There are no shortcuts, secret hacks or overnight success formulas, Jimmy Burgess writes. There are simply proven habits executed consistently over time.
Revenue fell 5.8 percent and U.S. agent count hit its lowest level in at least two years as shareholders prepare to vote Aug. 14 on the sale to The Real Brokerage.
You don't need to dance on camera or chase trends, Marketing Director Kate Hulbert writes. You just need to consistently share information people are actually searching for.
AI didn’t kill the real estate agent, but it may have created the next compliance headache for brokerages, MLSs and agents who are moving faster than their policies, disclosures and judgment can keep up, Troy Palmquist writes.
Rocket also believes the housing market will continue to sour amid high rates that will continue industry trend of consolidation. 'We expect to be a beneficiary of that,' CEO Varun Krishna said.
Real Brokerage reported 30 percent revenue growth and a record cash position in the second quarter, with agent count and transactions both climbing as the company heads toward an Aug. 14 shareholder vote on its pending REMAX acquisition.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Google's shift to AI-driven search is already costing real estate agents referrals they'll never know they lost. Jeff Lobb explains AEO and how to fix it.
LPT Realty's parent company confidentially filed for an IPO with the SEC, and founder Robert Palmer confirmed the move on stage at Inman Connect San Diego.
Constant Contact launches a real estate-specific platform serving brokerages, franchises, associations and MLSs, betting on relationship marketing over AI lead-gen.
From overcoming “Cringe Mountain” to using AI as a creative assistant, Inman Connect speakers shared strategies for building authentic brands that stand out across social media.
Ahead of his first Inman Connect appearance, Zillow Chief Economist Mischa Fisher talks private listings, the economy and finding clarity in local trends.
Rechat's Audie Chamberlain discusses how AI can cut weeks of marketing work into minutes, why "AI-powered" has become a meaningless term, and how to build an AI "chief of staff."
A North Carolina church just secured a conditional rezoning that includes 12 residential lots — no state law required. As the YIGBY movement expands across the U.S., real estate professionals need to understand how faith-based housing deals work and what to watch for when religious organizations become developers.
From content audits to personal interaction, Baker shared insights from a career built with online virality and exceptional engagement, Troy Palmquist writes.
TransUnion announced an addition to its mortgage credit report, TruVision Alternative Credit Attributes, designed to expand lender visibility beyond traditional credit data at no additional cost.
A new Bankrate analysis of 3.2 million HMDA loans finds 87 percent of 2025 homebuyers overpaid on their mortgage rate, costing the typical borrower $78,186 over the life of the loan.
Digital marketing expert Marci James helps you optimize your Google Business Profile, leverage YouTube and craft a 30-day plan to get AI to notice your real estate business.
Trust is created in the first conversation, the first assumption avoided, the first concern taken seriously, and the first moment a client realizes they can exhale, brokerage owner Devin Schaff writes.
NAR published new guidance clarifying what agents and brokers must explain and disclose when sellers choose an office exclusive or pre-marketing listing, plus rules on active-listing status and Clear Cooperation Policy compliance.
Missouri lawmakers are looking to axe the state income tax. However, local professionals are concerned that it will lead to the enactment of transfer taxes.
The nation’s second-largest MLS is rolling out seller-directed display suppression — price, address, photos, days on market and price history — on fully syndicated listings.
Existing-home sales fell 2.4 percent in June, but Chief Economist Lawrence Yun's take on the numbers goes deeper than the topline data. He says the market hasn't been this stuck since 2008 and without a foreclosure crisis to explain it.
The number of accidental landlords is on the rise, RentRedi's Ryan Barone writes. Here's how to help your seller clients make the transition successfully.
Existing-home sales fell 2.4 percent in June as prices hit a record $440,600, NAR reports. Redfin data shows pending sales already rebounding on a brief rate dip.
The real estate portal is your listing's front door, coach Darryl Davis writes. Price for the ranges reflected there, so your listing gets seen by more buyers.
Rechat CEO Shayan Hamidi on why real estate doesn't need more software, just a connected AI workforce, and what agents' day-to-day will look like in 5 years.
Only about 13 percent of eligible veterans have used their VA home loan benefit, according to a 2026 NewDay USA survey. Navy veteran Travis Winfield built Military Operated Real Estate to close that gap — starting with the agents who serve them.
Shilo launched an AI tool that runs live 1:1 coaching sessions with real estate agents — no manager required — then reports the results to team leaders.
Keep your eye on your own performance instead of constantly comparing yourself to others, coach Darryl Davis writes. You'll grow faster and enjoy the journey more.
Stop chasing agents and start attracting and selecting them instead, coach Verl Workman writes. Provide solutions that make your value proposition irresistible.
Home prices rose just 0.8 percent in April, but Case-Shiller data shows values fell in real terms for the 11th straight month as inflation outpaces growth.
Military families have learned to read the difference between an agent who has put in the work and one who has simply added an MRP certification to their bio, Travis Winfield writes.
Realtor.com's June housing market trends report showed asking prices falling at a record pace and pending sales climbing for a seventh consecutive month, as sellers priced realistically and buyers responded.
A two-day hearing could determine whether Zillow continues receiving Chicago-area listing feeds while its antitrust case against the MLS and brokerage giant moves forward.
Want to win in 2026? ERA Realty's Gino Caropreso writes that brokerages must prioritize agent growth and success metrics that are systematic, measurable and repeatable.
On this episode, Keith Robinson sits down with Tom Bohn, new Inman CEO, for an in-depth conversation about the future of journalism, artificial intelligence and Inman 2.0.
Too many new real estate agents confuse busyness with business. Coach Darryl Davis shares strategies that ensure you're spending time on the things that matter.
As AI systems begin interpreting real estate catalogs through both structured data and storytelling, listing copy is regaining strategic importance, not just for marketing, but for discovery and search relevance. Troy Palmquist talks about the narrative shift.
"Big deal, it's a yawn." That's how President Trump described a bipartisan housing bill that passed Congress with veto-proof margins — that still doesn't have his signature.
Roomvu CEO Sam Mehrbod on the launch of Engage Pages, why agents waste money on fragmented marketing tools and what AI-powered real estate marketing looks like in practice.
Whether you're working with a nervous first-time homebuyer or an experienced repeat client, Luke Babich writes, your approach can make all the difference in their level of comfort during a transaction.
A California agent created three fake offers to keep a luxury listing from expiring. Troy Palmquist and Summer Goralik look at how the scheme unraveled in their latest True Crimes of Real Estate episode.
A record share of U.S. house hunters looked to leave their home metro in the first quarter, Redfin found — and the data reveals which markets are still drawing movers and which pandemic boomtowns are losing them.
Inman does not work for the biggest brokerages, the loudest portal or whoever is writing the largest check this quarter. We work for the agents and brokers.
After more than 20 years of experience in the real estate industry, I’ve seen more predictions than I can count. And today, agents are surrounded by questions about what’s going to happen. Will interest rates go down? Will inventory open up? How will AI impact operations? What part of the cycle is this? These are […]
