buyer's agent commission
Opinion
The Consumer Policy Center still thinks commissions are too high. Cara Ameer writes that buyers and their agents should be allowed to determine the value of competent representation
by Cara Ameer Dec 3
AI efficiency
Troy Palmquist writes that the agents who win next year won’t be the ones working hardest; they’ll be the ones working smartest with game-changing AI tools
by Troy Palmquist Dec 2
This company is bringing W2-type benefits to real estate agents
RLTYco's new offering, RLTY Blue, provides corporate-grade discounts on services such as photographers, digital tools, VIP transportation, wellness services, luxury goods and more
This team is jumping on the private listing platform trend (EXCLUSIVE)
One of the top teams in Massachusetts has created its own team-led private listing network, as more brokerages compete to hold clients' listings on their own platforms, Inman has learned
Redfin on 2026: Affordability improves, sales rise only slightly
Expect a slight increase in sales and the slowest home price growth since 2011, with buyers staying on the sidelines due to concerns about the economy, according to Redfin economists
by Taylor Anderson Dec 2
real estate dual licensing
Holding real estate licenses in more than one state or market is trending in response to how clients’ lives have evolved since the pandemic, but it’s not for everyone, Kevelyn Guzman writes
by Kevelyn Guzman Dec 2
real estate digital footprint
Troy Palmquist talks to luxury real estate pros about why owning your platform, understanding SEO and using AI wisely is the new baseline for elite agents
by Troy Palmquist Dec 2
Change strategy as the market shifts to win the listings long game
Here's how broker-owner Marjorie Adam coaches agents to shift from 'turn-and-burn' tactics to intentional nurturing, smarter messaging and pricing that reflects today’s market realities
by Marjorie Adam Dec 2
Listing leverage: How to win the game of securing sellers
Agents who wait for listings to fall in their lap are going to starve, Verl Workman writes. Agents who execute? They’ll own their markets
by Verl Workman Dec 2
AI for contracts and disclosures
While AI is no replacement for your expertise, seasoned agent and long-time coach America Foy says you can use it to simplify and explain critical information to clients
by America Foy Dec 2
lead generation metrics
These 5 metrics give you a custom dashboard to plan smarter, grow faster and stop guessing, Josh Ries writes. Head into 2026 with a plan based on data, not hope
by Josh Ries Dec 2
EXp CEO Leo Pareja: We aren’t waiting for NAR on referrals
EXp rolled out updated referral disclosure forms on Monday. ‘Are we waiting for some 3rd-party body that we're members of to have our back? As we learned, I'd rather be safe than sorry’: Pareja
by Taylor Anderson Dec 1
Shutdown blip, or worrying trend? Agent pipelines thin in November
A significant worsening of present-day client pipelines in November took real estate agents by surprise. Intel examines how likely it is that the trend will hold up
by Daniel Houston Dec 1
Ricky Carruth
In this episode, Ricky Carruth details how he built a million-dollar business as an agent (and then lost it) before becoming one of the most-recognized influencers in real estate
Make 2026 your breakout year: Audit, refresh and reignite your real estate marketing
Find your winning formula for a bigger, brighter 2026. Stay authentic and audience-focused while showcasing your unique expertise, branding and marketing expert Stacey Ross Cohen writes
Instagram for real estate
Instagram rewards the people who adapt, experiment and show up consistently, Jimmy Burgess writes. Use it to create momentum in 2026
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 30