10 things your broker wishes you’d learned in real estate school

Broker Joseph Santini offers 10 truths about real estate that will put you on the right track and save you some time on your path to success. Continue reading

5 tips for stepping up as a listing agent on your real estate team

The difference between those who struggle and those who thrive as a listing agent, coach Verl Workman writes, is the willingness to learn, adapt and take action. Continue reading

How top teams and agents can create real estate clients for life

As Zillow, Homes.com and Rocket bet on predictive AI, algorithmic targeting and massive ad spends to build customers for life, Bernice Ross writes, these giants cannot be there personally for the important milestones in your clients’ lives. Continue reading

Compass scoops up Douglas Elliman agent Patty LaRocco

LaRocco is based in New York City and comes to Compass as a top agent from Douglas Elliman. She hopes to expand her team after jumping to Compass, according to an announcement. Continue reading

Why staging your listing matters more than you think

Broker Nick Schlekeway offers a staging prescription for marketing your next listing and engaging the perfect buyer. Continue reading

Give us your hot take on the new Zillow, Redfin listing rules: Pulse

As we navigate the whirlwind of opinions around seller choice, private listings and portal response, we want to hear from you. Continue reading

10 spring real estate content ideas for instant engagement, lead gen

New Inman contributor and marketing strategist Alyssa Stalker offers great ideas for stepping up your spring content marketing and drawing in buyers and sellers. Continue reading

Paul Salazar moves from Hilton & Hyland to Compass

Salazar has been at Hilton & Hyland since he started his real estate career 16 years ago and said he was ready for a change. Now he’s bringing a team to Compass, which he said had the most to offer out of other top LA brokerages. Continue reading

Realtors are fighting for fairness, access and accountability

MLSs and greater transparency are not the problem, Vanguard Properties’ Nina Dosanjh writes. They are part of a proven infrastructure that evolves as the market changes. Continue reading

Caution! 3 ways your buyer’s love letter could violate Fair Housing

Jonathan Pressman offers real-world examples of the way buyer love letters can violate fair housing, along with fixes to help your clients write right. Continue reading