The freshest business trends agents need to recognize in 2024
The business of real estate is evolving at an ever-escalating pace. Identify and act on emerging trends, Jimmy Burgess writes, and separate yourself from your competition like never before
by Jimmy Burgess May 10
Midyear, settlements, changes: Inman's Top 5 stories
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 May 10
Man or bear? Viral TikTok trend shows it's scary to be a woman
Would you rather come across a bear or a man you don't know in the woods? Rachael Hite unpacks the latest social media trend and what it says about agent safety
by Rachael Hite May 10
8 ways to tackle your craziest, biggest goals
While preparing for his first Ironman, ERA President Alex Vidal learned that aiming high and executing on a detailed plan of attack can help you achieve any goal
by Alex Vidal May 10
Here's who sank and who soared in Q1 2024 earnings
Real estate’s Q1 earnings are in. From CoStar’s revenue surge to Opendoor’s slump, we have all of the highs and lows
by Jessi Healey May 9
How diversity can enhance your growth and enrich your business
Diversity is the way of the future, writes The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. Here, he unpacks the advantages of intentionally building a diverse team for your clients, your agents and your business
by Mauricio Umansky May 9
Broker Spotlight: David Caskey, Caskey Real Estate Group
Learn how this Manhattan Beach broker brings client-first service and genuine care to his Southern California market
by Troy Palmquist May 9
10 tips for hosting standing-room-only office meetings
Want your agents to look forward to meetings? Broker Joseph Santini shares 5 tips for making your office meetings must-attend events (and 5 things to avoid at all costs)
by Joseph Santini May 9
How to ignore the legal drama and focus on the opportunity
Opinion
While you need to be aware of the changes going on in the industry, CEO Verl Workman writes, you also need to make sure to keep your focus on what you can control
by Verl Workman May 8
What if NAR went away? Examining the catastrophic potential
Opinion
Although it may seem righteous to dismantle the institution that NAR has built, brokerage founder Sean Frank writes, the collapse of NAR could mean the end of the industry as we know it
by Sean Frank May 8
Did NAR's buyer contract info clarify? Here's what you said
With questions of agency, agreements and compensation on the line, we asked you to let us know: Did NAR's clarification provide the insight you need? Here's what you had to say
by Inman May 7
3 ways to diversify your real estate investment portfolio
Whether it’s REITs, international markets, self-storage or residential rentals, Victoria Kennedy writes, each component adds a layer of security and opportunity to your strategy
by Victoria Kennedy May 7
How to create content that connects you to your community
Stop trying to generate leads, new Inman contributor Lauren Harris writes. Start creating a community with the power of content creation that speaks to the neighborhoods you serve
by Lauren Harris May 7
10 answers to the questions confused buyers are asking now
Realtors and buyers are both confused right now, writes mega-team leader Carl Medford. To help buyers sort out the mess, here are our top 10 answers for buyer questions
by Carl Medford May 7
Revamp your business plan and have your best summer ever
Although we like to create goals and strategies near the end of the year, coaches Emily Bossert and Melanie Klein write, there’s no time like now to benefit from a comprehensive business plan
Plan if you must, but prepare for the unexpected
Real estate professionals have survived upheaval and change in the past, and we'll do so again, broker-owner Teresa Boardman writes, even if we don't yet know quite how
by Teresa Boardman May 4