Opinion
NAR isn't going to save you! Focus on your business
Even if it wanted to, it couldn't come to agents' rescue against big-bad third-party sites or iBuyers. Here's why
Sep 25
Opinion
Say it ain’t so: The 2 toughest things to say to clients
You might just find that by being upfront you cement a positive perception in your clients' eyes and wind up actually increasing your business
Sep 18
Opinion
Want better habits? Use these 3 proven tips to achieve your goals
Take it slow, give it time, and you can create good habits, lose bad ones, and enjoy life
Sep 11
Opinion
Why all agents need to understand situational awareness
You don't have to be Jason Bourne, but you should be attentive to your surroundings
Sep 4
Opinion
Can iBuyers survive a market shift?
Rather than bemoaning their existence and looking for ways they will fail — learn, leverage, and grow your business
Aug 28
Opinion
How to achieve happiness in real estate
Eliminating negativity, adjusting your attitude and mindset, and giving back with love all lend to one’s level of contentment with life
Aug 21
Opinion
Stop crying ‘clickbait’! Why you have to get past the headlines
Welcome to media in the age of the internet, the always on, 24-hour news cycle. It’s time to watch, listen, read and think before you comment
Aug 14
Opinion
Think tech will replace agents? 55 things an app can’t do
Stop the 'woe-is-me' and fearing you’ll be replaced. Go forth and guide your clients through the process of buying and selling homes
Aug 7
Opinion
Does Amazon's partnership with Realogy spell doomsday for agents?
Industry reaction to Amazon entering the real estate world was swift and strong, but it might not be as big of a deal as it's made out to be
Jul 31
Opinion
How technology changed the real estate game
Emerging technologies applied in industries such as ours reflect a new generation of entrepreneurs' ambitions. Ignore these trends at your own risk
Jul 24
Opinion
‘Honey, stop the car!’ 12 listing description cliches we're over
Hiding flaws behind flowery copy does nothing but waste the buyer's and their agent’s time
Jul 17
Opinion
Why IDX is still a valid part of your lead generation strategy
Done right, with focus on useful long-tail keywords and a consumer-friendly property search, an IDX-enabled real estate website is something every agent should consider
Jul 10
Opinion
3 lessons I've learned in my post-real estate life
Focus your efforts on satisfying your clients’ basic needs, and your business can grow with far less worry than you probably have now
Jul 3
Opinion
The major lesson I learned from 5 days without a phone
Maybe we can learn to be just a little less reliant on our electronic leashes and focus more on building real, face-to-face relationships
Jun 26
Opinion
Remember manifestos? Here's why it’s time to bring them back
Talk is cheap. Backing up that talk with the printed word, available for the world to see, is critical for success. Enter the manifesto
Jun 19
How to build brand awareness as a newbie agent
The reputation you gain is the most important part of your branding, and it will ultimately be what makes or breaks you in this business
Jun 12
Opinion
What makes Inman Connect a must-attend event?
You can make real-life, long-lasting, legit connections and friends by attending Inman Connect Las Vegas
Jun 5
60+ homeowner content ideas that'll keep 'em coming back for more
Like many forms of prospecting, consistently engaging with current homeowners (aka future sellers), adding value and being cognizant of their needs will lead to more business
May 30
Opinion
We're better than this: Stop trolling other Realtors
This was not our finest hour
May 22
Opinion
5 steps for getting more social media ‘likes’
It's not as tough as some make it out to be. Interact with users, provide good content, make some effort to build a follower base, test and measure your efforts
May 15