Forget conventional wisdom! The new rules for buyers
Opinion
You may think you know how to talk to buyer leads but today's market offers different challenges. Avoid these three things in your first contact with a buyer
by Jeff Glover Mar 15
‘Reach back as you push forward’: An Inman leadership reader
Opinion
Inman is a great place to read about leadership and hear from some of the industry’s heavyweights. Here are some words of wisdom from an array of Inman contributors on all aspects of leadership today
by Christy Murdock Mar 14
The stuff of leaders: Readers on what it takes to inspire
A good leader will improve the chance of success for their brokerage, their agents, their team and themselves
by Jay Thompson Mar 11
Be the hedgehog, not the fox: 5 tips to level up
Opinion
Moving a business from good to great sounds like a massive undertaking, but it often comes down to a handful of best practices. Agents can apply these strategies from Day 1 to build a better business
by Jimmy Burgess Mar 11
Disruptive leadership: 5 must-have qualities for leaders in 2022
Opinion
Whether you’re a founder building from the ground up or a leader who’s stepping into some big shoes, your vision — and your ability to communicate it — are still essential to your own reputation and to those you’re leading. Find out what it takes to be a leader now and in the days ahead
by Christy Murdock Mar 11
Your step-by-step, ultimate CMA presentation
Opinion
It’s not just what you say, but when and how you say it. The more masterful you are at communicating, the more successful and profitable you will be
by Darryl Davis Mar 11
10 tips for introverts competing in today’s real estate market
We reached out to the experts to find out how they use their strengths to stay ahead for this introvert's guide to real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Mar 11
Readers share their negative experiences with 'a leader': Pulse
This week, we asked about your negative experiences with someone who was supposed to be a leader to you. Here are your stories and the ways you've overcome
by Inman Mar 9
Gain the self-awareness you need to get out of your own way
Opinion
Self-awareness is the key to strong leadership and deeper connections with clients, colleagues and your sphere. Here’s what it means — and how you can strengthen it
by Christy Murdock Mar 9
Lesson Learned: Look at every deal as an opportunity to do more business
Find out how NYC agents Jessica Chestler and Ben Jacobs learned that every deal has the potential to turn into an extraordinary opportunity
by Christy Murdock Mar 8
To call or not to call: What if FSBOs are on the Do Not Call list? 
Opinion
Real estate professionals can — and should — help FSBOs and expireds make the most informed decisions about their real estate best interests
by Darryl Davis Mar 8
Are you for real? 4 tips for social media authenticity
Opinion
Life isn’t always picture perfect. The more you can showcase your authentic self on social media, the more like-minded people you will resonate with and potentially work with
by Laura Stace Mar 8
The retirement plan agents ignore (and how brokers can help)
Opinion
Because of their superior understanding and experience with market trends, this is one retirement investment which offers agents the opportunity to benefit from their own expertise
by Anthony Askowitz Mar 8
'The economy always grows in war' and other things agents shouldn't say
Opinion
You want to help your clients, that’s totally understandable. You need to remember, though, where your expertise lies, and it's not in predicting the future of a very volatile situation
by Jay Thompson Mar 8
Negotiate better without saying a word: 7 tips for real estate
Opinion
Take a tip from actors, attorneys and a door-to-door salesman to keep your non-verbal communication skills on-point, Inman's Christy Murdock writes
by Christy Murdock Mar 7
Teaching first-time homebuyer seminars can boost your business. Here's how
When cultivated properly, first-time homebuyers can be a major long-term win for real estate agents and their businesses
by Arielle Hays Mar 7