FOMO Alert: 74 things to expect next week at Connect Las Vegas

With Inman Connect Las Vegas rapidly approaching, Inman founder Brad Inman offers his notes, compiled over two decades, on what attendees should expect at this year’s conference next week. Continue reading

How to grow your network

It’s important to maintain connections because your business often depends on the quality of those relationships. But here’s why you shouldn’t neglect strangers and acquaintances. Continue reading

Pulse: What newbies need to know about marketing listings

From utilizing professional photography to tapping into your sphere, here are some essential tips newbies need to know about marketing listings today. Continue reading

Most listings have bad visuals. Here’s how to stand out

According to a recent BoxBrownie study, most real estate listings suffer from one thing: a lack of good visuals. Whether you’re a newbie or a more experienced agent, here are a few tips you need to know about getting listing visuals right. Continue reading

Free leads from Google: How to set up, optimize your Google My Business page

There’s a pretty easy (and free) way to position yourself as the local expert and scoop up leads as you grow, thanks to Google My Business. Here’s how to set up, build and optimize your business page. Continue reading

What new real estate agents should know about …

If you’re a new agent, learning a thing or two about a home’s most sought-after features (think: kitchens, bathtubs, closets, flooring, elevators) will go a long way in helping you stand out with clients. Continue reading

3 brokers share 7 tips for guiding new real estate agents

Three real estate brokers share how they help new agents navigate bidding wars, manage finances, and keep their sanity while building their business. Continue reading

7 truths new agents need to know about short sales

Short sales can help homeowners in need get out of a financial obligation they can no longer afford ethically — but only if agents handle it right. Here are a few things agents need to consider before handling a short sale. Continue reading

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