8 tips for optimizing opportunity at your next open house
Open houses are among the most valuable lead sources available, team leader Carl Medford writes. Here's how to run one the right way and make the most of the opportunity it presents
by Carl Medford Sep 11
4 soft skills to focus on post-NAR settlement rule changes
These soft skills have never been more critical in light of the National Association of Realtors’ commission suit settlement and subsequent rule changes, OJO Labs CEO Chris Heller writes
by Chris Heller Sep 11
motivation
If you want to tune out the noise, focus on your growth and accomplishments, and learn to see your small wins as success instead of your sales numbers, team leader Jen Berbas writes
by Jen Berbas Sep 11
The biggest communication blunders you're seeing: Pulse
Stakes are high, which makes communication tougher than ever for agents, colleagues and clients. Here's what you're seeing go wrong these days
by Inman Sep 10
Erin Sykes launches SYKES brokerage backed by Side
Having grown up in a family-owned construction business, the former Nest Seekers International chief economist always knew she wanted to run her own brokerage. Now, the timing is right
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Leading BHHS Chicago team joins Sotheby's International Realty
The 4-person Klopas Stratton Team comes from BHHS Chicago, where it was most recently the top team in its office and the No. 6 medium team in Illinois by sales volume
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 10
Harrison Polsky talks data-driven sales, market trends
Principal of The Polsky Porpino Team shares his perspective on his sales strategy, AI, the upcoming election and his plans for Inman Connect Austin this October
by Richelle Hammiel Sep 10
Here's how to talk with sellers now about buyers and commissions
The easiest way to stay on the right side of the current legal and regulatory changes is to subscribe to them in both letter and spirit, team leader Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Sep 10
How are these new commission rules improving transparency?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks how these new rules promote consumer transparency
by Summer Goralik Sep 10
How to deliver a luxury client experience at any price point
Discover how developing a luxury mindset can elevate your business. Chris Pollinger explores simple, cost-effective strategies to create personalized, premium experiences for your clients
by Chris Pollinger Sep 10
It can happen to you: Get real about personal risk and crime potential
Worrying won't keep you safe, security expert Robert Siciliano writes. However, clear-eyed assessment of potential risk factors and common-sense precautions just might
by Robert Siciliano Sep 9
Agents say business as usual since Aug. 17 — but signs of strain ahead
While most reported normal activity in the weeks after the commission rules took effect, some saw an uptick in listing clients refusing to pay buyers' fees, new Inman Intel Index results show
by Daniel Houston Sep 9
Tim Heyl on Homeward’s power buyer pivot in a high-rate cycle
The power buyer CEO also weighs in on whether traditional iBuyers will ever see their Goldilocks moment and turn a regular profit
by Taylor Anderson Sep 9
Here's how to lead with safety to protect your clients (and business)
Find out how to lead with safety in every transaction and protect buyers, sellers, FSBOs and yourself from crime with security specialist Tracey Hawkins
by Tracey Hawkins Sep 9
Do you feel secure? Here's how to safeguard your mind, body, soul
Are we working to live or living to work? Rachael Hite says you have to safeguard your mind, body and spirit to build a professional legacy that lasts
by Rachael Hite Sep 9
NAR vows to take its DOJ beef all the way to the top: The Download
They've been fighting since 2020, and now NAR plans to take the Department of Justice to the nation's highest court to enforce a previous settlement
by Christy Murdock Sep 7