Your coach has never sold a house — that’s your problem

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Michael Hellickson, CEO of Club Wealth, breaks down one of the most overlooked issues in the industry: who agents are learning from and why it matters. Continue reading

Coming soons, vanishing MLSs, commissions stickiness: 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

‘Coming soon’ was a good idea. What we’ve done to it isn’t

Coach Darryl Davis writes that an honest assessment of how “coming soon” status is being used to undermine seller choice is essential for building trust with consumers. Continue reading

How to cultivate your team with purpose to build a brand that lasts

If you’re ready to grow beyond the solo-agent model, team leader Rebecca Francis offers advice and some red-flag warnings. Continue reading

Women in real estate get candid about the challenges of leadership

The Hera Society helps members navigate the unique challenges of professional growth, Lee Ann Roughton writes. Here, they share their stories of resilience. Continue reading

Forget the market reset: New England real estate holds steady

The path forward is clear, Joanne Goguen writes, stay local, stay informed, and remain focused on delivering value at every step of the transaction. Continue reading

Stop chasing leads! How one agent built a $150M business on YouTube

Rick Guerrero sits down to talk with Sarah Meslowski about her YouTube strategy, which focuses on one long-form video per week. Over the past five years, she’s done $150 million in sales. Continue reading

Restore the MLS: A return to cooperation, not control

Fragmented power structures and binary “all-in or all-out” rules are no longer compatible with today’s demands, Caitlin McCrory and Robert Reffkin write. Here’s how they think the MLS needs to evolve. Continue reading

The truth behind today’s real estate portal power plays

In this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, Pierre Calzadilla, co-founder and CEO of Upfront, breaks down one of the biggest shifts happening in the industry right now. Continue reading

A recession is coming. Here’s what you should do now — not later

Helping clients think in terms of affordability today with flexibility tomorrow reframes fear into strategy, Verl Workman writes. Continue reading