luxury real estate outlook
After a turbulent 2025, luxury real estate expert Michael Valdes writes that the market has entered a golden era. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point
by Michael Valdes Dec 29
referral flywheel
If your business feels like it is constantly dependent on chasing new leads, this relationship builder from Tayley Hunt and Jimmy Burgess is the shift that could change everything
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 28
words of the year
Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again
by Christy Murdock Dec 26
The moves and shakeups that'll shape real estate reality TV in 2026
Opinion
The real estate reality TV landscape changed vastly this year. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh breaks down the show cancellations, cast shakeups and drama that’s sure to carry over into 2026
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 26
real estate news
Go past the mega-mergers and lawsuits, and dig deep into the stats and trends that will inform your real estate business in 2026
by Christy Murdock Dec 26
How 2 friends created 1 of the top women-led teams in New York City
Through long-term planning, persistence and good relationships, Alli Chiaramonte and Tania Friedland have created a high-powered small team climbing its way to the top of NYC's market
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 24
WATCH: How AI will transform real estate (faster than you think)
Biju Ashokan, CEO of Radius Agent, dives into what AI will replace, what it won’t and how agents can protect their future by leaning into the tech — not running from it
Spread cheer: How brokerages are giving back this holiday season
Whether through coat and toy drives, donations or other charitable events, real estate firms across the US and Canada shared with Inman the myriad ways they give back
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 24
real estate compliance
Opinion
On the eve of reflection, choice and accountability, compliance expert Summer Goralik shares a compliance carol with the real estate industry
by Summer Goralik Dec 23
real estate recruiting mistake
One-size-fits-all recruiting pitches are costing brokerages top talent, writes recruiting expert Brett Jennings. Here’s how an assessment-driven, customized approach changes everything
by Brett Jennings Dec 23
Retention systems that keep agents loyal (even when opportunity knocks)
Real estate agent retention isn’t about locking people in, coach Verl Workman writes. It’s about building something they don’t want to leave
by Verl Workman Dec 22
More agents pondered an exit from real estate in 2025. Intel asks why.
The share of real estate agents in November who said they've considered leaving the industry was one-and-a-half times what surveys showed heading into 2025. Here's what's weighing on them
by Daniel Houston Dec 22
direct mail marketing campaign
Many agents are scrambling to finish 2025 strong, but this simple educational campaign takes little time to prepare and yields year-long referrals, writes broker America Foy
by America Foy Dec 22
This team will do 500+ deals in 2025. Take a look at their playbook
Tom Toole leads a 50-agent team in Philadelphia. On this episode, he breaks down his 3 lead pillar system, how he increased sphere deals by 42% in one year and the tech stack running it all
Google for real estate
In this week's Download: How will you shift your marketing if Google becomes the next dominant player in the online listings landscape?
by Christy Murdock Dec 22
Prompts, portals and policy 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 19