16 things newbies should do in a slow selling season

Worried about the winter slump? Here are some things to keep you busy — and to prepare you for the spring market. Continue reading

6 housing topics to talk about (instead of politics) on Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving dinners can quickly turn tense when touchy subjects are brought up. Here are six interesting housing topics to chat about instead. Continue reading

Keeping It Real: Invest in yourself, and increase your bottom line

On this edition of “Keeping It Real,” a recurring podcast series on Inman, Peter Lorimer discusses the need to always keep learning. Like a predator, keep your eyes and ears open for what can feed your insatiable hunger for knowledge. Continue reading

5 ways to amp up your client communication skills

Would you like to close more deals, have fewer challenges in your transactions and leave your clients feeling you truly understand who they are? You might not think about it, but there’s lots more to communicating effectively than speaking and texting…. Continue reading

Instagram tests removing ‘like’ counts from U.S. profiles

Following in the footsteps of its parent company, Facebook, Instagram will begin beta testing removing like counts from U.S. users’ posts starting Monday. Continue reading

WATCH: How to be a ‘thumbstopper’ on social media

Farrah Brittany and Alex Goldschmidt, two real estate social media mavens, discuss leveraging your personal profile to build your professional brand at Luxury Connect. Continue reading

WATCH: How to be a ‘thumbstopper’ on social media

Farrah Brittany and Alex Goldschmidt, two real estate social media mavens, discuss leveraging your personal profile to build your professional brand at Luxury Connect. Continue reading

A decade of social media marketing: The good, the bad and the ugly

When I was with a big box at the advent of social media, the higher-ups seemed to tolerate my blog, but they strongly suggested that I “get my nose out of that laptop and go out and meet people.” My how things have changed. Continue reading

Going on vacation? Here are the do’s and don’ts of social media

Don’t throw decorum and etiquette out the window online when you go on vacation. Stay classy and focused — and better yet, stay offline. Here are some tips on how to stay visible while taking time off. Continue reading