Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider leaves after Compass acquisition
The former CEO quietly left the company as of the close of its merger with Compass, a rep confirmed to Inman. Former Anywhere CTO Rudy Wolfs also left in the wake of the transaction
Mauricio Umansky
The Agency CEO shares his advice for building a lasting career in a tough industry
by Nick Pipitone Feb 4
AI, robots, real estate: A futurist’s take on what’s coming next
Is AI coming for your job? On this episode of Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered, AI futurist Steve Brown explains the 4 waves of AI to map out where we really are and explore what’s coming next
pushing past professional barriers
Coach Annette DeCicco argues against relying on pure willpower, which is destined to fail. Her 8 over 8 success formula depends on powerful 'situations' instead
by Annette DeCicco Feb 3
choosing a digital platform
Shifting to a new platform isn’t about where you show up, Audie Chamberlain writes. It's about whether your presence actually helps someone make real estate decisions
improve your focus
When you don't protect your calendar and your time, BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox writes, growth activities consistently give way to the day‑to‑day
by Ginger Wilcox Feb 3
Reffkin floats idea for national MLS, says Compass previously declined to make a deal with Zillow
Compass CEO kept his sights on NAR, MLSs, which he says are too restrictive, and Zillow in his call for widespread reform of the existing status quo in real estate
by Taylor Anderson Feb 3
New strategic partnerships yield 2 new AI platforms
Purlin and Final Offer have merged to create an end-to-end AI platform, while celebrity agent James Harris has teamed up with Afterpay co-founders to launch the AI operating system Breezy
Bess Freedman cautions 'vigilance' with private listing networks
In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she's looking forward to at the event
Zillow and lead conversion
Stop trying to close leads on the first click to your real estate agent website, Josh Ries writes. Start trying to earn the next step instead
by Josh Ries Feb 3
secondary real estate markets
Those who understand emerging markets will be the ones clients trust, Blake O'Shaughnessy writes, while those who focus on legacy markets risk missing where demand is actually forming
Real estate is still a people business. Your community matters more than ever
Broker and Inman Ambassador Dina Williams shares her thoughts on why community is what shapes life, business and the industry that she loves
by Dina Williams Feb 2
virtual vs. local assistant
Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones
by Troy Palmquist Feb 2
President Trump argues for keeping home prices high, borrowing costs low
The president argued that lowering home prices would cut into Americans' wealth gains, and stressed that lowering interest rates would help homebuyers struggling with affordability
Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass' technology
Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers
by Taylor Anderson Feb 2
Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season
by Daniel Houston Feb 2