Not enough of you to go around? 6 time management tips for busy agents

The phrase “if I only had more time” is the busy person’s easiest excuse to avoid making a meaningful change. Your lifestyle (and your success) will only change when you change your relationship to time. Here are six tips for better time management so … Continue reading

WATCH: Debating the future of teams at Connect Now

If you missed last week’s Connect Now, you missed an intense, informative debate about how real estate teams drive growth. Watch it now as a benefit of your Select subscription. Continue reading

How much are iBuyers paying for customer acquisition?

Over the past three years, the largest iBuyers — Opendoor, Zillow and Offerpad — have spent over $200 million advertising directly to consumers. That spend peaked in 2019 before slowing during the pandemic. Historically and today, Opendoor appears to b… Continue reading

Pulse: Tell us about a time when financing derailed a deal

Everyone makes mistakes — including homebuyers on the cusp of closing on their dream home. This week, tell us about the common financing mishaps that can really jeopardize a deal. How can agents help prevent them? Continue reading

How to support your agents in this ultra-competitive seller’s market

Across the country, nearly every major market is hearing the same song: low inventory, high demand, and a knock-down, drag-out fight for buyers trying to get a home, especially in the entry-level pricing brackets. Here are a few tips for encouraging yo… Continue reading

Commission, appraisals, inventory: 11 challenges agents face today

Last year was a trying one, but it taught us to stretch ourselves, our business brains and our mindsets. It also forced us to adapt in an ever-evolvig landscape. Here are the top challenges agents face on the daily. Continue reading

Pulse: The biggest mortgage challenges clients are facing today

This week, our readers share some of the biggest financing challenges clients are facing in today’s market. From saving for a down payment to competing with cash offers, here’s what prospective buyers are struggling with most. Continue reading

Agents, hold yourselves to a higher standard — especially in a hectic market

Although the market extremes can be challenging, we’re all still here and working in the business. As professionals, we must focus on the long haul — while working together, helping our clients and always doing the right thing. Continue reading

Marketing through video? Here’s how to 10X your reach

The more video you create, the better you get at it. As you expand your content creation and share videos more creatively, you’ll see a massive ROI. To aid in your expanding marketing efforts, here are five simple types of videos you can easily make an… Continue reading

Inman Handbook on Homeward

Homeward provides the buying power of a cash purchase to noncash homebuyers, allowing for more competitive offers and a better chance at winning in a multiple-offer situation. Continue reading