5 takeaways from ‘The Great Door Knocking Debate’ at ICLV

My months-long debate with self-proclaimed, door-knocking champion Ernesto Vargas culminated at ICLV in “The great door-knocking debate.” Here are our top five takeaways. Continue reading

Glennda Baker is recognized by her stars anywhere. That’s the point

Brokerages need agents and their personal brands, more than agents need the backing of brokerage brands Baker argued at Inman Connect on Thursday. “My name is Glennda Baker, and I am a brand.” Continue reading

How to ‘attract’ agents instead of ‘recruiting’ them

The key to success in attracting and retaining good agents lies in large part on a broker’s mindset, speakers said Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas. And adopting a “we” instead of a “me” attitude. Continue reading

Jon Cheplak doles out tough love to brokers on agent attrition

“Stop interviewing,” Cheplak urged. “You need to interrogate.” The real estate coach and leadership expert shared advice Wednesday at Inman Connect Las Vegas. Continue reading

Even amid high rates, buyers have more options than they realize

Loan officers and assistance programs are just 2 ways to close the knowledge gap, Zillow Senior Economist Orphe Divounguy and Rocket President Tim Birkmeier said Wednesday at Connect. Continue reading

Mentorship, support, guidance: What agents really want today

Deep into the nitty-gritty of what it’s like to be a brokerage in this market, at CEO Connect – George Canciobello, Kymber Menkiti and moderator Clelia Peters talked what it takes to keep talent happy today. Continue reading

What agents want more of in 2024? Peace, harmony and better training

Ariana Gaffoglio of Official, Jason Mitchell of the Jason Mitchell Group and Compass agent Holly Meyer Lucas said collaboration and enhanced coaching are what agents desire in the new year. Continue reading

Drum up inventory through direct mailers, social media and more

The low-inventory problem has consumed many agents’ minds for years. Top agents shared at Inman Connect how they stay ahead of the game by drilling down into some of these strategies. Continue reading

Leverage AI for your social strategy in 2024 — but maintain authenticity

The AI revolution is officially upon us. There’s a tasteful way real estate agents can utilize the tool in their social media strategy while staying true to themselves, speakers shared at Inman Connect on Tuesday. Continue reading

5 free game-changing strategies agents can employ for 2024

“Bad advice that sounds cool is still bad advice,” Sharran Srivatsaa of The Real Brokerage cautioned agents Inman Connect Las Vegas. Instead, try these five tips he suggested to set yourself apart. Continue reading