How to bank on real estate to fund your retirement

Because real estate is a hard asset that keeps pace with inflation, it’s one of the most powerful hedges available to protect the growth of your investment. Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers insight into the impact real estate can have on your lon… Continue reading

11 real estate truths that can change your tax bracket

The more you grow your knowledge and understanding of the real estate industry, the more your business will typically expand — and your income will grow, Jimmy Burgess says. These 11 understandings, when acted upon, can elevate your business to the lev… Continue reading

Level up! Grow your skills this fall with designations and certifications

If you are looking to niche down your business and learn to be an expert, there is a designation or certification out there to help support your education. Rachael Hite breaks down your options so that you can fast-forward your professional development. Continue reading

Should homeowners sell a storm-damaged home?

In the aftermath of a natural disaster, it can be difficult to know what to do to recover. Should you or your client sell a storm-damaged home? Naples agent Sue “Pinky” Benson offers helpful advice for the days ahead. Continue reading

Agent Outlook: It’s harder than ever to get into the real estate market

This will go down as one of the most challenging years for non-owners who would like to enter the market to begin building equity. Livian’s Eric Forney offers insight and analysis as you navigate the challenges ahead. Continue reading

Appraisers’ No. 1 complaint about real estate agents: The Real Word

In this week’s episode of The Real Word, hosts Byron Lazine and Nicole White sit down to discuss why appraisers say they have “targets on their backs,” the House Whisperer and this week’s Left, Middle, Right. Continue reading

Negotiate better without saying a word: 35 tips for reading body language

To help you ensure that your body language game is always on point, we rounded up some of Inman’s best advice. Find out how to be more conscious of your own body language, how to read others’ and how to put your online poker face on. Continue reading