8 key ways our team is preparing for Aug. 17

Here’s how team leader Carl Medford is being proactive and prepared as his team gears up for the changes that will follow the implementation of the National Association of Realtors’ settlement agreement. Continue reading

Real Talk: 6 signs your office may be the worst place to work

Is your office the one everyone talks about for all the wrong reasons? Consultant Rachael Hite says your “fun” office just might be the opposite. Continue reading

Communicate value! But how? A step-by-step buyer’s presentation

Need help highlighting value in a buyer-broker presentation? Jimmy Burgess talks with Andrew Undem, who shares his “8 pillars of value” strategy for showcasing client benefits. Continue reading

Can Kevin Sears put NAR back on a firm footing? The Download

NAR President Kevin Sears sat down at Inman Connect Las Vegas with Clelia Warburg Peters to talk about the trade group’s past and future, including a return to advocacy and transparency. Continue reading

Average buyer’s agent commission has fallen since NAR settlement

Redfin’s latest report revealed the average buyer’s agent’s commission percentage has declined in 47 of the 50 largest markets since the National Association of Realtors’ March settlement. However, robust home prices have yielded small gains in commiss… Continue reading

Trust in real estate hits ‘all-time low,’ Coldwell Banker CEO says

Kamini Lane spoke to the crowd at Thursday’s Inman Connect Las Vegas on industry perception and the prevalence of part-time “slashies.” Continue reading

Bourbon, besties, business: How team events grow market share

Compass’ Gretchen Cooley and Reserve 76 Realty’s Heather Shimala told the Inman Connect Las Vegas audience about how their team events bring in business and recruit agents. Continue reading

August is Technology and Innovation Month here at Inman

Starting at Inman Connect Las Vegas with the Innovator Awards, join us in celebrating the brightest minds pushing the real estate industry forward all month long. Continue reading

13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements

There’s plenty that’s still not clear as the Aug. 17 implementation deadline approaches, broker Cara Ameer writes. Here’s how to make sure your seatbelts are fastened low and tight as you brace for potential impact.  Continue reading