An image of a hand holding a magnet attracting little people to represent agent retention and what real estate agents want in a brokerage.
Recruiting and retention aren't just about branding or commission splits. Verl Workman shares what agents really need from their next brokerage
by Verl Workman Oct 14
cell phones
While your phone is a valuable tool in your real estate business, Pam Blair writes, leaving it alone is a necessary component of self-care and work-life balance
by Pam Blair Oct 14
robot umpire
Summer Goralik explores the bittersweet symphony of robot umpires in baseball and AI in real estate — and why perfection still needs a human rhythm
by Summer Goralik Oct 13
A woman with Einstein’s famous theory of relativity to signify Einstein real estate lessons.
What ideas are out there that might transform our service for clients, Carl Medford writes, and how can you use your creativity to transform your business?
by Carl Medford Oct 13
Two people shaking hands in front of an explosion of color to signify media outreach strategies for real estate.
Tap into content and media opportunities to raise your profile and elevate the reputation of your real estate business, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes
by Amy Stockberger Oct 13
zillow private listing ban
The portal giant says most agents who receive a notice about violating Zillow’s private listings rules only received one notice
by Taylor Anderson Oct 13
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
Charting a new course beyond turmoil, Nykia Wright vows transparency and tells NAR’s 1.5M members the organization is on the cusp of unveiling a 2026-2028 Strategic Plan
by Taylor Anderson Oct 13
The MLS isn't dead yet, but brokers hedge bets with private listings
As Clear Cooperation's biggest opponents gain market share and influence, Intel surveyed agents and brokers on how they actually use private listings — and how deep their loyalty to the MLS runs
by Daniel Houston Oct 13
The $168M secret: Why this broker leans on a 50 call per week rule
On this episode, DOMO CEO Greg Geilman offers an authentic look at how he built a high-production, boutique luxury brokerage after quitting his tech job to join real estate in 2010
Compass-Anywhere
As the logistics of the merger unfold, members of the real estate community continue to share their thoughts on the deal
by Christy Murdock Oct 13
Santa and AI chatbot symbolize holiday marketing trends for real estate agents using ChatGPT and mobile tools.
From affiliate income to co-sourcing campaigns, Jessi Healey writes, here’s how to meet consumers where they click. Plus, tap into this year’s holiday trends to boost your 2026 business
by Jessi Healey Oct 11
furniture on a lit stage to represent home staging
A combination of upskilling and these 15 items and strategies helps ensure that your home staging gets your listings sold, Annette DeCicco writes
by Annette DeCicco Oct 10
Bess Freedman, pet rock
Opinion
Not all trends are worth following, the Brown Harris Stevens CEO writes. The pet rock had its moment, but private listing networks create a conflict between fiduciary duty and financial gain
by Bess Freedman Oct 10
Compass clues, ChatGPT listings, white-collar crime: Inman’s 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 Oct 10
Daryl Fairweather
Redfin Chief Economist Daryl Fairweather unpacks the economic principles behind the real estate industry to make agents more effective
by Inman Oct 10
An easy button in front of a wall of code to symbolize AI and custom GPTs for real estate.
AI for real estate agents doesn't have to be complicated. Jimmy Burgess shares strategies to simplify and speed up adoption
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 10