Clear Cooperation, winning offers, transparency truth: Inman Top 5

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

7 brutally honest truths you need to hear right now

It’s a tough market, but this is the market where careers are made, Real’s Jimmy Burgess writes. Double down on your work ethic, sharpening your skills and serving others. Continue reading

It’s time for an industry update. Embrace transparency for real

The commission lawsuits are a wakeup call for real estate, new Inman contributor Mathew Speer writes. Now is the time to raise your standards and truly embrace transparency. Continue reading

3 complexities of senior home sales you should prepare for

The future of senior home sales is here, and the most successful agents and brokers will be those who are ready to meet it head-on, senior expert and author Nikki Buckelew writes. Continue reading

10 practical tips for helping families with kids have a smooth move

Staying positive and patient can make it easier for families with children to experience a good move, Lindsey Harn writes, and real estate agents can help. Continue reading

8 tips for optimizing opportunity at your next open house

In the new normal, open houses have once again become one of the most valuable lead sources available, team leader Carl Medford writes. Here’s how to run one the right way and make the most of the opportunity it presents. Continue reading

4 soft skills to focus on post-NAR settlement rule changes

These soft skills have never been more critical in light of the National Association of Realtors’ commission suit settlement and subsequent rule changes, OJO Labs CEO Chris Heller writes. Continue reading

7 tips for staying motivated no matter what happens in the market

If you want to tune out the noise, focus on your growth, ensure you have accomplished something at the end of the year, and learn to feel successful no matter what the market does, team leader Jen Berbas writes. Continue reading

Leading BHHS Chicago team joins Sotheby’s International Realty

The four-person Klopas Stratton Team comes from Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Chicago, where it was most recently the top team in its office and the No. 6 medium team in Illinois by sales volume. Continue reading

Harrison Polsky talks data-driven sales, market trends

Many clients may prioritize emotional connections when hunting for resale homes, but Polsky takes a deliberate, data-driven approach, focusing his team’s efforts on newly-built properties. Continue reading