Americans pull back in some foreign markets as dollar wobbles
Climate change, authenticity, cryptocurrency and more are also all on the minds of jet-setting international buyers, according to a new report from The Agency
buy real estate leads
Don't ignore the potential of paid leads, Josh Ries writes, especially if you're spending your time and energy generating leads on your own
by Josh Ries Dec 3
What do you do when the house next to your listing literally blows up? (EXCLUSIVE)
EXp Realty agent Jeff Rubenstein hadn’t even been over to his new pre-foreclosure listing when he got the news that the neighboring house had exploded and burned to the ground
by Taylor Anderson Dec 3
Andrew Wild
Lofty’s Andrew Wild joined Zillow as employee No. 60 — when he left, it had grown past 6,000. After stops at Tom Ferry and Final Offer, today, he’s sharing predictions for where the industry is headed
buyer's agent commission
Opinion
The Consumer Policy Center still thinks commissions are too high. Cara Ameer writes that buyers and their agents should be allowed to determine the value of competent representation
by Cara Ameer Dec 3
brokerage leadership team
The right brokerage leadership team will make or break next year, Julia Lashay Israel writes. Get the right partners in place early, and your goals become a launchpad
Redfin on 2026: Affordability improves, sales rise only slightly
Expect a slight increase in sales and the slowest home price growth since 2011, with buyers staying on the sidelines due to concerns about the economy, according to Redfin economists
by Taylor Anderson Dec 2
real estate dual licensing
Holding real estate licenses in more than one state or market is trending in response to how clients’ lives have evolved since the pandemic, but it’s not for everyone, Kevelyn Guzman writes
by Kevelyn Guzman Dec 2
real estate digital footprint
Troy Palmquist talks to luxury real estate pros about why owning your platform, understanding SEO and using AI wisely is the new baseline for elite agents
by Troy Palmquist Dec 2
Change strategy as the market shifts to win the listings long game
Here's how broker-owner Marjorie Adam coaches agents to shift from 'turn-and-burn' tactics to intentional nurturing, smarter messaging and pricing that reflects today’s market realities
by Marjorie Adam Dec 2
Listing leverage: How to win the game of securing sellers
Agents who wait for listings to fall in their lap are going to starve, Verl Workman writes. Agents who execute? They’ll own their markets
by Verl Workman Dec 2
Real CEO Tamir Poleg
In his last Inman Interview for 2025, Real CEO Tamir Poleg shares his thoughts on AI, sustainable growth and why Zillow and Compass should end their feud 'sooner than later'
by Marian McPherson Dec 2
EXp CEO Leo Pareja: We aren’t waiting for NAR on referrals
EXp rolled out updated referral disclosure forms on Monday. ‘Are we waiting for some 3rd-party body that we're members of to have our back? As we learned, I'd rather be safe than sorry’: Pareja
by Taylor Anderson Dec 1
Shutdown blip, or worrying trend? Agent pipelines thin in November
A significant worsening of present-day client pipelines in November took real estate agents by surprise. Intel examines how likely it is that the trend will hold up
by Daniel Houston Dec 1
Make 2026 your breakout year: Audit, refresh and reignite your real estate marketing
Find your winning formula for a bigger, brighter 2026. Stay authentic and audience-focused while showcasing your unique expertise, branding and marketing expert Stacey Ross Cohen writes
After failed NAR vote, brokerages beef up referral disclosures
After the National Association of Realtors failed to pass a broad referral disclosure requirement, some major real estate players are embracing transparency on their own
by Taylor Anderson Nov 26