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

Do your agents need a reset? Here’s how to get them back to basics

If your agents are playing catch-up with market conditions, it may be time for a reset, recalibration and repositioning of their focus. Real estate veteran James Becker offers a step-by-step process to get them back on track. Continue reading

14 ways to sidestep market drama and get back to business

Save the drama for your mama when you put these practical strategies to work. Coaches Tim and Julie Harris help you navigate the uncertainties of the current market so that you can feel better about your business. Continue reading

It’s time for the mortgage industry to create meaningful options for homebuyers

Although mortgage companies go all-in on layoffs and bemoan the state of the industry, they’re failing to provide truly helpful solutions that would reassure buyers and get them into homes. Broker Troy Palmquist calls on big banks and MLSs to promote s… Continue reading