An image of a creepy girl standing in front of a full moon with bats flying overhead to represent real estate monsters.
Halloween 2025 is filled with terrors. Agents beware, trainer Rachael Hite writes. She warns that any of these creeps could knock at your door in Q4
by Rachael Hite Oct 28
An image of arrows on a chart with a stick figure holding a telescope to symbolize real estate's leadership problem.
This industry doesn’t need more agents, coach Lori Muller writes, it needs more leaders. Here are 5 ways to level-up your leadership for today’s tough market
by Lori Muller Oct 28
Douglas Elliman begins expanding overseas
The boutique luxury firm is starting its global expansion with 14 offices and more than two dozen agents across Bordeaux, the French Riviera and Monaco, the firm informed Inman
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
Robert Reffkin at Compass retreat
Opinion
In an Inman Exclusive, Robert Reffkin answers frequently asked questions about the Compass acquisition of Anywhere and how it will impact agents
by Robert Reffkin Oct 28
'Signs of deceleration' bedevil US home prices
Home price growth continued to slow in August as buyers expressed trepidation over the economy, despite a healthy supply of inventory and lower mortgage rates
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 28
KW's Jason Abrams on the 'paradox' of artificial intelligence
Keller Williams Head of Industry and Learning Jason Abrams talks about the balance between technology and touch amid the rise of artificial intelligence.
by Marian McPherson Oct 28
NAR and the real estate industry's irrelevance problem
Opinion
Failure to embrace tech innovation will ensure the real estate industry falls further behind, hastening the entry of disruptive outside forces, Sean Frank writes
by Sean Frank Oct 28
real estate agent burnout
Real estate agent burnout is real, coach Darryl Davis writes, but it can be avoided. Here's how to reset, regroup and restart your engine amid tough times
by Darryl Davis Oct 27
real estate call anxiety
The ability to make lead-gen phone calls allows real estate agents to pad their bottom line by avoiding the expense of paid leads, Carl Medford writes
by Carl Medford Oct 27
Compass pulls Redfin into its Zillow private listing lawsuit
Redfin has put its private listings ban on an indefinite hold. Still, Compass wants documents related to the real estate search portal’s previously announced ban
by Taylor Anderson Oct 27
Commissions held up in Year 1. Would a seller's shift upend them?
As they compete among themselves for affordability-constrained homebuyers, fewer sellers are even attempting a hardline stance on the buyer-side commission, the Inman-Dig Insights consumer survey finds
by Daniel Houston Oct 27
'Ralph Lauren Christmas' is going viral. Here's how real estate agents can nail it
Ralph Lauren Christmas has taken over TikTok, with the brand's former designers explaining how to recreate the magic of its retail decor. Here's how you can use it in your next listing
by Marian McPherson Oct 27
real estate portal controversies
After a week of legal battles and portal platform shakeups, real estate leaders break down what it all means for agents on the ground
by Christy Murdock Oct 27
215 agents, no recruiting: How Ryan O’Neill built RE/MAX’s No. 1 team in Minnesota
On this episode, The Minnesota Real Estate Team leader unpacks his human-first approach to scaling his team to 215 agents who did 1,600 sides and $621M in 2024
confused man calculating cost per lead
In real estate, money is made on the front end rather than at the closing table, Josh Ries writes. Here's how to maximize the profit potential of your lead gen
by Josh Ries Oct 27
Zillow-Matterport breakup
Troy Palmquist looks at Matterport alternatives and reassures agents that the loss of the floor plan platform on Zillow doesn’t have to upend their marketing plan
by Troy Palmquist Oct 27