Tampa Bay, Florida, Realtor Philippa Main has become known for her snarky and sarcastic listing descriptions — and against all odds, the unorthodox strategy is working
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As a new agent, you'll likely meet all sorts of different clients and personalities. Knowing how to approach each personality type will help you better communicate and navigate obstacles
Here are 10 hypothetical situations to help illustrate how you can avoid some very real legal and ethical problems
As a new agent, choosing a brokerage is a vital and nerve-wracking decision. To help ensure a good fit, print out these questions, and make sure to ask them during your interview
The new educational program aims to attract college students interested in pursuing a career in real estate
Whether you have a solid plan or are starting from scratch, these business-generating action items will help you hit the ground running, keep you focused and enable you to gain traction faster
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The last thing you want is that dreaded post-contract cancellation call from your buyers. Here’s how new real estate agents can avoid it
Jonathan Spears wasn't always a leading agent in Northwest Florida. To get there, he had to do a lot of things right, but he also made some mistakes
The number of new agents entering the New York City market rose 7% in May as the city continues its economic recovery, according to data analysis company Corofy
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Working on a commission-only basis isn’t without risk. The biggest part of the job is looking for work each day. Here are the lessons this broker wishes she'd known before jumping in
Between courses and videos, there's an abundance of content new agents can choose from. To help, Jonathan Spears, a top agent in Florida, gave Inman his top 3 must-read books
Brand new agent or an industry veteran, there are some words and phrases that frequently crop up. We've chosen 55 terms to create an easy-to-use glossary you'll return to again and again
February is Inman's New Agent Month, so we're going to spend the entire month digging deep into what new agents need to thrive. Here's what to look for
It's an unlikely pairing: experienced listing agents teamed up with brand new buyer's agents. Here are some rookie behaviors that make seasoned listing agents cringe
If your buyers missed out in a multiple-offer situation or you need more listings, these strategies can help solve those challenges, grow your database, and establish you as a trusted local expert
Even earnest agents end up in an ethics violation, a lawsuit or revocation of a license