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The old playbook of 'just stay remembered' doesn’t work in the digital age, Josh Ries writes. Clients are bombarded with information, so you must provide consistent value
Last month's most expensive luxury home sales include an oceanfront showplace you just can't build anymore and a celebrity ex-pat's former residence
Opinion
Distinct brands that serve a variety of real estate market price points are required for the Compass-Anywhere merger to be effective, Michael Valdes writes
Housing expert Luke Babich says that agents need to bring their A-game to thrive this fall in 2025’s late season market with these 7 key tips
If we can build brokerages that protect our listing agents' bandwidth and reinforce their value, Jeff Farmer writes, we'll position them to thrive in markets where others fold
Find out more about broker-owner Courtney Poulos' journey and what she thinks new agents need most from the industry
The Compass CEO took aim on social media at user agreements for the nation's largest MLS. In an open letter shared with Inman and other media outlets, CRMLS' CEO calls it 'misinformation'
Howard Hanna announced that it would enter the New York City market after acquiring Elegran Real Estate, as one of the nation’s largest brokerages continues its expansion path
Broker Holly Brink writes that learning how to show up when potential clients search for homes with ChatGPT is essential for building a future-forward business
In this timely episode, Zillow’s Errol Samuelson and Josh Weisberg unpack the portal’s integration with ChatGPT, including MLS compliance, data sharing myths and fair housing guardrails
Being both a real estate agent and a landlord can feel like running 2 businesses at once. Ryan Barone examines the rise of intelligent rental management tools
Artificial intelligence can revolutionize how you track expenses and forecast tax bills, but the strategic decisions that build wealth, Amanda Neely writes, still need human expertise
The first hour can set the tone for how an agent leads, serves and wins, Kevelyn Guzman writes, especially in markets that feel uncertain or unpredictable
Stop chasing views, and start building momentum for your real estate brand online. Lead gen expert Josh Ries shares a 30-day plan of action
Some industry watchers claim the portal is violating IDX licensing rules with the deal, while Zillow maintains it did its due diligence and is not handing over MLS data to OpenAI