The Biggest Stories Of The Week: Inman Top 5 (Feb. 25

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

Sometimes, it’s the things you do before the deal that cause it to fall apart. Christy Murdock shares the bad behaviors that savvy agents take pains to avoid.

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Time spent reading one of John Maxwell’s books or watching one of his speeches on YouTube is time well spent, according to Jimmy Burgess. Maxwell’s insights are actionable and his wisdom is timeless.

The high-intensity, nine-week fitness training, nutrition and recovery program found new audiences in the pandemic, and luxury agents say it gives them the kind of discipline needed to succeed in real estate.

Soft skills, those that aren’t easy to master or quantify, are what make an agent invaluable in the workplace and to clients. Learn from the pros how to master these must-have skills that will set you apart from the competition, ensure you’re building lasting client relationships and make teamwork dream work.