Avoid a Tori Spelling moment by finding the humanity in clients

An LA Realtor recently found himself in the hot seat after mistakenly texting Spelling-snark to Tori herself. Southern California broker Troy Palmquist shares what that mistake can teach you about how you communicate.
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‘Prioritize joy’: A mindful, holistic approach to success

In their first column on Inman, coaches Melanie Klein and Emily Bossert write, “Taking ownership and responsibility in a healthy way is the most powerful business edge you can develop right now.” Continue reading

4 do’s (and 4 don’ts) for mastering the art of giving feedback

While the process of being critiqued is never fun, team leader Carl Medford writes, it is frequently the pathway to the next level of performance and is critical to the overall health of personal relationships and organizations alike. Continue reading

Stop paying 35-40% to the portals for leads

Instead of throwing away money on paid leads month after month, author and trainer Bernice Ross teaches you how to generate both buyer and listing leads at little or no cost. Continue reading

Welcome home! How to help buyers navigate accessibility

A lack of accessible housing may make it difficult for clients with disabilities to find the home they’re looking for, Rachael Hite writes. Here’s how to help. Continue reading

How Harvard’s housing report sees the current (and future) market

With natural growth slowing, writes economist Matthew Gardner, states will recognize the importance of attracting new residents from other markets as domestic migration will become a more important driver of household growth and housing demand. Continue reading

10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues

Whether they’re not quite ready to put in an offer or they get a case of cold feet, dealing with commitment issues from clients can leave you feeling frustrated. Coach Darryl Davis offers mindset shifts and strategies to help nurture client relationships. Continue reading

How some commercial brokerages are beating the current market

Despite struggles in the commercial space dating from the beginning of COVID, some commercial brokerages have found a way to thrive, writes Atman Real Estate CEO Victoria Kennedy. Here’s what they’re doing. Continue reading