How to break the business-killing, stop-and-start ‘deadly cycle’

With the right mindset and consistent lead gen, broker Nick Schlekeway writes, you can break out of the stop-and-start pattern and build a business that grows steadily over time. Continue reading

6 bad habits great agents avoid (and what they do instead)

Ready to change your life and your business? It starts, Jimmy Burgess writes, with changing the negative patterns you’ve fallen into. Continue reading

Death by comparison: How to protect your joy on social media

Instead of letting toxic social media comparisons steal your joy, broker Pam Blair writes, embrace what makes you different. Continue reading

Gary Keller’s bleak 2025 housing market forecast: The Download

This week at Keller Williams’ Family Reunion, Gary Keller forecast significant market headwinds in 2025. How can you prepare — and flourish — no matter what happens next? Continue reading

Gary Keller, Leo Pareja, Robert Reffkin: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

13 negotiation questions every agent must learn to ask

Rather than telling your clients what you think they want to hear, Bernice Ross writes, ask the right questions, and get them talking about what matters most to them. Continue reading

Top 5 homeseller objections (and how to overcome them)

There’s a lot of information out there, and your sellers may be struggling to make sense of the market. Darryl Davis offers ideas for talking clients through their biggest objections and helping them make the right decisions. Continue reading

The ultimate guide to grammar, syntax and real estate writing

From using ChatGPT to enhance your writing to avoiding simple errors in communication, this guide is designed to help you target your most common mistakes and make your writing more effective. Continue reading

Black History Month, DEI and the roots of representation

Dr. Lee Davenport offers lessons from the life and career of Sen. Edward Brooke, who helped codify fair housing at the federal level. Continue reading