Lesson Learned: Leverage is where you'll find ROI
Find out why Boca Raton, Florida, real estate agent Aaron Buchbinder views his Sunshine State location as a competitive advantage
by Christy Murdock May 15
Here's how to find (and become) a life-changing mentor
Whichever side of the mentor/mentee relationship you fall on, it's vital to understand what makes mentoring worthwhile and workable
by Carl Medford May 15
9 Instagram mistakes that make you look unprofessional
Opinion
If you want to stand out on Instagram, the things you do matter — from the content you choose to the follow-up analytics you evaluate
by Laura Viñalet May 15
'Selling the OC' star Gio Helou on learning real estate from his mom
Get the Real Tea on growing up with mom and fellow agent at the Oppenheim Group Lisa Helou, working with Jason Oppenheim and staying competitive in today's market
by Dani Vanderboegh May 14
The agent's guide to creating handwritten notes
Writing notes is not just about ticking off a box on your to-do list. It’s about delighting the recipient with a heartfelt, sincere and personal form of communication
by Christy Murdock May 13
Mother's day
Opinion
Not sure what to get your favorite mom or 'office mom' for Mother's Day? Here are 5 things that are guaranteed to be on their wish list
by Rachael Hite May 12
7 time-sucking activities real estate agents can’t quit
Tackle these common time sucks head-on and implement effective strategies to streamline your day-to-day tasks and get more done
by Darryl Davis May 12
Fed mistakes, membership dues, contract issues: Inman's Top 5
Wondering what you missed? Find out with Inman's Top 5 most-read stories of the week
by Dani Vanderboegh May 12
Take care of your money and it’ll take care of you: The Download
Each week on The Download, take a deeper look at the top-read stories of the week so you can meet Monday head-on. This week: NAR's membership fee hike and balancing your budget
by Christy Murdock May 12
A recession is looming. How will it affect real estate?
Opinion
The bad news is that a recession is on the horizon. The good news? People will move anyway, driven by a host of other factors
by Chris Drayer May 12
Help first-time buyers (and their pets) find a fur-ever home
Opinion
Increases in pet ownership mean that more and more of your buyers are focusing on providing the right type of home environment for their fur-babies
by April Murphy May 12
You probably suck at helping 26% of your clients. Here's how to fix it
Opinion
Potentially one in four of your customers face some mental or physical barrier when navigating life. Rachael Hite asks, if someone with a disability wanted to attend your next open house, would they be able to tour the property?
by Rachael Hite May 12
The agent's guide to testimonials and reviews
Word of mouth (the digital kind) comes from online reviews and testimonials. Find out how to gather and use good words from your past clients to attract your next ones
by Christy Murdock May 12
10 things that are killing deals in 2023 (and how to avoid them)
This market will be another badge of honor we can add to our resume, and will position us to be the best possible advisers to clients and prospects
by Cara Ameer May 12
Make people matter: 4 ways to positively impact agent retention
In the second part of his two-part series, Chase Williams looks at the actionable steps you can take to make an impact on your retention
by Chase Williams May 11
Data storytelling: The key to smarter agent recruitment
Rather than focusing on numbers and statistics, data storytelling allows you to translate numbers into insights that are more easily understood and can be integrated into better decision-making
by Diana Zaya May 11