9 branding tips that prove it’s not who you know, it’s how you show up

Troy Palmquist talks with photographer Chris J. Evans about branding, referrals, relationship building and entrepreneurship. Continue reading

7 wins (and 8 won’ts) our team has discovered while using AI tools

Does your team secretly (or not so secretly) resent AI tools? Rachael Hite writes about ways to give them a road map for success. Continue reading

Crisis-proof leadership? Women wrote the playbook

The leadership style many women embody — grounded in nuance, care and long-term thinking — is not only valid but essential in today’s market, brokerage CEO Dezireh Eyn writes. Continue reading

10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues

Buying or selling a property is a big decision, coach Darryl Davis writes, and giving clients the time and space they need to make their decision is important. Continue reading

7 tips for building a side hustle that supports your real estate business

When done right, a side gig can strengthen your career with new income streams, increased visibility and connections that compound over time, broker Cassie Walker Johnson writes. Continue reading

Could your lender co-marketing violate RESPA? The Download

Learn more about a North Carolina “pay-for-play” scheme, and get new ideas for optimizing your marketing while providing clients with the finance-related guidance they need. Continue reading

7 signs your business is thriving (even when the market isn’t)

The market doesn’t determine the trajectory of your real estate business, Jimmy Burgess writes. Your systems, consistency and intentionality do. Continue reading

History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills

There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect. Continue reading

Steering suit, pig’s head, YouTube rules: Inman’s 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

How to close the real estate agent retirement gap

Real estate agents can and should expand their real estate retirement repertoire, Thomas Phelan writes, not only for their personal retirement future but to help their clients. Continue reading