Lesson Learned: Offer insights, not answers

In this weekly column, real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week, find out how Raleigh-Durham agent Matthew Szalecki learned that when it comes to the hard decisions, … Continue reading

How to cut through the noise and learn to trust your gut

You should think carefully and set up some rules before blindly trusting the advice of others. There’s something to be said for developing self-confidence, knowing yourself and understanding what’s right for you. Continue reading

How to fail at business in 4 easy steps

What do Andrew Carnegie, Benjamin Franklin, Oprah, John D. Rockefeller, John Paul DeJoria, Steve Jobs and Walt Disney have in common? Learn what really powers success in entrepreneurship here. Continue reading

How a broker went from homeless to building a $14M development

Lafayette, Louisiana-based broker Terrica Smith shares how surviving Hurricane Katrina led her to her calling — providing affordable housing. Continue reading

Court upholds $6.75M award for graffiti destroyed at 5Pointz

Twenty-one artists will be awarded $6.75 million seven years after suing developer Gerald Wolkoff for whitewashing their work at graffiti art mecca 5Pointz. Continue reading

Inman News quiz: Think you’re on top of the week’s biggest stories?

The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman’s real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week.
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California Gov. on homeless crisis: ‘Doing nothing no longer an option’

In his State of the State address on Wednesday California Gov. Gavin Newsom made a call for the state to address its crisis. Continue reading

Agent parodies ‘Beer Never Broke My Heart’ in marketing video

Bob Tompkins, the South Carolina agent behind the viral ‘Old Town Realtor’ parody, is at it again, with his take on the hit country music song ‘Beer Never Broke My Heart’. Continue reading