Facing a buyer’s market? 5 pivots listing agents must make

Based on the numbers and our personal experience of a larger number of prospects shopping but not buying, we suspect the seller’s market is about over. Here are five areas listing agents need to rethink and focus on when buyers are calling the shots. Continue reading

A 10-step plan for having a life outside real estate

If you’re spending too much time working on your business, rather than creating memories with those you care about, try this 10-step process. It makes no difference which step you take first. The point is to begin the process and build from there.  Continue reading

WATCH: Bravo star Tracy Tutor curses host, cuts interview short

In this recent video interview, the “Million Dollar Listing LA” star gives us a lesson in how not to act as an agent. When asked about her average sales price, her response was unlike anything I’ve experienced in all my years as a podcast host.
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Can smart home devices help sell a home? Part 2: The results

After spending a number of months working with a network of connected devices in his own home, Inman’s tech reporter has come to a conclusion about whether smart tech can help sell a home. Find out what it is here. Continue reading

Agents, it’s time to forget IDX as part of your lead generation strategy

It’s time for agents to forget IDX as a way to generate leads. It’s an antiquated strategy that’s dominated by the Zillows of the real estate world. Here’s what agents should do instead. Continue reading

The Real Word: A look at Inman Innovator podcast finalists

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, they delve into the Inman Innovator finalists in the podcast category. No bias here, mostly professional curiosity. Continue reading

Why everyone deserves a home that isn’t made of cloth

Real estate trends, combined with out-of-date zoning laws and employment patterns are driving people out of their homes. If our economy is doing so well, then why are so many people living on the streets? Is there something wrong with them, or is it ou… Continue reading

3 lessons I’ve learned in my post-real estate life

It’s been a year since I retired, and with time comes clarity. In my post-real estate life, despite the miles traveled, the histories encountered and the ideological differences faced, I’ve learned that humans are remarkably similar. And we can draw fr… Continue reading