Stop denying it! Discrimination is a huge problem in real estate
Opinion
It’s well past time to face the ugly truth — racial discrimination, as pointed out in the Newsday study, is happening in real estate. Denying it won’t make it go away
by Jay Thompson Nov 20
Are open houses too dangerous to justify?
Following a wave of headlines about open house-related crime, agents say safety issues are a growing concern
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 12
Why 'coming soon' listings need to be governed
Opinion
People need to stop thinking of coming soons and pocket listings as identical. They aren’t, and they each need their own rules
by Jay Thompson Nov 6
Pocket listings are bad for consumers — period
Opinion
The MLS functions because of bilateral cooperation and compensation. You have to 'pay to play,' and you pay with providing your listings
by Jay Thompson Oct 30
Bret Calltharp
Calltharp, Zillow's director of industry outreach, is set to leave the real estate tech behemoth to work with agents
by Patrick Kearns Oct 29
Need a 2020 business plan? (Re)treat yourself
Sometimes, you need to isolate yourself from the world to gain clarity
by Jay Thompson Oct 23
How to defend your online reputation
A review and testimonial are completely different things and should be strategized accordingly
by Jay Thompson Oct 9
Online reviews: 5 critical questions agents ask
Opinion
Obviously, the most crucial step in getting reviews is asking for them, but how you ask deserves just as much weight
by Jay Thompson Oct 2
Real estate vlogger slams NAR for failing to defend against iBuyers
'Why don't you help us,' Frank Garay pleas of the National Association of Realtors in a YouTube video posted Tuesday
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
Surveillance footage shows agent viciously attacked at open house
Police are on the lookout for a man who was captured groping and pushing a Keller Williams agent on camera
Say it ain’t so: The 2 toughest things to say to clients
Opinion
You might just find that by being upfront you cement a positive perception in your clients' eyes and wind up actually increasing your business
by Jay Thompson Sep 18
Want better habits? Use these 3 proven tips to achieve your goals
Opinion
Take it slow, give it time, and you can create good habits, lose bad ones, and enjoy life
by Jay Thompson Sep 11
Why all agents need to understand situational awareness
Opinion
You don't have to be Jason Bourne, but you should be attentive to your surroundings
by Jay Thompson Sep 4
Can iBuyers survive a market shift?
Opinion
Rather than bemoaning their existence and looking for ways they will fail — learn, leverage, and grow your business
by Jay Thompson Aug 28
Inman News quiz: Think you're on top of the week's biggest stories?
The real estate industry threw some curveballs. Take Inman's real estate news quiz to demonstrate how strong your talking points and cocktail banter are this week
by Inman Aug 23