Majority of real estate pros support Clear Cooperation, Intel Index finds

Supporters of the policy outnumber critics nearly 3-to-1, according to new data from the Inman Intel Index survey. Agents at larger brokerages were more receptive to the criticisms, Intel found. Continue reading

Top-producing agent Duane Richins brings RealD2D to Real

Drawing on his expertise in door-to-door sales, Richins founded RealD2D, a team offering coaching and training programs. These services focus on building client relationships, developing sales strategies and guiding decision-making. Continue reading

I’m a real estate broker, but I’m no longer a Realtor. Here’s why I quit

Massachusetts broker Nadine Hiser outlines the differences between NAR-affiliated brokers and independents like her — and why her company, Key Realty Group, made the choice to leave NAR. Continue reading

These 12 pillars of attraction will transform your recruiting

Choosing just four of these 12 categories will help you recruit more effectively and efficiently and open up new avenues for growth, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

What agents and brokers really want to tell each other: Intel survey

Agents and brokers talk. A lot. But what’s left unsaid may be nearly as important. Intel analyzed survey responses of hundreds of real estate professionals for insights into an unbreakable bond. Continue reading

5 things your broker is too nice to tell you, but you need to hear

You may not want to hear the truth, writes Jimmy Burgess, but you need to hear it if you want to make big improvements in your performance. Here are the five things you need to get real about. Continue reading

Insider secrets to survive the shift to today’s skills-based market

Coach Verl Workman joins Bernice Ross to talk all things teams, growth and the demands of the current real estate market. Continue reading

3 tips to help budding brokers go from surviving to thriving

Getting your broker’s license is just the start of the story, broker-owner and educator Elisha Lopez writes. Here’s how to elevate your brokerage career to the highest heights. Continue reading

When handling buyer objections, preparation is key, brokers say

Buyers with doubts need to know they’re being heard. A well-oiled process for responding to their objections can help, Bianca D’Alessio and Aaron West said Thursday at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

How much does it cost to open up a new brokerage?

Don’t let the costs scare you, Kevin Woody writes. Your willingness to plan and prepare will contribute greatly to your success as a brokerage owner.   Continue reading