What real estate agents can learn from the sale of a $6.2M banana
Value is not in the object itself, it’s in the perception, author and coach Darryl Davis writes. Your worth as an agent is defined by how you position yourself and your services (and it’s priceless)
by Darryl Davis Nov 27
October new-home numbers down month over month: Economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at October's falling month-to-month new construction numbers
by Jeff Tucker Nov 27
KW nabs high-performing Bay Area Compass team
The Shee Group has done $114.6M in volume so far this year. The team, led by Renna Shee, has affiliated with a KW market center in Cupertino, California
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 26
Compliance and off-market listings: The fiduciary duty at play
Opinion
Regardless of the CCP’s future, fiduciary duty remains a constant in real estate practice, demanding an unwavering commitment from licensees, Summer Goralik writes
by Summer Goralik Nov 26
For the win! 5 tips for mastering the listing presentation
Price and marketing expertise are key to building trust and showing your value with a well-thought-out listing presentation, broker Nick Schlekeway writes
by Nick Schlekeway Nov 26
NAR spending, eXp setback, Edina Realty settlement: Inman’s 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 Nov 22
Cultivate enduring relationships from first contact to lifelong client
Leverage past clients, drum up new business and show your value with these relationship-building strategies from luxury real estate agent Evan Roth
by Evan Roth Nov 22
Keller Williams appoints new director of growth operations
Longtime team leader and MAPS coach Shanan Steere has been named Keller Williams' new director of growth operations and will steer market center leadership training among other tasks
by Marian McPherson Nov 21
11 key takeaways from the 2024 Teams Report
This year's Teams Report offers a roadmap for navigating the challenges and opportunities of today’s real estate market for teams, Chris Pollinger writes
by Chris Pollinger Nov 21
How to hit the reset button on your team culture: Part 1
Resetting and renewing your company's culture starts with understanding the current state of play so that you can implement targeted and effective improvements, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Nov 21
Here's how to answer today's most pressing buyer, seller questions
As 2024 draws to a close, Jimmy Burgess and Keeping Current Matters' David Childers look at some of the most common concerns clients are voicing right now
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 21
After NAR NXT, it's clear: NAR is leading us into more lawsuits 
Opinion
This is a moment of transformation in our industry, and you have a choice: adapt or fall behind, coach Darryl Davis writes. Don’t wait for the market to dictate your future. Take control
by Darryl Davis Nov 19
7 elements for crafting airtight contracts in a post-Sitzer world
As real estate continues to evolve in a post-Sitzer | Burnett era, contract documents are likely to be refined and modified to reflect current trends, broker Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Nov 19
7 inexpensive gifts to say 'thank you' this Thanksgiving
It's gratitude season, Darryl Davis writes, so let's show how much our colleagues, clients, vendors and friends mean with these affordable and original gift ideas
by Darryl Davis Nov 19
What does true business alignment really mean?
True alignment, strategist Molly McKinley writes, offers opportunities for growth, innovation and transformation in both your business and the industry at large
by Molly McKinley Nov 18
NAR's speech code was enacted to protect Realtors. Why kill it now?
Opinion
After the election, Rob Hahn called for repealing NAR’s speech ethics code on his popular blog. Trainer Rachael Hite argues that now is the time to double down on 10-5 to protect all consumers
by Rachael Hite Nov 18