Keeping It Real: How to smash the can’t-do feelings

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring series on Inman, Peter Lorimer talks through conquering the overwhelming feelings that go along with a career such as real estate, in which you need to wear many hats simultaneously.   Continue reading

What is Compass’ endgame?

In real estate, optimizing the commission split and generating revenue by selling mortgages is what brokerages have been doing for years. But investors didn’t pump over $1 billion of venture capital in Compass to build a basic brokerage. So, what is Co… Continue reading

Celebrating patriotic holidays: A primer for agents

Given agents’ intense desire to stay top-of-mind, many of us post holiday greetings for every little holiday — and without a lot of forethought. With all of this holiday outreach, we need to be sure our message is on point. Here’s a primer for agents o… Continue reading

Why it’ll take a village to solve housing affordability woes

The lack of affordable housing is an issue that requires the work of the wider institutional and public community: Major corporations, nonprofits, small businesses, individuals and the government all must contribute time, energy and funds to solve this… Continue reading

It ain’t over ’til it’s over: Jury’s still out on discounted real estate services

How do consumers find a transparent picture of what they’re getting when they sacrifice service over price? The short answer is that they don’t. The new business models may be winning over some segments of customers, but the overall war for their heart… Continue reading

How to cope with iBuyers in your market

If you have iBuyers in your market, consider leveraging all your options. Byron Short, the broker-owner of Success Property Brokers in Phoenix, has created a very effective approach to coping with all the iBuyer models in his market. Find out how it wo… Continue reading

Why real estate agents fail

There are basically three ways to get business out there. You can wait for it. You can buy it, or you can go out and chase after it every single day. Here’s how you can ensure your long-term success. Continue reading

The Real Word: What the ‘homebody era’ means for real estate

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, there are two powerful forces at play that will likely create a housing shortage for years to come, according to a recent analysis. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: Don’t fall prey to ‘The Blockbuster Effect’

Resistance to change isn’t helping anyone strategize for the future. On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring series on Inman, Peter Lorimer talks through fearing the unknown and shares his top strategies on staying relevant. Continue reading

Should agents say ‘thank you for your service’ to military service members?

In advance of the Fourth of July, let’s explore this topic and talk about how you can appropriately show appreciation for the military community.
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