Lock it down! How to get prospects to commit to consultations

Preparation and precision matter when you’re trying to set a booked interview or consultation, broker-owner Kristine Milkovich writes. Here are six steps to book the appointment. Continue reading

Real estate changes fast. What do you want to know more about?

Artificial intelligence, a landmark lawsuit, private listing networks — this industry has seen a lot of change this past year. We want to know: What do you need more information about? Continue reading

Sellers leave money on the table with privately sold listings

The data doesn’t lie: For the vast majority of sellers, the most effective and profitable way to sell a home is to list it publicly on the MLS, Windermere economist Jeff Tucker writes. Continue reading

Want steady income? Pay yourself 1st. Build wealth 2nd

Invert traditional accounting, and make business finance as intuitive as selling houses with Amanda Neely’s proven cash management system. Continue reading

Considering a career move? Start by asking these 8 questions

Your next professional move should be driven by vision and intention, not pressure, as you continue to develop your career, Coldwell Banker Affiliates’ Jason Waugh writes. Continue reading

Trending: Trial Reels, smarter ads and AI-powered reach

The platforms are evolving fast, but the real estate playbook remains simple: Show up often, tell better stories and leverage tools that help the right clients find you. Continue reading

Investors contemplate options amid market shift: The Download

As investors see local markets and rental prices soften, they’ve started to unload underperforming inventory at a record pace. Continue reading

‘Alliance members won’t back down’ before anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric

No one in the real estate industry has the right to discriminate against or disparage a group of people, LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Justin “JZ” Ziegler writes. Continue reading

Court approval, farming framework, procuring cause: 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

The 3 stages of a listing — and how to win each one

Put effort into the before, during and after of the listing appointment to position the property and generate additional leads from the process, Nick Schlekeway writes. Continue reading