SEO made simple: 2 main things agents should focus on

Optimizing your website for SEO can be a daunting task for a lot of agents — but it’s key to driving potential leads to your business. Here are two simple ways you can improve your site’s visibility. Continue reading

No budget, no worries: How to market yourself as a brand new agent

The biggest question in your real estate career arrives in a wave of panic the day you get your license: What do I do now? Here are three great ways to get the ball rolling in the marketing department as a newbie on the cheap. Continue reading

5 nifty (and thrifty) social media marketing ideas

If you know where to look, you’ll find that the digital space is chock-full of free resources and tools you can use to up your social media marketing game. Here are a few. Continue reading

Start here: 9 skills agents need to nail from the start

Most fledgling agents fail because they don’t master the business fundamentals and build on those fundamentals throughout their careers. If you’re new to the industry, focus on complete mastery of these skills first. Continue reading

Map-based real estate marketing sees explosive growth

Homesnap has partnered with Waze to let agents pin their listings and open houses to interactive maps. Such ads have seen a surge of interest over the past month. Continue reading

4 tips for agents who want to score laughs — and leads — on Instagram

Matt Lionetti of The Agency gained a following by posting comedy sketches about real estate on Instagram. He shared tips with Inman for other agents trying to do the same. Continue reading

WATCH: The slick marketing video behind ‘catastrophic failure’ spec home sale

The marketing video behind 1155 Angelo Drive exudes a calm, modern coolness. But at the time the video was made, developers behind the property were already likely aware of significant waterproofing issues present throughout the home. Continue reading

Pulse: What do newbies need to know about marketing listings?

When it comes to listings, what makes for a solid marketing strategy? From social media to video tours, we want you to chime in with your best advice and tips for newbie agents. Continue reading

Real estate agents who pay NCAA athletes will win. Here’s why.

Thanks to new rules, NCAA athletes can now use their name, image and likeness to promote your business. Smart agents should seize this opportunity. Here’s why. Continue reading

Total Expert integrates RatePlug to connect loan officers with agents

RatePlug, a marketing platform that connects mortgage loan officers and real estate agents, is now integrated into Total Expert, a customer relationship management solution. Continue reading