Here are the 10 best (and worst) cities for women in real estate

Women in real estate in Toledo make 136 percent of the earnings of men in real estate in the city — the fourth highest in the country, survey says. Women also hold a majority of real estate jobs in the city at 59 percent of all real estate jobs. Continue reading

Leading the way: Woman-to-woman advice about growing your career

It can be tough for women in the housing industry to find the opportunities and mentorship they need to grow professionally. Learn how to achieve more with timely and actionable advice from real estate and mortgage marketing expert Jessica Siguenza. Continue reading

Her-story: 13+ books (by women) that real estate pros recommend

These might not be your typical real estate reads, but agents assure us there is a lesson to be learned for every type of agent within the pages of these books. Here’s a round-up of some of the top books by women — in her own words — recommended by re… Continue reading

The gender problem: Getting past discriminatory practices

It’s past time to examine how gender impacts money, professional progress and safety. Here are the six major challenges women in real estate face and what we can do about them. Continue reading

Pay it forward! 7 tips for mentoring a future female leader

Empowered women empower women. Here’s how to work with a less experienced woman in real estate and boost her progress in the profession. Continue reading

‘The Old Boys Network’: Relic or reality?

Just saying the phrase makes some roll their eyes, some foam at the mouth, and others shift into denial mode. What is the “Old Boys Network” and how can women beat the old boys at their own game? Continue reading

That’s not OK: The harassment women real estate agents face online

Be your authentic self online, they said. According to Rachael Hite, that’s easier said than done for many women in real estate who face judgment, harassment (and worse) just for posting. It’s past time to stop it. Continue reading

Men, we need to learn when to shut up

You may have the best intentions in the world and even consider yourself an advocate for women (I do). Sometimes, as I’ve learned lately, you just have to shut up and listen, says Jay Thompson, and right now is one of those times. Continue reading

Breaking the glass ceiling: Women real estate leaders on the ups-and-downs

Real estate leaders Lasha Raddatz, Marion Weiler, Jackie Soto and Kim Luckie share how they’re chipping away at the glass ceiling in real estate, despite challenges with sexism, racism and dated expectations. Continue reading

A ‘she-cession’ update 1 year later: Where are these women now?

Inman recently reconnected with women in real estate we spoke with one year ago to see where things stand for them today in terms of work-life balance, in the wake of one of the most upending periods in their lifetimes. Continue reading