Real estate investing: 3 tips to get started from a seasoned investor

Find a niche, start small and think local, writes Inman contributor Michael Zaransky, the founder and managing principal of MZ Capital Partners. Continue reading

Are ARMs and 40-year mortgage loans good deals for buyers? 

Focusing exclusively on monthly payments can mean borrowers lose sight of the advantages, and drawbacks, of various loan products. Trainer Bernice Ross looks at some alternatives to the 30-year fixed rate mortgage. Continue reading

Find your superpower so you can save your business

In a time of cynicism and negativity, superhero movies are more popular than ever. Here’s how to become the hero in your own life and in your business. Continue reading

A 5-step, fail-proof plan to get consistent with video marketing

Real estate agents should be using video to market their businesses consistently, period, Kyle Draper writes. Here’s how to do it. Continue reading

Your business shouldn’t advertise for Memorial Day. Here’s why

Should you advertise for Memorial Day? Jessi Healey, a previous military spouse and social media expert sounds off on what is and isn’t appropriate over May’s annual three-day weekend. Continue reading

Olympic training, ballet, real estate — now, ‘Kendra Sells Hollywood’

Meet McKenzie Ryan. From her Olympic training days to her passion for the NYC skyline to what’s going down on Season 2 of “Kendra Sells Hollywood,” Inman sat down with Ryan to get the Real Tea on everything. Continue reading

NAR’s incredible shrinking membership roster: The Download

Take a look at the new membership numbers, then find out how to gain mindshare in your market with a well-developed content marketing plan. Continue reading

4 tips for providing a vibrant and healthy agency culture

Being the leader of a real estate agency requires a deep commitment to supporting your agents in every way possible to ensure their success and well-being, writes Seattle broker Adriano Tori. Continue reading

‘A listing is an asset’: Here’s how to make the most of your next one

Although buyers provide a payday, listings give you the opportunity to grow your business and raise your profile in the local market. Jimmy Burgess and Curaytor’s Jimmy Mackin discuss a strategy for maximizing the value potential of your next listing. Continue reading