Coffee’s for closers: How to create a mindset for success

Building a successful real estate business for the long term requires self-knowledge, social skills, thinking beyond the immediate sale and understanding the dynamics of your market. Continue reading

What makes Inman Connect a must-attend event?

Regular columnist Jay Thompson estimates he’s been to well over a dozen Inman Connects. Why? What compels someone to attend the same conference, sometimes twice a year, across more than a decade? Find out here. Continue reading

Why the class action lawsuit against NAR and the big brokers makes sense

The looming class action lawsuit against the National Association of Realtors and a handful of big-box brokers doesn’t put the future of the real estate industry in as dire straits as NAR and its members would have you believe, argues Hawaiian broker B… Continue reading

The future of real estate: A consumer model

The big takeaway from Inman Disconnect is that there are two fundamental ways of looking at the real estate future: bright or dark. This group of influential real estate professionals resolved that the future was promising because consumers were taking… Continue reading

IDX websites: Worth the investment?

These days, real estate professionals have a host of marketing tools available to them, including custom websites, lead generation tools, customer relationship management and more. However, are these tools worth the cost? Find out here. Continue reading

The Real Word: Homeownership poised to rise, but renters have doubts

Watch Byron Lazine and Nicole White give a real estate agent’s perspective on industry-related topics. This week, as the population ages, homeownership is likely to rise. Will people living longer plus more millennials buying homes create the perfect s… Continue reading

Why I should have been disintermediated in 2005

There are plenty of industries that have been disrupted by technology, and they’re still running strong without handing out discounts left and right. New business models don’t always mean the end. They are just creating smarter consumers, not displacin… Continue reading

What this YouTube feud can teach you about mentor relationships

Millions watched as the feud between beauty influencers Tati Westbrook and James Charles unfolded on YouTube. Love them or hate them, this debacle illustrates a powerful principle in mentoring relationships: Always treat your mentor well. Continue reading

Fed up with selling real estate? 3 options worth exploring

If you’re thinking about moving on from the day-to-day life of selling real estate, stop and consider your options, says KW expansion team leader Adam Hergenrother. Here’s what you can do with all that real estate knowledge you’ve accumulated.
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How to answer 10 common seller appraisal questions

Here are 10 questions that homesellers will most likely ask during the appraisal process. Here’s how to best respond to prepare them for all outcomes. Continue reading