Summertime Dadness: Rob Grant on real estate, art and Lana Del Rey

Hot off the release earlier this month of his debut album, “Lost at Sea,” the 69-year-old real estate broker and pianist spoke to Inman about his career, the new album and his daughter, Lana Del Rey. Continue reading

Hiring in real estate ramps up — but lags behind other industries: Labor

May was a strong hiring month for the U.S. as a whole. But in a down market, real estate didn’t quite keep pace, according to new jobs data released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading

What layoffs? Most of real estate industry is ramping up, data shows

Employers posted another hot hiring month as the spring housing market picked up, exceeding strong overall numbers, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Continue reading

9 tips for creating a seller safety plan on your next listing

There certainly isn’t enough advice out there on seller safety, writes safety expert Robert Siciliano. Here are some tips to ensure your sellers (and you) stay safe during showings. Continue reading

Brokers, we’ve been down this road before. You know what to do. Right?

Knowing is the first step. Doing it might seem like the hard step, but we are breaking this down into 4 KEY STRATEGIES you can start today to secure a profitable future. Continue reading

Going beyond Pride: Practical ways to be an ally all year long

When you think of celebrating Pride, is it only in the month of June? Nick Acosta shares his personal message about growing up, the importance of community, and speaking out about Pride issues in the real estate industry. Continue reading

Out with the old and in with the new: 22 tips for a business detox

Now is the time to envision your best self, ideal life and thriving business. Rainy Hake Austin offers insights on how to dive into a new way of working. Continue reading

Get off the burnout rollercoaster! How to reduce stress in real estate

No need to fear and loathe the stress in your life. It’s time to press the brakes, get off the roller coaster, sit on the sidelines and work on strategies to reduce the stress in your workday. Coach Darryl Davis offers ways to reenergize and empower yo… Continue reading

Repeat customers on lock! How this agent achieves a 99.7% repeat client rate

If you’re looking for consistent growth in your business, make sure you are devoting time and effort to the people who already know, like and trust you, says Jimmy Burgess. These relationships are the seeds for future growth. Continue reading

5 can’t-miss takeaways for brokers from ICNY

This summer’s hot item is helping your brokerage make it through this scorching market with energy to burn. To help, here are five of last week’s most compelling insights for brokers from ICNY. Continue reading