Finding Financial Freedom: Owning your money story is everything
Melanie Klein profiles Compass' Cindy Scholz and her wealth-building journey for those who are just starting out and those who are seeking financial independence
by Melanie Klein Jul 10
What you focus on flourishes: Intentional growth for life
Your energy goes where your attention flows, so what are you feeding? Debra Trappen wraps up her Lead with Fire series with inspiration for the journey ahead
by Debra Trappen Jul 10
7 steps to reset and rebuild when your team loses a rainmaker
If you've designed a business that relies on just one person (even if it's you), Chris Pollinger writes, you need to know what to do if that person is no longer producing at the same level
by Chris Pollinger Jul 10
'It could have been us': Houston Realtor shares flood survival story
Rise Realty Group leader Ricky Gonzalez shares how he and 12 friends survived the Texas Hill Country flash flood, thanks to quick thinking and the bravery of a nearby Kerrville family
by Marian McPherson Jul 9
Dwiggins on Compass, Zillow and real estate 'Armageddon'
Co-CEO of franchisor NextHome, James Dwiggins, talks about the future of the industry and the debate over NAR's Clear Cooperation Policy ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect San Diego
Compass acquires Colorado-based indie PorchLight Real Estate Group
The firm was founded in 2005 and closed $922.3M in sales volume in 2024, according to RealTrends. About 180 agents will be making the move to Compass
SERHANT. expands operations into the Washington DC metro area
This marks the luxury firm's 2nd new market of 2025. It launches with more than 30 agents, led by Principal Broker Maryanne Moyers and founding agents MJ Frazier, Lizzy Conroy, Antonio Nguyen
Are sellers coming off the sidelines? 'It depends': Pulse
As national numbers suggest an end to the lock-in effect, we asked: How is it playing out in the neighborhoods you serve?
by Inman Jul 9
'Small acts of kindness' abound in Texas Hill Country flood aftermath
A flash flood devastated Texas's Hill Country over the 4th of July weekend, killing more than 100 residents. Real estate professionals have stepped in to help
by Marian McPherson Jul 9
Portal wars field a new fighter — backed by the country's largest news publisher
Mysterious newcomer plans to generate buyer and seller leads quickly after teaming up with Gannett Company to display listings across its news sites
by Taylor Anderson Jul 8
A woman running to illustrate speed-to-qualify.
You have to earn the right to ask the hard questions, broker Josh Ries writes. Learn how to build rapport and relationship so that you can dig deeper
by Josh Ries Jul 8
EXp CEO: You can’t champion consumers and gatekeep listings
Opinion
In an Inman Exclusive, Leo Pareja, CEO of eXp Realty, writes that exposure sells homes, while shielding listings hurts sellers, limits buyers and undermines trust
by Leo Pareja Jul 7
Supercharge your summer marketing: The Download
After a topsy-turvy spring, some markets are seeing more inventory this summer. Here's how to lead gen for buyers and listings to take advantage of the opportunity
by Christy Murdock Jul 7
Agents lower hopes after summer's tepid start: Client Pipeline Tracker
Intel observed a notable rise in late June in the share of agents who said their buyer client pools were "substantially" slimmer than at the same point last year
by Daniel Houston Jul 7
Easy-peasy tech automations (with no learning curve required)
Text replacements and keyboard shortcuts are the OGs of automation, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. They’ve saved her business hundreds of hours and thousands of decisions
by Amy Stockberger Jul 7
Your city just got ranked. Now put it to work for your business
Buyers are paying attention to ‘best-of’ rankings. Are you? Troy Palmquist teaches you to add this leverage to supercharge your real estate business
by Troy Palmquist Jul 7