Inman Power Wheels: Final 4 best agent autos near the finish line

Inman’s Power Wheels bracket contest is down to the four best real estate agent automobiles, as determined by your votes. Continue reading

Numbers you should know with Windermere Economist Jeff Tucker

In this exclusive video series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker illuminates the latest stats, reports and numbers you should know. This week: The Fed’s latest rate cut. Continue reading

Reffkin: NAR’s Clear Cooperation breaks ethics code, state laws

In challenging the National Association of Realtors’ Clear Cooperation Policy, Robert Reffkin writes, Realtors are upholding their highest moral, ethical and legal duties to serve clients. Continue reading

Place acquires all-inclusive platform Livian

The two real estate platforms have been growing on the same trajectory at Keller Williams for more than a decade, their founders said, and during this challenging period in the industry, it made sense to combine forces. Continue reading

9 proven ways to keep retention rates high when business is slow

Chris Pollinger shares powerful strategies to retain and motivate your real estate agents, even as listings hit all-time lows. Learn how to keep your team engaged and thriving during tough market conditions. Continue reading

How to motivate, inspire and train your team amid disruption

Great team leaders focus on business development and agent development, and the results can be staggering, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

5 strategies for unleashing your negotiation power in real estate 

If you want to be a better negotiator, pace yourself, come prepared with examples in hand, and collaborate to arrive at the best possible decision for your clients, trainer Bernice Ross writes. Continue reading

7 tips for guiding homebuyers through the VA loan process

Are your clients considering a Veterans Affairs home loan? Let Clever Real Estate’s Luke Babich walk you through the most common pain points to help ease the process for your buyers. Continue reading

How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer’s agent (me)?

The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents. Continue reading

Frustrated? Here’s why leaving NAR won’t solve the problem

Despite its problems, brokerage CEO Sean Frank writes, NAR membership is still the logical option for real estate professionals. Continue reading