Here’s why specialization matters for buyer’s agents

Developing areas of specialization enhances service, efficiency, and effectiveness and results in greater professional success for both teams and individual agents, coach Verl Workman writes. Continue reading

Embrace innovation in real estate: A call to action for industry leaders

The future of real estate lies in our industry’s ability to innovate, adapt and align our brands with the evolving market landscape, PR and marketing expert Molly McKinley writes. Continue reading

Local MLSs are doomed. The case for data consolidation in real estate

The thing holding many local MLSs in place is a desire for power and control rather than seeking the best for real estate agents and brokers, writes Mainframe Real Estate founder Sean Frank. Continue reading

How I secured a Soho penthouse for clients after a 4-day search

In this luxury case study, learn how The Agency’s Daniel Blatman overcame multiple offers and a short timeline to help his clients meet their goals. Continue reading

Can you hear me now? Why your clients miss 50% of what you say

Less talk, and more listening. Inman contributing writer Rachael Hite shares the real reason your transactions turn topsy turvy — and why it has everything to do with what’s lost in translation. Continue reading

5 losing strategies that will ruin team relationships 

Running a team is like leading a family, team leader Carl Medford writes. It takes concerted efforts to keep relationships intact and functioning in a healthy way. Continue reading

Beneficial owner reporting: What business owners need to know

Wealth manager Michael Conticelli writes that agents must understand ownership rights to ensure they are using correct documentation and contracts for legal compliance. Continue reading

7 things that make real estate agents look unprofessional

As a real estate agent, your reputation can make or break your business. Christy Murdock shares seven things that can significantly damage your professional image and what you can do to avoid them. Continue reading

Luxury goes global: Paris Olympics, visas and the rise of ‘set-jetting’

From Golden Visa availability to the 2024 Paris Olympic Games and a trend favored by the rich that proves all the world’s a stage, luxury real estate is going international in a big way this summer. Continue reading

The number of settlement appeals is totally bananas: The Download

Buyers and sellers who feel like the commission settlements didn’t go far enough are fighting back in court, and the cases are bunching up. Continue reading