9 proven ways to keep retention rates high when business is slow
Chris Pollinger shares powerful strategies to retain and motivate your real estate agents, even as listings hit all-time lows. Learn how to keep your team engaged and thriving during tough markets
by Chris Pollinger Sep 19
How to motivate, inspire and train your team amid disruption
Great team leaders focus on business development and agent development, and the results can be staggering, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Sep 19
Here's the biggest challenge in your business today: Pulse
These are the things that are keeping you up at night and what's helping you move forward during a time of unprecedented change
by Inman Sep 18
The long view: Take the Inman Intel Index survey for September
Opinion
A month into the NAR settlement era, the Inman Intel Index is tracking the impact on buyers, sellers, agents and brokerages. Add your voice to real estate's most ambitious monthly survey today
by Daniel Houston Sep 18
5 strategies for unleashing your negotiation power in real estate 
If you want to be a better negotiator, pace yourself, come prepared with examples in hand, and collaborate to arrive at the best possible decision for your clients, trainer Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Sep 18
7 tips for guiding homebuyers through the VA loan process
Are your clients considering a Veterans Affairs home loan? Let Clever Real Estate’s Luke Babich walk you through the most common pain points to help ease the process for your buyers
by Luke Babich Sep 18
How can I really be sure sellers will pay the buyer's agent (me)?
Opinion
The new commission rules are confusing. Compliance expert Summer Goralik unpacks whether it’s possible to confirm if a seller is willing to compensate buyer’s agents
by Summer Goralik Sep 17
Frustrated? Here's why leaving NAR won't solve the problem
Despite its problems, brokerage CEO Sean Frank writes, NAR membership is still the logical option for real estate professionals
by Sean Frank Sep 17
How to limit the cost of the nibble (and win the negotiation)
Whether it’s buyers trying to nickel and dime your sellers or sellers asking for a piece of your commission, trainer Bernice Ross writes, the key is to put your foot down and say no
by Bernice Ross Sep 17
6 must-have safety tools to protect and boost your business
Opinion
If you want to add to your safety and security toolbox, build value, protect your clients and stay safe in the field, check out these recommendations from Tracey 'The Safety Lady' Hawkins
by Tracey Hawkins Sep 17
10 proven secrets for negotiating face-to-face
Whether you’re negotiating on behalf of buyers or sellers, in person or via Zoom, these 10 tips will help you be a better negotiator, which has never been a more critical skill, Bernice Ross writes
by Bernice Ross Sep 16
Need a productivity reset? Try these time management tactics
September is the perfect time to generate a supernova of change. Prepare to thrive well before 2025 arrives using these time management and productivity hacks from trainer Rachael Hite
by Rachael Hite Sep 16
How risky is it to be a real estate agent? The Download
Wire fraud, cybercrime, personal safety — this Realtor Safety Month it's a good idea to ask the question, 'How safe are you, really?'
by Christy Murdock Sep 14
Meet Emmy-winning reality TV star and agent Mercedes Javid
The Emmys were Sunday night, and 'The Traitors' won. Get to know cast member, former star of Bravo’s ‘Shahs of Sunset’ and 20-year real estate veteran Mercedes ‘MJ’ Javid
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 13
Clear Cooperation, winning offers, transparency truth: Inman 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 Sep 13
7 brutally honest truths you need to hear right now
It’s a tough market, but this is the market where careers are made, Real’s Jimmy Burgess writes. Double down on your work ethic, sharpening your skills and serving others
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 12