6 signs you bet on the wrong brokerage

Even if you aren’t planning on changing companies today, it’s important to evaluate your current brokerage and what it offers, and determine how well that lines up with your own goals. Here’s what to look for. Continue reading

3 reasons your clients should transact now

Spiraling home values, soaring inflation and increased interest rates mean less buying power for all consumers. In other words, the house they can afford today may be out of reach tomorrow. Here’s what your clients need to know. Continue reading

8 ways to get the most (leads) out of your next open house

Like with everything in life, the more you put into an open house, the more you get out of it. If you’re not putting in time and energy into properly preparing for your open house, you’re missing out on an enormous opportunity. Here’s what you need to … Continue reading

The Real Word: Tom Ferry’s top tips for 2022

In this edition of The Real Word, Bryon Lazine and Nicole White discuss key takeaways from the 2021 Tom Ferry Success Summit, Opendoor’s $9 billion debt war chest and the perks of being a one-stop shop brokerage. Continue reading

Should it take a village to train new agents?

An agent is frustrated by the general lack of professionalism of rookies. Should veteran agents be tasked with showing newbies “the ropes” of the job? Or should brokerages provide more intensive training? Anthony Askowitz explores this hypothetical sit… Continue reading

How to get the most out of your conference: 10 tips for Inman Connect Las Vegas

Are you coming to Inman Connect Las Vegas (in-person or virtually)? How to make the right contacts, tackle the event itself, and ensure you don’t miss a thing — seasoned conference-goer and Homeward Partner Lead Julie Youngblood offers advice for makin… Continue reading

What agents need to know about electric fireplaces

Fireplaces are a highly sought-after feature — one that can really boost the value of a home. So, as an agent, being well-versed on their function today as well as installation details will make you look confident to your clients. Continue reading

QUIZ: How good is your luxury marketing? Test your skills

Whether you’re just dipping your toes in the luxury real estate waters or have been in the industry for years, this quiz will put your marketing knowledge to the test. Continue reading

5 habits of agents who effectively prospect the affluent (Part 2)

In this weekly series, David Friedman shares the five keystone habits for effectively prospecting the affluent, distilled from over a decade of advising global leaders in luxury. This week, learn how to take stock of your existing relationships and ide… Continue reading

Lesson Learned: It’s not about you

Real estate agents across the nation share stories of the lessons they’ve learned during their time in the industry. This week: Find out how former San Francisco Giant and Florida Compass agent Angel Nicolas learned to put his focus where it belongs — … Continue reading