Resources

Turn objections into opportunities: How to build trust and close deals

Dec 10, 2024

Don't look at client objections as a challenge or insult, Nick Schlekeway writes. Use them as an opportunity to showcase your expertise and add value.

Unbridled confidence: 3 essentials for thriving as a brand-new agent

Dec 10, 2024

Stepping into the world as a brand-new agent might feel overwhelming, coach Darryl Davis writes, but it's important to remember that confidence is a skill that can be cultivated and honed.

7 ways to improve body language, negotiation, communication

Dec 10, 2024

Jamie Miller shares verbal and non-verbal communication techniques with trainer Bernice Ross that are designed to inform, inspire and create connections with clients.

Santa’s North Pole home gets magical makeover by Revive

Dec 10, 2024

Mrs. Claus' dream kitchen features a custom black and brass Lacanche French range, Denali quartzite countertops and pine-green cabinetry, perfect for baking Santa's cookies and preparing holiday feasts.

Americans optimistic home prices and mortgage rates have peaked

Dec 9, 2024

While only 23 percent of Americans surveyed by mortgage giant Fannie Mae in November thought it was a good time to buy a home, that's up from 14 percent a year ago, when mortgage rates were near post-pandemic peaks.

Under-the-radar NAR nonprofit may have hidden GOP agenda

Dec 9, 2024

A new report from "The New York Times" examines the NAR-created American Property Owners Alliance, a nonprofit organization ostensibly dedicated to property rights, which has given heavily to Republican causes.

12 gifts for Realtors that won’t collect dust this holiday season

Dec 9, 2024

With gift shopping in full swing, everyone has asked themselves the million-dollar question, "What would make the perfect present?" While perfection might be elusive, Inman’s Holiday Gift Guide for 2024 aims to help you get as close as possible when selecting gifts for the hardworking agents in your life.

Building a future of growth with the right franchise partnership

Dec 9, 2024

For broker-owners looking to expand their real estate business, the right partnership can be a game-changer.

Top producer’s best time-efficiency tip: Lean into lead generation tech

Dec 9, 2024

Good technology helps agents save time. It helps agents stay organized. And it can help agents land deals with serious customers — ones who may refer even more business their way.

How to identify the top new amenities in multifamily housing

Dec 9, 2024

Multifamily operators must know that trends are fickle and vogue fades, multifamily expert Michael Zaransky writes. Build a community around your amenities, not vice versa.

What real estate agents need to know about cognitive impairment

Dec 9, 2024

Senior real estate specialist Nikki Buckelew writes that understanding cognitive impairment among seniors is about being more than just a real estate professional — it’s about being a trusted guide during one of the most challenging transitions of someone’s life.

The customer is always right, but what if they’ve been misinformed?

Dec 9, 2024

Rachael Hite shares strategies for combatting client misinformation while maintaining close connections and positive communication.