independent real estate brokerage strategies
Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss break down how the best independent brokerages use speed, brand discipline, and agent-centric operating models to win recruiting and market share
improve your focus
When you don't protect your calendar and your time, BHGRE President Ginger Wilcox writes, growth activities consistently give way to the day‑to‑day
by Ginger Wilcox Feb 3
Zillow's Errol Samuelson at Inman Connect New York
Samuelson said Tuesday that Compass CEO Robert Reffkin was not 'truthful' and took issue with the way Compass has defined a polarizing Zillow listing rule
by Jim Dalrymple II Feb 3
Reffkin floats idea for national MLS, says Compass previously declined to make a deal with Zillow
Compass CEO kept his sights on NAR, MLSs, which he says are too restrictive, and Zillow in his call for widespread reform of the existing status quo in real estate
by Taylor Anderson Feb 3
CEOs: Real estate moving toward a 'United, Delta, American' moment
At ICNY, Leo Pareja, Erik Carlson and Michael Liebowitz mused on the Compass-Anywhere merger, private listing networks and how the industry might consolidate into a few powerful brands
by Marian McPherson Feb 3
LPT Aperture Holdings acquires Humaniz and Reside
All companies involved in the deal will remain independent and retain current leadership. Humaniz and Reside will also continue to be available to teams at any brokerage in the industry
Bess Freedman cautions 'vigilance' with private listing networks
In advance of her ICNY appearance, Inman caught up with Freedman to get her take on recent headlines, hot button topics and to find out what she's looking forward to at the event
Keller Williams settles Batton commission lawsuit for $20M
The Batton cases are among those filed by homebuyers and have remained in litigation, even as suits from homesellers wound down — and led to real estate industry changes — in recent years
by Marian McPherson Feb 2
Real estate is still a people business. Your community matters more than ever
Broker and Inman Ambassador Dina Williams shares her thoughts on why community is what shapes life, business and the industry that she loves
by Dina Williams Feb 2
virtual vs. local assistant
Virtual assistants offer leverage. Local assistants protect your brand. Understanding the difference, Troy Palmquist writes, is what separates scalable agents from overwhelmed ones
by Troy Palmquist Feb 2
love letter to real estate brokers
Opinion
The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value
by Keith Robinson Feb 2
EXp's Wendy Forsythe talks AI and why 2026 is a 'reset' year
Ahead of Inman Connect New York, EXp Chief Marketing Officer Wendy Forsythe dished on AI, building a strong company culture amid chaos and how to reset after a difficult year
by Marian McPherson Feb 2
This month, Inman's helping you write The New Brokerage Playbook
We're looking at what’s changing behind the scenes as brokerages grow, recruiting and retaining talent in a market that refuses to play by old rules
by Inman Feb 2
Zillow files shed light on how it viewed Compass' technology
Court documents show how Zillow saw potential threats to its growth in the technology Compass was building for both agents and consumers
by Taylor Anderson Feb 2
Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season
by Daniel Houston Feb 2
portal wars
From upheaval in the portal landscape to the ongoing controversy around private listings, debates over access, control and cooperation intensified last week
by Christy Murdock Feb 2