New agents: How you handle rejection can make or break you

People have all sorts of reasons for choosing another agent, and rejection is just part of the job. New agents need to understand and learn how to move past this fast. Here’s why. Continue reading

5 nifty (and thrifty) social media marketing ideas

If you know where to look, you’ll find that the digital space is chock-full of free resources and tools you can use to up your social media marketing game. Here are a few. Continue reading

3 ways agents can help today’s savvy, educated buyers and sellers

Online resources can give buyers and sellers an advantage when it comes to accessing information on the market and current listings. However, nothing can replace the expertise and knowledge of an experienced agent. Here’s why. Continue reading

3 looming shifts that could change real estate

Increased regulatory enforcement and the ending of IC status are just a few of the possible changes that could greatly impact the way we do business. Here’s what agents should prepare for. Continue reading

Start here: 9 skills agents need to nail from the start

Most fledgling agents fail because they don’t master the business fundamentals and build on those fundamentals throughout their careers. If you’re new to the industry, focus on complete mastery of these skills first. Continue reading

NYC agents to Dottie Herman: We’re not afraid to walk in the city

Douglas Elliman’s CEO told Fox News that the rising crime rate is threatening NYC’s real estate rebound, but agents who spoke with Inman on Thursday largely disagreed. Continue reading

‘We didn’t know anything’: The key moment that transformed Compass

During a 90-minute interview on NPR’s ‘How I Built This,’ Compass CEO Robert Reffkin shared his life story and the defining moment that changed his company’s trajectory. Continue reading

Map-based real estate marketing sees explosive growth

Homesnap has partnered with Waze to let agents pin their listings and open houses to interactive maps. Such ads have seen a surge of interest over the past month. Continue reading

4 tips for agents who want to score laughs — and leads — on Instagram

Matt Lionetti of The Agency gained a following by posting comedy sketches about real estate on Instagram. He shared tips with Inman for other agents trying to do the same. Continue reading

‘Are we in another housing bubble?’: Home price growth hits new high

Annual home price growth reached an all-time high of 18 percent in May, according to the Federal Housing Finance Agency’s latest home price index report. Continue reading