SMART goals and STUPID goals
Forget everything you think you know about goal-setting. Coach Verl Workman helps you lean into the power of STUPID goals to fuel your real estate business in 2026
by Verl Workman Nov 18
NAR by the numbers: Dues flat, members ‘sticky,’ cost cuts ahead
NAR didn’t change member dues for next year, though it is using most of an advertising assessment to pay for operating expenses as a $72M settlement payment looms
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18
setting boundaries with clients
How can you make yourself available while still setting boundaries with clients that are healthy? Josh Ries offers tips to implement now
by Josh Ries Nov 18
moms in real estate
Working women often pay a motherhood penalty in their careers, writes CEO and contributor Dezireh Eyn, but with a shift in perspective, women can win instead
by Dezireh Eyn Nov 18
California Association of Realtors new leadership
In 2026, Tamara Suminski will serve as the president of CAR, which is among the largest state Realtor associations in the country. Mark Peterson and Nikki Coppa are also taking on new roles
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18
Kevin Brown shares his plans as NAR's new president (EXCLUSIVE)
Brown, a longtime leader within the organization, will serve a one-year term as president at a time when NAR is trying to prove its value to 1.49M members
by Taylor Anderson Nov 18
real estate podcasting
Your voice is your brand, CEO Stacey Ross Cohen writes. Let it be heard when you make real estate podcasting part of a compelling content marketing strategy
by Stacey Ross Cohen Nov 18
Realtors reject proposal to require disclosure of more referral fees
The proposal would have amended the Realtor Code of Ethics to expand what sources of revenue must be disclosed to clients. It passed one vote — but was rejected in a final round
by Taylor Anderson Nov 17
NAR no longer requires membership for MLS
NAR said access to the MLS will be a 'matter of local discretion.' The change is part of NAR's ongoing effort to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them
by Taylor Anderson Nov 17
Inside Nykia Wright’s master plan to fix NAR and rebuild trust
National Association of Realtors CEO Nykia Wright provides a candid look at the organizational turnaround she's led since becoming full-time CEO, including her newly approved strategic plan
Will Anywhere merger launch M&A arms race? It's not yet clear: Intel
Competitor brokerages have been largely silent in recent weeks on plans to join forces in response to the Compass-Anywhere deal. But some do sense opportunities arising from the deal. And one big real estate player didn't hold his tongue
by Daniel Houston Nov 17
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
NAR’s new plan for the future revolves around building trust through transparency, modernizing tools and data, and strengthening ethical standards
by Taylor Anderson Nov 16
direct-mail marketing campaigns
Jimmy Mackin and Jimmy Burgess share simple tips for direct mail marketing campaigns: Send a letter, start a conversation, win the listing
by Jimmy Burgess Nov 16
NAR economist predicts post-shutdown real estate 'boom'
NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said Friday there could be a brief bump in home sales after the government shutdown. Here are the other market forces he's watching
by Taylor Anderson Nov 14
FICO scores, magic phrases, earnings digs: Inman 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 Nov 14
zillow private listing ban
Zillow acknowledged last week that it wasn’t enforcing its private listings rule in Chicagoland, opening the question of where else the standards might not be in effect
by Taylor Anderson Nov 14