8 tips for becoming the go-to expert in your market

There’s no doubt about it — being an expert in your market takes work — but it’s worth it! Make the new year ahead your opportunity to grow your expertise and, in turn, your business.   Continue reading

10 last-minute gift ideas for real estate agents this holiday season

It can be tough to find the right gift for the real estate agent in your life, and sometimes agents themselves aren’t sure what they want. One of these might spark some interest. Continue reading

5 certifications and designations tailor-made for the 2023 market

If you’re looking to set yourself apart from other professionals in the real estate industry, earning a designation or certification shows your peers and clients your unique areas of expertise. Continue reading

12 ways to kickstart your 2023

Team leader Julie Busby says that a slower market can be the perfect time to work on your skills. Read her best advice for kickstarting 2023 to be your best year ever. Continue reading

Zillow’s new take on listing photos: The Real Word

This week, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White are talking about Zillow’s acquisition of VRX Media, the hottest housing markets for 2023 and topics from left, middle and right. Continue reading

Be agile, embrace change: 2 leaders share the keys to success in 2023

Christie’s Real Estate Chris Lim and Ben Fairfield with RE/MAX Western Region Development shared keys to their teams’ success in a down market with the Inman Connect Now virtual crowd. Continue reading

7 things your competition hopes you won’t do

If you slack off or lose focus on certain aspects of your business, your competition will benefit — and they know it. Here is Jimmy Burgess’ list of the top things your competition hopes you slack off on. Continue reading

Help homeowners lower home maintenance costs in 2023 with this 12-month marketing campaign

Would you like to help your clients and sphere cut their homeownership and home maintenance costs substantially in 2023? This 12-month marketing plan is suitable for social media, email, direct mail and even video, writes trainer Bernice Ross. Continue reading

I want to put some of the reality back into realty

Broker and real estate expert Teresa Boardman feels it is time to put the real back into real estate. The average transaction isn’t typically camera-ready. When things get real, real quick in real estate she says that we need to leave the drama on TV w… Continue reading