These mistakes can derail your business. Here’s how to avoid them

From financial mistakes to shiny object syndrome, there are so many ways to get off track, according to team leader Adam Hergenrother. Here’s how to avoid game-changing errors — or get back on track after making one. Continue reading

How thick is your skin? 5 challenges newbies need to deal with today

New agents face a variety of challenges when starting out, according to The Agency’s Santiago Arana, but they can be overcome using simple methods to build your network and increase your skills. Here’s how to break through as a newbie. Continue reading

Agents are more important than ever. Here’s why

It’s a tough world out there for real estate agents. Jay Thompson urges agents to boost their self-confidence and effectively communicate their unique value proposition. Continue reading

Competence beats cash: 7 steps for writing winning offers

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to write an offer that does not need to be countered or corrected, according to Carl Medford. These seven elements will increase your buyer’s chance of winning out, even over cash offers. Continue reading

Playing catch-up? 9 how-tos to reboot the conversation

In the whirlwind of day-to-day real estate practice, it can be difficult to keep up with the relationships that matter most to your business. Here’s how to reach out, reboot and rejuvenate your contacts with past clients, colleagues and your community. Continue reading

Gary Keller, Premier Agent, ‘modest recession’: Inman’s top 5 stories of the week

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the past seven days? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

ReferralCloud aims for order in the disjointed referral market: Tech Review

ReferralCloud is a web-based connection for agents seeking to refer relocating clients to worthy agents. Continue reading

Unproductive agents, homebuyer sentiment, power buyers: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the past seven days? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories of the week, according to Inman readers. Continue reading