Crunch the numbers, be the expert: 6 steps for letting your economic prowess lead

Those real estate agents who can provide accurate, up-to-date and meaningful market data — those who put in the work to become true local market experts — can become the “economist of choice” in their region, and as a result, become the agent of choice… Continue reading

Study up! 5 topics agents should brush up on to prepare for what’s next

Ready or not, the slowdown is here, and agents who have never worked in these conditions are treading water in an ocean of advice. CEO and trainer Jack Gross is telling his agents to study these topics first Continue reading

Pick me! How to make yourself stand out to your dream team

Top producing teams usually have many agents interested in joining their ranks. You are not an outsider; they just don’t know how great you are (yet)! Team leader Stephanie Lanier has the best tips to help you step into the spotlight for your dream tea… Continue reading

Has your pipeline caught a cold? Best cures for reviving your CRM

When you realize your pipeline is ill, much like the doctor with a stethoscope, you will need to get to the heart of the matter. Trainer Rachael Hite has a roundup of Inman’s best CRM prescriptions to get you back on track. Continue reading

Affordable where? Fed efforts to cool the market still don’t create affordable housing

Although the Fed’s move to calm the market is a step in the right direction, it may not ultimately have much effect on affordability. Anthony West outlines the factors that are contributing to ongoing home value increases. Continue reading

Relying on optimism to get you through? 5 critical steps to take instead

Blindly hoping for the market to improve is not the right strategy. Team leader Carl Medford gives us a dose of the medicine your sick pipeline needs to get onto the road to recovery and how to prepare for what’s next. Continue reading

Ignore your MLS stats and head in the sand optimists

Call it fear or call it curiosity; it seems everyone has an opinion about the market. Broker Jeff Glover offers his hot take that the current data may be misleading and that your local stats deserve a second look. Continue reading

5 truths every agent should know about shifting markets

A shifting market differentiates those who’ve developed professionally and those who are just pretending. Jimmy Burgess provides the reality check that you need right now. Continue reading

Buyers are still competing. Here’s how to best help them

Even though the market is cooling, low inventory will continue to drive competitive offers. Try these strategies to help them come out on top. Continue reading

Buyers are still fighting hard, despite costly home payments

The monthly payment on a typical home is 50 percent pricier than it would have been a year ago, yet competition remains fierce. Continue reading