Want better agent retention? Practice holistic team leadership

Conscious leadership and proven playbooks are key to helping you retain great agents and support staff once you’ve brought them on board. Adam Hergenrother offers a systematic process for improved retention. Continue reading

Crunch the numbers, be the expert: 6 steps for letting your economic prowess lead

Those real estate agents who can provide accurate, up-to-date and meaningful market data — those who put in the work to become true local market experts — can become the “economist of choice” in their region, and as a result, become the agent of choice… Continue reading

What’s your top tech hack? Pulse

This week, we’re asking: What top tech hack do you pride yourself on knowing, whether you learned it in a CE class or on your own? Continue reading

They’re gunning for your commissions: 7 reasons not to despair

Despite all of the platforms and tech companies coming for real estate agent commissions, transactions hinge on the expertise of Realtors. Trainer and author Bernice Ross offers strategies for making the most of the opportunities the market offers righ… Continue reading

The 5-star apps that can better your business

There have been only a handful of 5-star ratings since I began writing this column in 2015. That rank typically means an innovation is standing on its own, and that within its category, it shines. Continue reading

Master these 3 skill sets to outlast a down market

Soft skills, hard skills and more: It takes a lot to get your mindset right and grow your real estate business as a new agent. Broker Gavin Payne offers insights to help you develop a solid foundation for the practice of real estate. Continue reading

5 apps that’ll make home renovations less of a headache

From the utter ubiquity of drywall dust to unexplained five-figure budget increases, there’s simply nothing enjoyable about what happens between old linoleum and new hardwoods. Continue reading

Single-family rental investment is booming. These 5 apps are here for it

A number of new apps and software companies are emerging to service the single-family rental investment market. Here are five of them Inman has covered. Continue reading

How brokerages can set themselves up for profitability early

Profitability requires more than an eye on the bottom line, according to The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. You also need to focus on agents and maintain an overarching brokerage vision. Continue reading

Circa 1990: What real estate agents need to know about the era’s housing styles

As the end of the millennium approached, homes became more about modern and contemporary styles, with a penchant for customization. Inman contributor Gerard Splendore walks real estate agents through architecture and home styles from the 1990s.
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