Brokerages draw private-listing dividing lines — and backdoor plans
Executives at some of the nation’s largest brokerage networks painted a clearer picture of how they're bracing for changes to how the industry approaches commissions, private listings and AI
by Daniel Houston Aug 11
10 ways to help real estate clients overcome commitment issues
Buying or selling a property is a big decision, coach Darryl Davis writes, and giving clients the time and space they need to make their decision is important
by Darryl Davis Aug 11
Could your lender co-marketing violate RESPA? The Download
Learn more about a North Carolina 'pay-for-play' scheme, and get new ideas for optimizing your marketing while providing clients with the finance-related guidance they need
by Christy Murdock Aug 11
7 ways to know your business is thriving (even if the market isn’t)
The market doesn’t have to determine the trajectory of your real estate business
by Jimmy Burgess Aug 10
History proves it: Low interest rates are not a cure-all for real estate ills
Opinion
There are no easy solutions to the sluggish real estate market, team leader Carl Medford writes, and he does not believe slashing interest rates will have the desired effect
by Carl Medford Aug 8
Steering suit, pig’s head, YouTube rules: 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 Aug 8
How a seasoned real estate broker leaned into TikTok — and scored a client a week
‘Others are all doing the same thing, so I’m doing something different,' said Babs De Lay, a top Utah broker who recently grew a large following on social media
by Taylor Anderson Aug 8
Residential roots, commercial reach: How this broker created scale with a strategic merger
Find out how Jill Butler's RedKey Realty Leaders scaled smarter by bringing on a boutique commercial brokerage and integrating their agents and their services
by Jill Butler Aug 7
Judge denies NWMLS request to stay discovery, moving the needle forward for Compass
An order signed by US District Judge Jamal N. Whitehead on Wednesday denied NWMLS's request to stay discovery while the court considers its motion to dismiss the case
Broker Spotlight: Bobby Murphy, The Agency Boston
Find out how this managing partner and his team got their start and where they see their market moving next
by Christy Murdock Aug 7
A picture of a woman agent standing in front of a listing to represent tech tools to elevate your listing presentation.
Want to land the listing? Marketing expert Alyssa Stalker offers tech tools designed to help you make a big impression on potential clients
by Alyssa Stalker Aug 6
real estate agent commissions rose
The real estate industry has a math problem with rising customer acquisition costs and declining client loyalty. Broker-owner Amy Stockberger looks at ways to reverse the trend
by Amy Stockberger Aug 5
Confidence comes after: How to grow before you feel 'ready'
Feel like you don't have the tools to create content or move forward and grow your business? Broker Angela Yungk writes that the confidence you need comes from doing the thing you fear
by Angela Yungk Aug 5
The CEO playbook for agents: How to scale with compassion
Want to build a business you can feel good about? Phillip Cantrell, CEO of Benchmark Realty, offers 4 cornerstones to form your foundation from his book 'Failing My Way to Success'
by Phillip Cantrell Aug 5
Douglas Elliman CEO: We don't 'push, incentivize, or default to private listings'
Elliman's revenue was down YOY from Q2, but the firm's performance improved between H1 2024 and H1 2025. CEO Michael Liebowitz also reasserted the firm's position on private listings
How to 10X every real estate conference you attend using AI
You don’t need more ideas. You need a system that makes your ideas work for you. Amy Stockberger offers a framework and prompts for following up on conferences with the help of AI
by Amy Stockberger Aug 4