Homes.com isn’t going anywhere, CoStar says in response to investor
A day after a prominent hedge fund investor launched a hostile takeover bid of CoStar’s board over concerns about the real estate portal, CoStar doubled down on its Homes.com strategy
by Taylor Anderson Jan 28
Howard Hanna enters Philadelphia, 70 years after Pittsburgh launch
Howard Hanna has onboarded legendary Philadelphia broker Art Herling and his team of 100 agents. Herling has 4 offices in Philadelphia and the surrounding area
by Marian McPherson Jan 28
Douglas Elliman CEO on Compass-Anywhere: 'From the outside, it looks like a mess'
In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman's recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 28
How AI is saving top real estate agents 10+ hours a week
Tech expert Rajeev Sajja dives into what AI is (and isn’t) doing for real estate agents today, breaks down the 3 stages of AI and shares how you can climb up that ladder starting today
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The secret to scaling isn't more software. It’s a return to the physics of business
by Zac Kennedy Jan 28
What it means to be a Realtor
Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals
by Darryl Davis Jan 27
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Opinion
Maybe the MLS isn’t perfect, broker Dennis Norman writes, but it’s still the only tool we have that puts listings in front of everyone, not just the ones invited behind the curtain
by Dennis Norman Jan 27
.Realestate expands into full branding, marketing services
The National Association of Realtors partner's services include website creation, customer relationship management and AI-powered search engine optimization
by Marian McPherson Jan 27
Investor calls CoStar's residential project a 'fiasco,' slams Homes.com spending
A major New York hedge fund has called on CoStar to divest or shut down its residential real estate business, which has focused on Homes.com
by Taylor Anderson Jan 27
30 years of disruption: How Inman Connect became the front row seat to a changing industry
Marc Andreessen, Charlie Rose, Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Rich Barton, Rupert Murdoch and many others have all made headlines from the Inman Connect stage over the decades
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 27
How your brokerage's audit could turn into a regulatory nightmare
Troy Palmquist and compliance expert Summer Goralik point out red flags to watch for
Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations
Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents
by Taylor Anderson Jan 26
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Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry
by Andrew Flachner Jan 26
Non-Realtor access has altered the MLS landscape. How common is it?
Since the National Association of Realtors announced its policy change, more MLSs have provided updates on their membership requirements. Here's what Intel has learned surveying hundreds of real estate agents in recent months
by Daniel Houston Jan 26
The Byron Effect: A legacy of leadership, service and results
The real impact of your work rarely shows up at the closing table, Bernice Ross writes. It echoes throughout the years as your clients live their lives and make the memories that matter to them
by Bernice Ross Jan 26
Super Bowl ads aren’t playing the same game anymore
Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore, Jessi Healey writes. They reflect a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned
by Jessi Healey Jan 25