race for attention in real estate
From Grammarly’s rebrand to TikTok’s red carpet and Starbucks’ merch meltdown, everyone’s fighting for attention. Here's what real estate agents can learn
by Jessi Healey Nov 8
Don't just survive. Diversify: Now Streaming
Learn practical ways to diversify your real estate agent income through rentals, referrals, education, content and strategic partnerships
by Inman Nov 7
Recession? Membership? Blessings? 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
by Dani Vanderboegh Nov 7
New LGBTQ+ Alliance president talks about 'opportunity in the chaos'
LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance President Tommie Wehrle shares her advocacy history, plans for the organization and the key to navigating political divides
by Marian McPherson Nov 7
A woman real estate agent standing in front of an open house sign to signify this open house playbook.
In-person events build trust faster than any online ad, coach Darryl Davis writes. When your systems, signage and service are dialed in, that trust becomes traction
by Darryl Davis Nov 7
Realtor.com is gaining on competing portals despite decline in users, owners say
Average monthly unique users to Realtor.com sites fell 6.5% compared to the prior year. The company said it had 72M average unique monthly users in the most recent quarter
by Taylor Anderson Nov 6
A picture of a man holding a digital lock in front of a digital background to signify deepfakes, AI slop and virtual staging.
Become a digitally literate consumer when you engage in protecting yourself and others from misinformation and lies, security expert Robert Siciliano writes
by Robert Siciliano Nov 6
real estate brokerage leadership
Opinion
Leadership is not something you do once you get the title, Lori Muller writes. It’s something you do every single day in every environment you’re in
by Lori Muller Nov 6
Northeast sees strongest price gains in Q3 as median single-family home price hits $426,800
Home prices climbed in 77% of metro areas during the third quarter of 2025 as the median single-family home price in the US rose by 1.7% YOY
Real estate and the K-shaped economy
Economists say we're living in a K-shaped economy right now. Here's what that means for you, and for the real estate market
An image of worried faces on money to symbolize commission anxiety.
Agents don't need more money, Verl Workman writes. They need more motivation and the confidence to achieve their professional goals in today's market
by Verl Workman Nov 6
morning routines and lead generation
Adaptability and a user-friendly morning routine help ensure you keep your focus and energy high, no matter what comes your way in a day, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Nov 5
season of giving gratitude
When we live from a state of joy and gratitude, our world expands, coach Melanie Klein writes. Here's how to put those mindsets to work as we approach the year's end
by Melanie Klein Nov 5
real estate agent commissions rose
Opinion
Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣
by Lee Davenport Nov 5
Man convicted for killing real estate agent who was lured to a home showing
The final defendant in the murder of Kris Lindahl Real Estate agent Monique Baugh has been convicted. Baugh was murdered in 2019 after being lured to a showing on New Year's Eve
by Marian McPherson Nov 5
questions to ask before making a move
In a market obsessed with movement, Lauren Henss writes, the most powerful move you can make is knowing exactly what you want — before you make it
by Lauren Henss Nov 5