Maine team jumps to eXp Realty, citing commission suits as a reason

Steven Brackett and his 36-agent team have moved to the virtual brokerage. Brackett cited tools and training, as well as the commission lawsuits, as reasons that convinced him to make the move. Continue reading

8 tips for preparing your first real estate agent business plan

A well-prepared business plan, Darryl Davis writes, will help you set a clear direction, stay focused and increase your chances of success. Continue reading

9 ways agents should be using AI to drive real estate sales

Creating content for your website, communicating with your sphere of influence and marketing your latest listing are all easy with the help of artificial intelligence, Luke Babich writes. Continue reading

Are you fiscally fit? The financial checkup your business needs

Maintaining a healthy cash flow, controlling debt, building an emergency fund, planning for taxes and retirement — Keller Williams’ Julia Lashay Israel serves up the financial gut check questions every business needs to ponder. Continue reading

How to defuse explosive real estate situations

Conflict with clients and colleagues is stressful, Bernice Ross writes. Find out how to respond to and deal with that stress so that it doesn’t take a toll on you or your transactions. Continue reading

Clear Cooperation, NAR, SCOTUS: Inman’s Top 5 stories of the week

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

How to win the listing in today’s highly competitive market

When potential listing clients are talking to you and your competitors, this closing strategy from trainer Bernice Ross can help you win the day. Continue reading

No need to pay for leads with these grow-your-business strategies

Heidi Harris with the Home Sweet Heidi Team shares the five core strategies she uses to consistently grow her business with Real’s Jimmy Burgess. Continue reading

Numbers to know: Is the Fed having second thoughts about rate cuts?

Inflation, combined with September’s strong jobs report, suggests that the Fed might be rethinking how quickly to cut the Federal Funds Rate, says Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker. Continue reading

Ben Kinney’s 10 keys for being an amazing partner

While we often focus on individual accomplishment, Carl Medford writes, don’t sleep on the power and potential of an effective partnership for achieving your goals. Continue reading