On this episode, Damian Eales gives his unfiltered take on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer
Russ Cofano and Amit Kulkarni of Alloy Advisors are among a group that has created the 'Playbook for MLS Access in the Post NAR Policy Era'
AI isn't about replacing people, Kate Hulbert writes. It's about reducing friction, improving consistency and allowing your team to spend time on high-value work
Real estate agents have strong opinions on each of the major players in the so-called 'portal wars' between Zillow and its competitors. Intel asked who agents want at the center of the home search
As it geared up to fight for rules that were favorable to its private listings strategy, Compass set out to understand where hundreds of MLSs stood — and to create a 1-to-5 ranking system
Transparency and fairness are essential in the face of increasing industry consolidation and the growth of private listing networks, indie CEO Dezireh Eyn writes
The debate around public vs. private listings is moving from dueling op-eds to the Washington statehouse with a new bill seeking to limit the practice
Opinion
When we lead with integrity and purpose, homeownership becomes more than a transaction, Julia Lashay Israel writes. It becomes a pathway to stability, dignity and possibility
Contributor Dr. Lee Davenport writes that real estate agents have a responsibility to answer Dr. King's 1967 rhetorical question, "Where do we go from here?" with action, not complacency
To build momentum in 2026, you will need to generate and convert more leads
Younger generations inheriting trillions in real estate are poised to reshape the market, prioritize lifestyle, financial stability, according to Coldwell Banker Global Luxury's 2026 Trend Report
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
Opinion
Real estate coach and contributor Darryl Davis says it’s time for agents to forget the noise and step up their integrity to define their career in the new year
Contributor Nikki Beauchamp writes that the way agents lead through market ups and downs sets the tone for meaningful professional relationships
In this exclusive series on Inman, Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at the numbers that matter most, including an MBS plan from the White House and recent jobs numbers
Toronto real estate dynamo Vivian Risi and her 2 children, Michelle and Justin, have moved their brokerages to REMAX after years with Royal LePage. The Risis' teams closed $3B in 2025 alone