Hot-app summer: 15 brightest tech tools for real estate agents
Creating leverage through technology has never been easier, Jimmy Burgess writes. Check out his list of hot apps to make this summer sizzle for your business
by Jimmy Burgess Jul 12
5 'Owning Manhattan' moments we can't stop thinking about
The new Netflix show, centering on SERHANT.'s NYC agents, has been out for almost 2 weeks. Here are the jaw-dropping moments we keep circling back to mentally
by Dani Vanderboegh Jul 11
Broker Spotlight: David Marder, The Marder Group at Compass
Find out how this Florida broker and his team blend SEO savvy and digital marketing with 'old-fashioned hard work and sweat equity'
by Christy Murdock Jul 11
4 ways to find your investment niche in multifamily real estate
By identifying a niche market and connecting with renters there, multifamily investors can build a successful business while providing renters with what they seek most, Michael Zaransky writes
by Michael Zaransky Jul 11
Teams Spotlight: The Exclusive Group at Douglas Elliman
Find out how the team's 3 co-founders — Gary Pohrer, Nick Malinosky and Devin Kay — developed a team that spans the South Florida coastline from Jupiter to Miami Beach
by Christy Murdock Jul 11
6 steps for cultivating a culture of inclusion that agents want to join
Creating a workplace where all feel valued, welcomed and respected is vital to organizational success, Keller Williams' Julia Lashay Israel writes, and it doesn’t just happen overnight
5 easy ways to stay in your lane during a transaction
Stop trying to be all things to your clients, broker Joseph Santini writes. Focus on the things that fall within your purview and direct traffic as needed on your transactions
by Joseph Santini Jul 10
Here's why specialization matters for buyer's agents
Developing areas of specialization enhances service, efficiency, and effectiveness and results in greater professional success for both teams and individual agents, coach Verl Workman writes
by Verl Workman Jul 10
What's the most unprofessional thing you've seen an agent do?
Professionalism (or a lack thereof) is important everywhere — on social media, on the phone and face-to-face, but which agents are putting their worst out into the world?
by Inman Jul 9
Embrace innovation in real estate: A call to action for industry leaders
The future of real estate lies in our industry's ability to innovate, adapt and align our brands with the evolving market landscape, PR and marketing expert Molly McKinley writes
by Molly McKinley Jul 9
Local MLSs are doomed. The case for data consolidation in real estate
The thing holding many local MLSs in place is a desire for power and control rather than seeking the best for real estate agents and brokers, writes Mainframe Real Estate founder Sean Frank
by Sean Frank Jul 9
How I secured a Soho penthouse for clients after a 4-day search
In this luxury case study, learn how The Agency's Daniel Blatman overcame multiple offers and a short timeline to help his clients meet their goals
by Daniel Blatman Jul 9
5 tips for advertising rentals through portals and social media
RentRedi's Ryan Barone offers strategies for branding and marketing rental properties across a variety of digital platforms
by Ryan Barone Jul 9
Can you hear me now? Why your clients miss 50% of what you say
Less talk, and more listening. Inman contributing writer Rachael Hite shares the real reason your transactions turn topsy turvy — and why it has everything to do with what's lost in translation
by Rachael Hite Jul 8
5 losing strategies that will ruin team relationships 
Running a team is like leading a family, team leader Carl Medford writes. It takes concerted efforts to keep relationships intact and functioning in a healthy way
by Carl Medford Jul 8
Lesson Learned: Stay off the real estate rollercoaster
Find out what NYC associate broker Bill Kowalczuk has learned during his years in the business and what he'd be doing if he weren't in real estate
by Christy Murdock Jul 8