Agent retention woes? 4 tips to help reduce attrition

While the industry as a whole has an attrition rate of about 80 percent, one brokerage lost only eight agents (out of 50+) over the past four years (mostly from life circumstances). Marcus Larrea, co-founder of Palm Paradise Real Estate, gives his winn… Continue reading

ReferralCloud aims for order in the disjointed referral market: Tech Review

ReferralCloud is a web-based connection for agents seeking to refer relocating clients to worthy agents. Continue reading

Feeling self-doubt? 4 tips for leading through imposter syndrome

You may experience imposter syndrome from time to time as your business grows, you take on a new role in your real estate team, or when you are presented with a new and exciting opportunity. According to team leader Adam Hergenrother, these feelings ca… Continue reading

‘Bigger is not always better’: 5 tips to elevate your social media

Regardless of how you feel about it, in this day and age, social media is a powerful tool. Ricardo Rodriguez explains how to put it to work for your real estate business. Continue reading

Broker Spotlight: Lindsay Reishman, The Reishman Group and Pareto

What does it take to build not one but two game-changing brokerages? Find out from D.C.-area independent broker Lindsay Reishman, founding partner of The Reishman Group and Pareto. Continue reading

‘Time for a price reduction’: Having the tough conversation with your sellers

Despite appearances to the contrary, robust seller’s markets don’t last forever, according to author and coach Bernice Ross. Now is the time to start using the various AVMs to prepare to persuade your sellers to lower their prices and avoid getting cau… Continue reading

What ‘The Office’ can teach us about unnecessary workplace drama

There’s enough division and polarization in society; we don’t need it at the office as well. Here’s how to keep the peace and keep everyone on the same page with some insights from the folks at Dunder Mifflin. Continue reading

What’s one financial tip you wish you’d known as a newbie? Pulse

This week, we’re asking readers about the smart money moves they wish they’d made when first starting out in real estate. When you were bootstrapping your business, what do you wish someone had told you and what advice can you offer new agents now? Continue reading

What economic shocks are in store for the housing market? The Real Word

This week: Byron Lazine and Nicole White examine higher interest rates and their market impact, the average number of offers written per sale according to a new study and value-added home improvements. Continue reading

Professional etiquette today? Real estate pros sound off

Manners have changed in recent years, accelerated by COVID and pandemic shutdowns. We asked the Inman community: What are the rules of behavior that have gone by the wayside, and what are the new rules that may not have been formalized yet? Here are th… Continue reading