Objection-handling scripts for the buyer representation agreement 
If you're rethinking your buyer consultation and implementing a buyer representation agreement, team leader Carl Medford shares what you need to know to explain the change to your clients
by Carl Medford Feb 21
The hardest lessons you learned as new agents: Pulse
Last week, we asked about the hardest lessons you learned when you started out in real estate. Here's what readers said were their biggest aha moments as newbies
by Inman Feb 21
Here's how to avoid the most-dreaded new agent question
How long have you been an agent? Author and trainer Bernice Ross offers simple strategies to tackle this question and turn seller leads into signed listings
by Bernice Ross Feb 21
WATCH: Andy Florance takes aim at 'Ziltorfin' business tactics
CoStar Group founder and CEO Andy Florance called Zillow, Realtor.com and Redfin pushback against Homes.com traffic numbers 'bait and switch' business tactics
by Christy Murdock Feb 20
This fun Swedish daily ritual builds better businesses
Nikki Beauchamp explores how adopting the Swedish tradition 'fika' on the daily can help nurture relationships and create a company culture agents (and clients) want to be part of
by Nikki Beauchamp Feb 20
Here's what lies ahead for the spring selling market
Trainer and author Bernice Ross talks to market expert Rick Sharga about red flags and opportunities to be found in the upcoming spring real estate market
by Bernice Ross Feb 20
Landlord accounting tips for a smoother tax season
There are ways to simplify the tax preparation process and stay organized throughout the year, RentRedi CEO Ryan Barone writes, so that when tax time rolls around, it’s smooth
by Ryan Barone Feb 20
4 common buyer objections and how to resolve them
When buyers express reluctance, they’re not necessarily telling you they don’t want to move forward, Luke Babich writes. Sometimes, they’re asking you to help them move forward
by Luke Babich Feb 19
WATCH: OpenAI's Adam Goldberg on developing AI clarity
A founding member of the company's go-to-market team, Goldberg outlines what it takes to make ChatGPT and other AI-based platforms work for you and your real estate business
by Christy Murdock Feb 19
Watch your back. Don't sleep on these new agent safety hacks
From client screening to cybersecurity and more, it's essential for you to take care of yourself and stay safe in today's world. Security expert Tracey Hawkins offers a range of strategies
by Tracey Hawkins Feb 19
Savvy tax strategies to see you through the 2023 tax season
As you gather 1099s and W2s and reconcile accounts, writes financial planner Jordan Curnutt, don’t sleep on these key tax planning strategies that can truly move the needle this tax season
by Jordan Curnutt Feb 19
6 scripts agents need for a time such as this
Meeting the unique needs of buyers and sellers today means knowing just what to say to generate important dialogues. Jimmy Burgess offers scripts that resonate in our current market moment
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 18
Buyer agents are already cutting commissions: The Download
In the post-Sitzer world we now live in, agents and brokers are already dealing with the new reality by cutting buyer commissions to the bone
by Christy Murdock Feb 17
WATCH: Robert Reffkin talks portals, agents, the NYC subway
In a recent appearance at Inman Connect New York, the Compass CEO discussed his company's ongoing industry dominance and came out in favor of Homes.com in the portal wars
by Christy Murdock Feb 17
Commission, commission, commission: Inman's 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 Feb 16
WATCH: Anywhere's sitting pretty after Sitzer | Burnett settlement
Find out why CEO Ryan Schneider sees the decision to settle as offering a 'competitive advantage' for his company's agents and brokers
by Christy Murdock Feb 16