Should you talk politics? Only if you can keep it professional

Choose not to be offended. Have conflict resolution strategies in place. Stay calm, acknowledge the difference in opinions, and move on to other topics, Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel writes. Continue reading

8 key ways our team is preparing for Aug. 17

Here’s how team leader Carl Medford is being proactive and prepared as his team gears up for the changes that will follow the implementation of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement. Continue reading

Real Talk: 6 signs your office may be the worst place to work

Is your office the one everyone talks about for all the wrong reasons? Consultant Rachael Hite says your “fun” office just might be the opposite. Continue reading

Real Talk: We can no longer ignore RPAC’s ethics problems

Trump’s newly appointed VP candidate introduced a bill in June that highlights the need to review RPAC’s ethics policies for candidates receiving funds, Rachael Hite writes. Continue reading

A pivotal moment: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for July

The Inman Intel Index goes beyond sentiment and trends by tapping into the industry’s most engaged community. Add your voice to real estate’s most ambitious monthly survey today. Continue reading

Yes, you can talk politics on social media. Here’s how

Is it still impolite to talk about politics? Maybe not, and social media expert Jessi Healey says talking about it might gain you more followers than you think. Continue reading

What Microsoft’s Bing portal controversy says about MLS value

Real estate data is incredibly important to a variety of industries, and there’s a cost to produce it, Sam DeBord writes. Those who do so should be properly compensated. Continue reading

Rise above market hurdles to help buyers attain the American dream

This 4th of July, Troy Palmquist lays out an argument for why the American dream of homeownership is alive and well, and together, real estate professionals can help more people achieve it. Continue reading

Get ready for the dawning of a golden age of MLSs

Is it time to abandon ship or time to double-down on what’s great about MLSs? MLS tech expert Bill Fowler writes that the answer lies in your vision and ability to act proactively and decisively. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant’s flashy ‘Owning Manhattan’ raises bar for reality TV

The Netflix series focuses on Serhant’s agents and lifts the stakes on real estate-focused reality TV thanks to high production values and sophisticated plotting, reporter Lillian Dickerson writes. Continue reading