Emilia Bechrakis Serhant and Ryan Serhant
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
An agent showing a home to clients to represent how to survive your first year in real estate.
Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could
by Martha Melendez Sep 16
Dozens of tea cups and saucers to represent real estate communication etiquette.
Bookending your conversations with polite greetings and salutations ensures that you’re communicating more effectively while building better relationships
by Christy Murdock Sep 16
A beautiful home on a lake during autumn to illustrate fall listing refresh strategies.
Trainer Bernice Ross shares 10 effective fall listing refresh strategies real estate agents can use to attract buyers, boost curb appeal and close more deals this season
by Bernice Ross Sep 15
Decoding real estate's AI liftoff, and where it's headed next: Intel survey
Adoption of AI tools is accelerating in the brokerage world as new models unlock additional productivity options for some of the most engaged users. Intel asked hundreds of agents how their workflow has changed
by Daniel Houston Sep 15
Social media crisis management during volatile news cycles across platforms
A week of whiplash on social proves that timing, tone and flexibility aren’t optional — they’re the difference between trust and a crisis
by Jessi Healey Sep 15
A picture of a woman and a checklist over a cloudy sky with the list being checked off to represent the woman's 8-step buyer plan: buyer intake plan, commission conversation, buyer home financing process, Education Day, guiding first-time buyers during home inspection, escrow process
Take your next commission conversation from awkward to effortless with this step-by-step guide from Cassie Walker Johnson's 8-step buyer plan
Want to own your market online? How a top eXp team leader nabbed a coveted city domain name
Justin Havre's average ranking for over 3K keywords in the marketplace is No. 2. His SEO obsession led to building a top global team and owning 2 local portals. Listen to his story
scary silhouette of a woman
From cybersecurity attacks to face-to-face threats, here's a roundup of recent stories on agent and brokerage safety and security
by Christy Murdock Sep 15
A robot and a real estate agent
Optimize your online footprint for how AI recognizes and recommends professionals
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 14
"Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada" sign
Mark Sivek was due to join the association's Board of Directors in 2026, but was removed from appointed positions after derogatory remarks about late conservative activist Charlie Kirk
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
How to wow clients and win every time: Now Streaming
Learn practical strategies to earn trust, stand out with transparency and create a referral-ready client culture that drives lasting success
by Inman Sep 12
Zillow’s images, Compass’ new lawyer, low-cost listings: 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
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 12
James Harris and David Parnes
The 'Million Dollar Listing LA' alums knew each other from their days working in London real estate and proceeded to build a business together as Bond Street Partners while at The Agency
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
Screenshots of Marie Lee's posts on Instagram
When Marie Lee started out as an agent, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was busy — even if she had to fudge the details
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 12
A woman working at a computer symbolizing how to set up a new real estate business.
Jessica Souza shares a beginner-friendly roadmap to structure your business, build your team and feel confident in your new role as a self-employed CEO
by Jessica Souza Sep 12