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

Inman Top 5: The biggest stories of the week Oct. 8-14, 2021

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

11 irrefutable laws of success in real estate

After studying top producers and reading John Maxwell’s “The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership,” Jimmy Burgess believes these are the 11 irrefutable laws of success in real estate. If you follow them, explosive growth is just around the corner.
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5 tips for helping buyers navigate new home construction

Dealing with a new construction is very different from resale, and agents who understand that difference will ultimately win in this market. Here’s what you need to know and how to educate your clients along the way. Continue reading

Are you Googleable? 5 simple steps to upgrade your online presence

These days, agents have to win clients over from the first moment they type “real estate” into their search bar. How can you build trust with prospects online? Here are a few tips to help ensure that when your ideal clients search for a real estate age… Continue reading