecurity expert Robert Siciliano. Continue reading

Don’t fall behind on your taxes! 5 money-savvy moves for real estate agents

If you had a blockbuster year in your real estate business, you need to ensure that you have a financial plan in place. CFP Jordan Curnutt offers some key tax planning strategies to consider. Continue reading

Inventing Anna, The Dropout, WeCrashed: What TV’s scam craze tells us about bad business

Crimes of the heart and crimes of the wallet often go hand in hand. Here’s what you can learn from the recent spate of scam-based documentaries. Continue reading

The real estate prospecting conversation-starters every listing agent needs in 2022

Remember, when you’re cold-calling, you’re serving — not selling, coach Darryl Davis reminds. He offers three concepts and six dialogues that can help you communicate more effectively. Continue reading