Buyers got cold feet? 6 objection handlers to warm 'em up
Opinion
There is no question that rising interest rates have pushed us into a market shift. Here's how to have those all-important discussions with your buyer clients about timing, markets and budget
by Carl Medford May 17
Married vs. single agents: Balancing familial status in the office
Opinion
In this month's scenario: A newly divorced agent is having trouble adjusting to her new 'single' status in her real estate office. How can her broker help with this difficult transition and adjust any legitimate inequities?
by Anthony Askowitz May 17
Are you a leader? How to bring out the best in your people
Opinion
Knowing how to be the best leader you can be is the first step before you can really be effective in helping your team blossom and grow.
by Adam Hergenrother May 17
Out with the old and in with the new: 22 tips for a business detox
Opinion
Now is the time to envision your best self, ideal life and thriving business. Here's how to dive into a new way of working
by Rainy Hake Austin May 16
Find hidden listings in your market with a CMA-a-day campaign
Opinion
Stop trying to sell homeowners on selling their homes. Instead, offer value with this simple, proven technique for listing lead gen
by Tom Toole May 12
Broker Spotlight: Anthony Marguleas, Amalfi Estates
Opinion
This week, the spotlight shines on Anthony Marguleas. Find out how this survivor and philanthropist makes every moment, and every transaction, count in his real estate career
by Dani Vanderboegh May 12
Don't wait, create! Help find hidden inventory for your buyers
Opinion
Inventory continues to be a challenge for all real estate agents, but you don’t have to wait passively for the market to provide inventory
by Tom Toole May 11
Will you negotiate commission? Here's what readers said
For some agents and brokers, the very idea of negotiating commission is taboo. For others, negotiation, even on commission is always on the table, especially in hyper-competitive markets
by Inman May 11
Use seller leasebacks to give your clients more options
Opinion
Providing creative solutions to buyers and sellers, such as leasebacks, is a tangible way to add value for clients and create opportunities
by Julie Busby May 11
How to help a homebuyer sweeten an offer — without going too far
Contingency clauses are there to protect buyers and shouldn't be dropped lightly. Here's how agents can help advise clients navigating the tricky situations that offer-sweeteners can create
by Daniel Houston May 11
Working with sellers in a market shift: 7 dos and don'ts
Opinion
Whether you've noticed or not, the market has already started to shift. Those who embrace the new reality and effectively coach their clients will come out ahead
by Carl Medford May 10
3 ways to keep your team engaged, happy and productive during the 'Great Resignation' 
Opinion
The Great Resignation means that you need to pay extra attention to your team. Shift your focus so that your staff stays loyal and doesn't start looking elsewhere
by Marion Weiler May 9
'Reframe and repeat': 5 ways to be a better leader for your agents 
Opinion
Being a leader means not only being on top of your game, but also being in touch with the needs of your agents
by Santiago Arana May 9
10 apps to make keeping your finances in check a breeze  
Opinion
These apps can be game-changers, making your business finances streamlined, organized and even a little fun
by James Harris AND David Parnes May 7
Is your team model sustainable? Here's how to know
Inman reached out to industry experts and team leaders, who shared insights based on first-hand experience about what works and what doesn't. Here's what they had to say
by Jim Dalrymple II May 6
Ember's app for buyers reflects its approach to simplifying co-ownership: Tech Review
Opinion
Agents who work with luxury buyers seeking to secure a share of an Ember home should be aware of how this unique purchasing model operates
by Craig C. Rowe May 6