7 real estate industry standards you should question

A challenger’s mindset separates leaders from followers. Greg Hague offers seven standards to question with the consumer’s interest as your compass. Continue reading

Has agent bad behavior gotten out of control? The Download

This week on the Download: A rash of incidents has put agent behavior under the spotlight. Is the industry facing a professionalism crisis — or just a few bad apples and a perception problem? Continue reading

Massachusetts broker arrested, accused of embezzling $11.6M

Massachusetts broker Stephen D. Webster has been indicted for allegedly stealing $11.6 million from consumers and agents by diverting escrow funds into his business and personal accounts. Continue reading

Stay on the cutting edge: It’s AI Month at Inman

Boost your productivity, and stay informed on the ways that artificial intelligence is changing the real estate landscape. Continue reading

How to decide whether to stay or go after a big brokerage merger

Brokerage leaders are constantly making decisions due to change in our businesses, Claudia Stallings writes. But when monumental shifts occur, whether it’s planned or not, there are always choices. Continue reading

Turn 1 short video into 3 posts: How to scale your content with AI

Instead of trying to do everything yourself, Josh Ries writes, leverage the power of AI to help repurpose and rethink your content marketing. Continue reading

Real estate leadership lessons: How to thrive in ambiguity

Learning to live in the gray area beyond the illusion of certainty, Dezireh Eyn writes, is one of the most important skills you can develop as a real estate leader. Continue reading

3 unconventional ways to make open houses work harder for you

Open houses offer more than an opportunity to market a single listing, Josh Ries writes. They allow you to connect, both in person and online, long after they end. Continue reading

CMAs fall flat — this Spotify-inspired lead gen idea wins listings

Take a tip from the streaming platform’s Wrapped feature, Josh Ries writes, to show the value you’ve already provided throughout the year. Continue reading

After 40 years in business, this Utah real estate broker gets a client a week through TikTok

“Others are all doing the same thing, so I’m doing something different,” said Babs De Lay, a top 5 percent broker who recently began growing a large following on social media. Continue reading