Broker Spotlight: Vanessa Bergmark, Red Oak Realty
Learn how this Bay Area broker and her 100% woman-owned brokerage create exceptional outcomes and provide award-winning service
by Christy Murdock Aug 22
Why real estate teams fail
Your team’s success is just a few strategic steps away, writes coach Verl Workman. Here's how to build a culture of productivity, engage in the right training and coaching, and watch your team soar
by Verl Workman Aug 22
Teams Spotlight: Beau Blankenship, Blankenship Group
This former NFL football player has built an award-winning team through innovative marketing and community involvement
by Christy Murdock Aug 22
How to create steadiness and consistency in business and life
It's all about shifting your mindset, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write. To create consistency, you need a plan for your business that defines who you are
6 secrets to fostering work-life balance with your real estate team
Encouraging a culture that values balance for agents is an important part of recruiting and retaining top-tier talent, luxury consultant Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Aug 22
Here's how you handled the first week post-settlement changes
We wanted to know what jitters, hiccups and horror stories you encountered (if any) as buyer agreements and MLS-based commission offers changed. Here's what you said
by Inman Aug 21
7 strategies for creating better opportunities in your business 
The difference between those who thrive and those who merely survive isn’t luck — it’s the choices they make, trainer and author Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Aug 21
Soft skills? I don’t need no stinking soft skills ...
Aaron Hendon teaches you to create a positive impression and enhance your communication and leadership impact when you focus on soft skills
by Aaron Hendon Aug 21
Money grows where trust flows: How to choose the right advisors
Sisters Amy Chorew and Maeda Palius discuss the importance of building a trusted network of advisors to support both personal and business growth
by Amy Chorew AND Maeda Palius Aug 21
Change is here: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for August
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by Daniel Houston Aug 20
Got commission questions? This compliance expert has answers
Compliance expert Summer Goralik has the answers to queries from '13 more questions agents should ask about commission settlements' as we head into the post-settlement transition
by Summer Goralik Aug 20
The unmatched value of buyer agents in today’s market
Continue to raise the bar on client service, writes Huntington & Ellis CEO Craig Tann, and show clients why having a buyer’s agent isn't just a good idea — it's a necessity
by Craig Tann Aug 20
5 ways to gather client feedback to drive improvement and innovation
We all want to grow and improve our services, The Agency's Rainy Hake Austin writes, and getting feedback is the first step in doing that
by Rainy Hake Austin Aug 20
A 9-step 'listening' consultation to help you talk to sellers post-Aug. 17
Be prepared for a listing appointment at a moment’s notice, have the tools at your fingertips, take notes, build connections, and stay focused on what’s best for the seller, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Aug 19
The Inman real estate commission FAQ: Hit the ground running in 2025
Now that we're in the thick of the 'New Normal,' it's time to answer the frequently asked questions agents and brokerages have about the newly implemented commission settlement rule changes
by Christy Murdock Aug 19
Watch out for these 3 pitfalls to avoid pricey fines in your future
Steep fines can stack up and swiftly put you in a sticky situation. What's worse is when it's your competition turning you in. Trainer Rachael Hite tells you how to stay on the right side of the rules
by Rachael Hite Aug 19