First impressions make all the difference when it's time to attract buyers. Darryl Davis shares strategies to make your listing pop this autumn.
Real estate has become lawsuit-happy, and it’s killing our credibility
Real estate leaders can either keep fighting for control or start working to lift each other, and the industry, higher, Josh Ries writes.
Zillow hit with new class-action suit over alleged broker kickbacks
The lawsuit alleges that Zillow policies requiring Premier Agents to meet pre-approval quotas related to Zillow Home Loans "as a condition for maintaining access to these high-value leads" led to steering of consumers.
Finish 2025 strong by checking these 10 to-dos off your list
Lori Muller provides 10 steps you can take right now to close out Q4 with momentum and enter 2026 prepared, positioned and powerful.
$1.4 Million Homes in California
A Craftsman house in San Rafael, a midcentury modern home in Rancho Mirage and a Spanish-style house in Los Angeles.
Despite unease, Compass poised to retain most Anywhere agents
Compass agents are thrilled. Anywhere agents have concerns — but few are looking to jump ship, Inman Intel has found.
Can Soccer Stadiums Revitalize American Cities?
A wave of small and midsize cities are betting on stadiums anchoring mixed-use development as engines of growth. But those ambitions often fade once the games start.
Meet the brokerage turning agent support into profit
On this episode, Parker Pemberton and Liz Rein detail their unique trajectory in Minnesota, recently transitioning their large team to an independent brokerage that did $829 million in 2024.
What Tom Ferry’s latest poll reveals about the future-focused agent
Troy Palmquist looks at Tom Ferry’s recent Instagram survey of his followers' 2026 predictions and what they might mean for your business.
Housing recession? K-shaped trends? The dollars and ‘sense’ of today’s economy
This week on The Download, Inman reporters break down the late-2025 economic trends affecting your clients and your real estate business.
Price cuts and concessions: Here’s how to prepare homeowners for the reality of selling a home today
High interest rates, growing inventory and economic uncertainty have cooled the housing market, forcing sellers to make price cuts and concessions. Agents say realistic pricing, smart repairs and strong presentation are key to helping homeowners navigate the new normal — where bidding wars are rare and days on market are rising.
Yes, the current market is brutal, but ‘boomsday’ is on the way
Boomsday isn’t a fantasy, Oliver Graf writes. It’s what happens when years of pent-up demand hit a turning point. And that point is coming soon.
5 magic phrases that help real estate agents close more deals
These five simple phrases from Jimmy Burgess have helped countless agents win more listings, close more buyers and lead to more cooperative transactions with other agents.
How to audit your brand like a marketing pro
Alyssa Stalker offers a simple step-by-step process to help agents evaluate their brand, find what’s out of sync and realign their message with who they are now.
What Starbucks, TikTok and Taco Bell can teach us about marketing
From Grammarly’s rebrand to TikTok’s red carpet and Starbucks’ merch meltdown, everyone’s fighting for attention. Tech keeps getting smarter and marketing flashier, but the real win still comes from intention.
Today’s Yacht Buyer Is Younger, Richer and Increasingly American
Owners of the world’s most conspicuous playthings are younger, wealthier and increasingly American.
There’s a Real Estate Agent on My Condo Board. Isn’t That a Bad Idea?
When brokers have access to privileged information about condo residents, it can open the door to bad behavior.
Why Fannie and Freddie still won’t accept more inclusive credit score
FHFA Director Bill Pulte ordered the mortgage giants to start using more inclusive VantageScore 4.0 in July. But adoption is a "complex, technical and arcane" process that could drag into next year.
Design-Conscious Shoppers Descend on Major Home Stager’s Tag Sale
Shoppers at Jason Saft’s annual sale mined a collection of 150,000 goods for discounted Eames chairs, vintage bookcases and tasteful trinkets.
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.