Don’t hang up (yet)! What you can learn from cringey spam calls

While you probably don’t want to listen to those spammy sales calls, they can teach you something about what to do, and what not to do, in your business. Continue reading

10 myths new real estate agents still believe (but shouldn’t)

As a new agent, it can be hard to separate fact from fiction, coach and author Darryl Davis writes. Find out what’s no longer true so that you can chart a course for your career. Continue reading

9 fall-friendly social media ideas to spice up your marketing

Coach and author Darryl Davis shows you how to get more engagement and create conversations with this autumnal social media marketing plan that’s ideal for the season. Continue reading

Stop the bombshell lawsuit panic. Ask your broker about commission

You don’t have to figure out everything on your own when it comes to buyer commissions and the bombshell lawsuits, writes broker Teresa Boardman. It’s the job of the broker to help individual agents understand and negotiate the terms of their compensat… Continue reading

The best advice most real estate agents don’t want to hear

Knowing and acting on what you need to hear, Jimmy Burgess writes, instead of what you want to hear, is key to growing and optimizing your professional performance. Continue reading

8 client appreciation event expenses that are totally worth it

In today’s economy, every dime matters. Here are a few budget-friendly expenditures that author and coach Darryl Davis recommends for your next client appreciation event. Continue reading

Does size really matter? How to choose the right team for you

Does size matter? It depends on your goals, says Livian’s Erin McCormick Torres. Here are the pros and cons of small teams and mega teams, to help you wade through your options before making any big decisions. Continue reading

No more ‘business as usual’. Here’s what NAR needs to change next

Pam O’Connor retired as CEO of Leading Real Estate Companies of the World and was named one of the top 25 thought leaders by the National Association of Realtors. In this op-ed, she shares her thoughts on the organization, its business model, and makes… Continue reading

Granny flats, tiny homes and ADUs: The essential guide

Your clients need a lot more than your enthusiasm to act on their ADU dream, writes ADU expert Kendyl Young. They need facts, resources and a patient ear to listen and help overcome their fears.  Continue reading

Egypt Sherrod would have been a serial entrepreneur in another life

The real estate broker, investor, HGTV star and Inman Influencer shared her thoughts on a wide range of topics, from real estate to personal hobbies and more. Here’s what she revealed to Inman. Continue reading