Why voting belongs on every Realtor’s job description

Communities are strongest when the people who understand how local decisions affect daily life choose to participate, Chris Atwell writes. Real estate professionals do that for their clients every day.

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NAR CEO jabs at media ‘clickbait’ during strategic plan update

Nykia Wright spent her Inman Connect San Diego session sharing her thoughts on media coverage of NAR and detailing how NAR has rebuilt its legal team, restructured internally and worked to close the trust gap with members since the Sitzer-Burnett settlement.

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Compass, ARA, Coldwell Banker Warburg, Zillow: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers.

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Shilo wins Inman’s 1st pitch battle

Shilo's sales coaching platform beat out Palazzo and Upfront to win Inman's first pitch battle, which was judged by five industry leaders at Inman Connect San Diego.

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New Canopy MLS CEO promises continuity, not major changes

Longtime Canopy MLS Chief Technology Officer Steve Byrd has been promoted to lead the organization as CEO beginning Aug. 1.

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How can brokerages help their agents do more deals? 

Building a system of support to help your agents become more successful is an investment rather than an expense, Realty ONE Group's Derek Carlson writes. 

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The best investment I’ve ever made was also the most miserable

What looked like a plug-and-play investment opportunity turned into an expensive lesson for real estate investor Alex Wright. Here's how he recovered.

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How to tighten open house security without killing the vibe

Strike the right balance between hospitality and security to maximize the effectiveness and safety of your open house, Andrew Reichek writes.

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Why every listing deserves a neighbors-only open house first

Host a neighborhood open house before the public showing to form relationships with potential sellers for years to come, coach Darryl Davis writes.

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Side bets against consolidation, opens SideOS to all brokerages

Guy Gal announced the move on the Main Stage at Inman Connect San Diego, alongside a new founding partnership with Inman 2.0.

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Zillow economist: Address uncertainty, and win the market

Zillow Chief Economist Mischa Fisher talked about uncertainty and how agents are perfectly positioned to help consumers navigate pain points.

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