How am I ever going to land my 1st listing?

Although new agents worry about contracts and contingencies, their real focus needs to be on lead gen for that all-important first listing. Christy Murdock reached out to Inman Contributors for their best advice on landing listings. Continue reading

The agent’s guide to creating handwritten notes

Writing notes is not just about ticking off a box on your to-do list or even having good manners. It’s about delighting the recipient with a heartfelt, sincere and, most of all, personal form of communication. Continue reading

Take care of your money and it’ll take care of you: The Download

Each week on The Download, Inman’s Christy Murdock takes a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week to give you what you’ll need to meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR’s membership fee hike and balancing your budget. Continue reading

The agent’s guide to testimonials and reviews

Word of mouth (the digital kind) comes from online feedback in the form of reviews and testimonials. Find out how to gather and use good words from your past clients to attract your next ones. Continue reading

Stand out: 6 personal branding tips for brand new real estate agents

Building a personal brand takes time and effort, but the rewards are well worth it. By consistently applying these Brandamentals developed by branding guru Stacey Ross Cohen, you’ll see results. Continue reading

How to talk to clients about money (and all the rest): The Download

Agents can deal with economic headwinds by understanding their buyers’ mindset and helping them tap into down payment resources. Continue reading