Closing at all costs: Are your training materials too aggressive?
Opinion
Great agents know how to push past objections and get listings from the kitchen table to the MLS, but what if the training to do so crosses a line?
by Rachael Hite Oct 23
9 tips for maintaining a healthy relationship with your phone
Broker Pam Blair writes that, although you need your phone to keep in touch with clients and colleagues, it's vital to set appropriate and healthy boundaries around screen time
by Pam Blair Oct 23
Insider secrets to survive the shift to today’s skills-based market
Coach Verl Workman joins Bernice Ross to talk all things teams, growth and the demands of the current real estate market
by Bernice Ross Oct 23
How global events jeopardize fair housing (and what you can do)
Dr. Lee Davenport draws on both historical context and current events to describe how the latest news can impact the application of fair housing laws and policies
by Lee Davenport Oct 23
11 innovative QR code strategies for real estate marketing
Jimmy Burgess shares how you can leverage QR codes to capture more leads, drive traffic and grow your business
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 20
Why agent training's on trial in Sitzer | Burnett: The Download
This week: As Sitzer | Burnett begins, the way agents communicate on commission may be the first thing to change
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
Everything to know now about Sitzer | Burnett: Inman's Top 5
With Inman Top 5, you'll find the week's most essential stories, as chosen by our readers. Here are the most-read articles for Oct. 13-20, 2023
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
As objection handlers come under fire, these 7 ChatGPT ideas hold up
Although you need to be careful with ChatGPT, it can be a great resource for idea generation. We asked how to handle commission questions and got some surprisingly solid suggestions
by Christy Murdock Oct 20
Here's how to stop a vacant land scam with a single email
Opinion
Security expert Robert Siciliano teaches you the 5 red flags for this scam and shows you how to put a stop to this type of real estate fraud with a simple and effective email response
by Robert Siciliano Oct 20
Broker Spotlight: Victoria Levitam, The Agency Panama
Learn how this broker combines the power of commitment and a relationship-driven approach to create exceptional outcomes for her clients
by Christy Murdock Oct 19
10 tasks real estate agents delegate (but absolutely shouldn't)
Opinion
If the 80-20 principle is correct, it’s critical to make sure that you’re focused on what matters and delegate the rest. But agents have taken this too far, writes broker Nick Schlekeway
by Nick Schlekeway Oct 19
Keep 'em separated. Why personal beliefs and Code of Ethics don't mix
Opinion
Leigh Brown's application to run for NAR's upcoming  First VP position was rejected due to her social media activity. With eyes everywhere, this is a real lesson for all agents to learn from
by Rachael Hite Oct 18
Serving Gen Z and millennial homebuyers from click to close
For new Inman contributor Mariel Pamintuan-Esguerra, relating the needs of younger clients to features in the local market's housing stock helps improve buyer service
How much service are you getting from your software?
Tech CEO Sheila Reddy teaches you how to get the most out of your SaaS tech stack so that you can run your business more efficiently and effectively
by Sheila Reddy Oct 18
58 questions agents should be asking about commission lawsuits
Opinion
Broker Cara Ameer helps you think through the implications of the current bombshell commission lawsuits and what they may mean for your business
by Cara Ameer Oct 17
Looking for cash flow? Here's my real estate investing strategy
How does real estate fit in your investment portfolio? Try these real estate investments to serve specific roles in your financial strategy
by G. Brian Davis Oct 17