It can happen to you: Get real about personal risk and crime potential

Worrying won’t keep you safe, security expert Robert Siciliano writes. However, clear-eyed assessment of potential risk factors and common-sense precautions just might. Continue reading

It’s Realtor Safety Month. Here’s how to protect yourself and clients

Find out how to lead with safety in every transaction and protect buyers, sellers, FSBOs and yourself from crime with security specialist Tracey Hawkins. Continue reading

Inman Power Wheels: Sweet 16 showdown for the best agent auto

As new models roll off the assembly line this fall, Inman is kicking off its first-ever Power Wheels car contest to determine once and for all the best ride for real estate agents on the go. Continue reading

Second-home buyer’s remorse: 6 tips for prevention

Keeping clients fully informed and helping them to think ahead about the logistics and financial implications of a second-home purchase can create more positive feelings and better outcomes, Jonathan Pressman writes. Continue reading

Are you coachable? 6 questions to ask yourself before taking the leap

Getting ready to be coached isn’t just about wanting to change, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write. It’s about being prepared to do the work it will take to change. Continue reading

Dorm decor goes luxe as students opt for high-end designers

The trend of parents and college students shopping at budget-friendly stores like Target and IKEA for DIY dorm decor may be fading as more students are turning to professional interior designers for their dorm rooms, The New York Times reported on Friday. Continue reading

SERHANT.’s ‘Owning Manhattan’ renewed for Season 2 on Netflix

The first season of the hit reality series featuring agents from Ryan Serhant’s brokerage dropped on Netflix two months ago. A release date for the second season was not immediately made public. Continue reading

David Copperfield’s final New York act? The disappearing owner

A lawsuit filed in New York this month alleges that Copperfield abandoned his penthouse in a state of disrepair, leaving the Galleria’s other residents to deal with flooding apartments and common areas below the unit. Continue reading

Be a trusted real estate ally for women clients in today’s market

Women’s real estate advocate Bobbie Wasserman shares strategies for overcoming hurdles and obstacles that sometimes block women from optimizing the financial potential of real estate ownership. Continue reading

How to create steadiness and consistency in business and life

It’s all about shifting your mindset, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write. To create consistency, you need a plan for your business that defines who you are. Continue reading