buyer's agent commissions rebound
The average buyer's agent commission was 2.42% during Q3, which is still below averages from 2023, but higher than rates following the announcement of changes after the NAR settlement
help sellers price homes
The right pricing strategy gets your seller client to the closing table faster and helps them achieve their real estate goals, Luke Babich writes
by Luke Babich Dec 8
How MLSs are responding to NAR's national policy shift: Intel survey
Now that real estate's largest trade group has lifted its national policy that ties MLS access to Realtor membership, local groups are beginning to weigh in
by Daniel Houston Dec 8
A picture of an old creepy house with a red sky and storms in the background to represent Stranger Things marketing lessons for staying visible in an Upside Down market.
As conditions flip and competition tightens, the show’s focus on identity, trust and hyperlocal expertise mirrors what helps agents stay visible when everything else feels a little Upside Down
by Jessi Healey Dec 8
How this broker built a $750M business on leads, standards, guts
Jim Trueblood built the largest Zillow and Realtor.com partnership in Indiana, scaled a 225-agent brokerage and did it all by betting big — on himself, leads and raising the darn standard
Zillow climate data
Catch up with the latest on everything listings, from Zillow's climate data switch to pricing and marketing your next listing
by Christy Murdock Dec 7
real estate podcasts
Great podcasts provide better ideas and consistent inspiration, Jimmy Burgess writes, 2 things every real estate needs going into 2026
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 7
Winning and keeping clients
Learn how Branden and Rayni Williams attract and retain clients and keep them coming back in this Inman Access session
by Inman Dec 5
Some pain, some gains. Here’s where Zillow sees home prices in your market going next
The real estate portal and data powerhouse recently shared its updated home price forecast and predictions for 2026. Prices are expected to rise 1.2% nationally (but not everywhere)
by Taylor Anderson Dec 5
Zillow to partner agents: Recent litigation misrepresents us
In an email and video message sent to Preferred agents on Thursday, the company's head of Zillow Preferred answered FAQs and reassured agents that legal experts review all programs
Zillow, Fannie and Freddie, Ridley make moves: 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 Dec 5
Meet the SERHANT. agents on 'Owning Manhattan' Season 2
The newest season of the popular Netflix series ‘Owning Manhattan’ just dropped. Get to know the agents selling high-stakes New York City real estate under Ryan Serhant
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 5
RealScout announces agent-first AI search, its 'largest update ever'
In a live event to media, customers and prospects, RealScout revealed a new AI-based home search aiming to help agents improve on what consumers find in popular search experiences
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5
Pantone 2026 color of the year
Political statement? Recession indicator? Just plain boring? Pantone's Color of the Year has stirred up lots of opinions online
by Christy Murdock Dec 5
How you can defend yourself against AI, deepfakes and 'pretty scary things'
Scammers use deepfakes and voice cloning technology to trick agents and consumers alike. Three experts share their safety tips and the importance of prioritizing in-person interaction
by Marian McPherson Dec 5
Finding Financial Freedom
Coach Melanie Klein profiles financial expert and real estate investor Austin Lampson, who exemplifies why real estate is still one of the world's most reliable paths to wealth
by Melanie Klein Dec 4