How to become a real estate agent

Exploring the possibility of a career in real estate? Real estate coach Darryl Davis provides the information you need to get started and launch your business. Continue reading

The portable mortgage illusion: How this ‘solution’ can create bigger problems

Portable mortgages sound like a creative answer to a difficult problem, but they are not a true fix, Derek Carlson writes. They are a trade-off. Continue reading

The role of the CMA (and agent) in an AI world

As AI makes CMAs faster and cleaner, broker-owner Deb Siefkin writes, it’s exposing a gap most agents were never trained to address. Continue reading

The ‘why’ of Compass versus the Clear Cooperation Policy

Compass is not retreating from antitrust warfare, America Foy writes. It is choosing its targets according to whether it can defeat them or negotiate with them. Continue reading

What will you do with a wobbly real estate market? The Download

The longed-for market recovery still seems uncertain. Get caught up on the latest predictions and learn to make the most of every opportunity. Continue reading

Compass, Zillow and the latest moves: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

Prepping for ‘squeeze-flation’ summer: 3 strategies to sweeten up a sour market outlook

If you’re already trying to save your summer pipeline, Rachael Hite writes, it’s time to get started. Let’s talk about the market shift. Continue reading

How the right lender can help you build your real estate business

Your preferred lender should be a strategic extension of your business, coach Darryl Davis writes: someone actively invested in your growth and your clients’ success. Continue reading

There are 2 kinds of agents. The market now prices them differently

Agents are experiencing a shift from being compensated for participating in the transaction to being compensated for how they shape the decisions that lead to it, broker-owner Deb Siefkin. Continue reading

Your real estate clients aren’t hiring you to be yourself

Authenticity opens the door. Broker-owner Deb Siefkin shares what actually carries the conversation when the decision gets difficult. Continue reading