The Real Word: What does iBuyer growth mean for agents?

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, Mike DelPrete and Inman released the State of the Industry Report. In it, DelPrete mentions that the iBuyer segment has doubled every year… Continue reading

Keeping It Real: How to master the art of execution

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer goes through the vital steps of following through.  Continue reading

Want your team to feel like a family? Start with the culture

Trying to get that family vibe in your office without the cult and Kool-aid remarks from others? Here are three ways to make the workplace feel more like home. Continue reading

Focus! 6 hacks for curbing daily distractions

You probably can’t eliminate all the noise, but you certainly can reduce it and redirect wasted hours toward tasks that produce income — be that physical dollars in your bank account or deposits into your mental health reserves. 
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Smart-home tech for agents: Arlo’s 3 new home security products

Brandon Doyle and Colton Pratt scoured the Consumer Electronics Show to uncover the best, most exciting products coming down the pike. This week, Arlo, the security camera and doorbell company, introduced a new line of products at CES. Continue reading

Tough repair request negotiation? Follow this FBI negotiator’s advice

Author and FBI lead negotiator for international kidnappings Chris Voss shares the secrets of professional persuasion and explains what real estate agents can do to save deals from falling through in a tough negotiation situation. Continue reading

EXp CMO: Here’s what I’ve learned from 3 years in a virtual office

EXp Realty’s Chief Marketing Officer Mitch Robinson explains the elements needed to work successfully in remote office settings. Continue reading

Weekly meetings lame? Here’s how to change that

Office meetings don’t have to be a chore. If you feel like your weekly circle-ups are lackluster, make some changes and engage your agents. Continue reading

5 bad buyer habits that need to stop

Buying a home is stressful, and it can cause lots of anxiety for buyers. Sometimes that stress and anxiety can cloud buyers’ judgement. But when buyers take matters into their own hands, it can result in expensive mistakes. Continue reading

The 3 distinct eras of Compass growth

As the company navigates a large, complex industry and attempts to find its own place in the world, its growth strategy has evolved. Looking back several years, the company has clearly gone through three eras, each building up to Compass’ current promi… Continue reading