Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission chaos
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 14
What agents and brokers really want to tell each other: Intel survey
Agents and brokers talk. A lot. But what's left unsaid may be nearly as important. Intel analyzed survey responses of hundreds of real estate professionals for insights into an unbreakable bond
by Daniel Houston May 13
Intel Broker’s Guide: When a seller won't foot the buyer's agent bill
Powered by the latest polling results from the Inman Intel Index, this wide-ranging guide explores how brokerages are steeling themselves for a new type of client: the buyer's-fee-evading seller
by Daniel Houston May 6
Agents say their brokerage has their back amid commission mess
The NAR settlement shook the industry, but agents overwhelmingly told the Inman Intel Index they believe their brokerage has been an effective ally. It's a big win for brokerage training efforts
by Daniel Houston May 1
Do brokerages have right model for this business climate? Intel asked
Most real estate professionals are quite bullish on their own brokerage's business model. But more are beginning to question it, according to a review of the latest Inman Intel Index results
by Daniel Houston Mar 27
Over 60% of agents have been recruited so far this year: Intel
Most agents say they've heard from competitor brokerages in recent weeks. Intel examines what's on their mind as they decide whether to stay — or bolt
by Chris LeBarton Mar 18
Agents temper hopes for better 2024 as buyers sit out: Intel survey
Real estate agents are optimistic their client pipelines will improve from last year's lows — but it may take longer than hoped, according to shifting sentiments in the latest Inman Intel Index
by Daniel Houston Mar 13
TikTok says men think about Rome. Women's #RomanEmpire? Safety
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Meeting prospects, holding open houses, going to industry events — women have to think about safety daily, trainer Rachael Hite writes. They don't have time for Julius Caesar
by Rachael Hite Mar 8
The hardest lessons you learned as new agents: Pulse
Last week, we asked about the hardest lessons you learned when you started out in real estate. Here's what readers said were their biggest aha moments as newbies
by Inman Feb 21
Agents have real concerns — but commission rates aren't at the top
Despite ongoing commission lawsuits, agents are more concerned about the health of the real estate pie than the size of their own slice, results of the latest Inman Intel Index survey show
by Chris LeBarton Feb 7
Survive real estate by combatting indecision, inventory, interest rates
Indecision, inventory and interest rates are the biggest challenges COO Stephen Meadows sees coming in 2024. Here's how companies and agents can face them and thrive
by Stephen Meadows Jan 23
9 ways to heat up a freezing-cold listing this winter
What happens when snow isn't fresh? It loses its appeal. It's the same with listings, Coach Darryl Davis writes, so here's how to warm up your listings to keep them fresh
by Darryl Davis Jan 23
Why 94% of agents rode out 2023 with the same brokerage: Triple-I
Agents weathered the storm last year by mostly staying put. In response to the latest Inman Intel Index, agents and brokerage leaders revealed the factors that might lead to a job change in 2024
by Daniel Houston Jan 17
More agents than ever earn business from networking and SOI
From cold calling and radio shows to painting classes, agent efforts to grow sphere of influence aren't one-size-fits-all
by Chris LeBarton Dec 29
1 in 4 agents are fielding client commission queries now: Triple-I
Brokerages have sprung into action as commission lawsuits proliferate — and not a moment too soon, according to the results of November's Inman Intel Index survey, released Wednesday
by Daniel Houston Dec 20