How inflation has impacted this broker

Inflation can have a deep and lasting impact on housing and the larger economy. Here, one broker steps back to recount what it was like during the 1970s inflation and what’s different now. Continue reading

Ready to add a listing agent to your team? 6 traits to look for

Listings are often the lifeblood of a real estate team. Whoever controls the listings controls the market (particularly in this market), right? So, it’s imperative to hire a listing agent who is better than you and who understands how to manage clients… Continue reading

Want to focus on the future? Give back to nature

As real estate professionals, we should be finding ways to be good neighbors to our clients and to the earth that surrounds and sustains us and our businesses. Here’s what you can do to help. Continue reading

Inman Review: Need more horsepower in your online presence? Try Agent Engine

From online profiles to super-sharp listing pages, Agent Engine is dedicated to refined visuals and empowering the digital age of real estate.
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The Real Word: Are sellers spying on agents?

In this edition of The Real Word, Byron Lazine and Nicole White discuss a growing number of sellers who use spy cams during showings, the slowing down of bidding wars, and Liz Vaynerchuk-Novello’s simple strategy that makes a big difference.
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Name regulations might not be so bad for multistate teams

It’s fully understandable that teams in Connecticut are frustrated at impending changes that could cost them money and branding. However, if regulation happened nationwide, some commonality from state to state could be a welcome change. Continue reading

Why you should consider going beyond typical team offerings

A real estate platform as a service creates a robust consumer-facing business that also offers a streamlined experience for agents and their clients, no matter where they are. Continue reading

3 reasons choosing a niche is the best thing I did for my career

Choosing an area you can specialize in that will set you apart from your competitors as the authority will help you become a more prosperous and happier agent. Here’s why. Continue reading

How to ensure your listing finds love online

If you’re listing homes, now is the time to take a cue from dating apps — you’ve only got about 7 seconds to reel in a prospect, so you better put your best foot forward. Here’s how to maximize your listing’s potential and capture more online views…. Continue reading

How agents can be allies to the LGBTQ+ community

Launched as a six-market tour, The Alliance Certified Ally program is a mix of virtual and in-person training sessions that bring the LGBTQ+ community and ally real estate pros together. Here are common themes, questions and lessons learned. Continue reading