I spent a decade building a real estate media company. Now I'm building its replacement
Opinion
The model Ori Harel spent 10 years building is going away. Now he's building a next-generation, AI-driven content creation platform. Here's why you should pivot in your business, too
by Ori Harel Feb 9
Bess Freedman at Inman Connect New York in 2026
Opinion
Brown Harris Stevens CEO Bess Freedman looks at Zillow's early win in its fight with Compass and its implications for the future of PLNs
by Bess Freedman Feb 9
Stop chasing leads: How ‘boring’ built this $750M brokerage
On this episode, broker Eric Bramlett dives deep into the systems, philosophy and people that power his high-retention (90%), high-referral brokerage of 148 agents
What’s in, what’s out: 5 marketing shifts you can’t ignore
Every market shift creates opportunity, but only for those willing to adjust, Jimmy Burgess writes. The agents who grow fastest are the ones doing what works now
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 8
Rocket, Redfin, Uber Eats and the algorithm-driven Super Bowl shift
As ad slots hit record prices, brands from real estate to delivery are using the Big Game to prime digital algorithms, build sustained relevance and turn visibility into credibility for the long haul
by Jessi Healey Feb 6
social media content for sphere of influence
If you want social media to produce real business, Josh Ries writes, stop treating it like a lead vending machine. Make content for your sphere — that's where the easiest conversions live
by Josh Ries Feb 5
James Harris at Inman Connect New York 2026
At Inman Connect New York, tech leaders and agents warn that agents must evolve with consumer behavior — or risk irrelevance
by Nick Pipitone Feb 5
CMOs advise: Don't let artificial intelligence 'replace' your voice
Industry Chief Marketing Officers David Marine, Wendy Forsythe and Sandra Howard share how to thoughtfully and authentically use technology
by Marian McPherson Feb 5
choosing a digital platform
Shifting to a new platform isn’t about where you show up, Audie Chamberlain writes. It's about whether your presence actually helps someone make real estate decisions
Zillow and lead conversion
Stop trying to close leads on the first click to your real estate agent website, Josh Ries writes. Start trying to earn the next step instead
by Josh Ries Feb 3
From TikTok to Meta to local businesses, accountability pressure builds
As Meta monetizes Threads and TikTok wobbles under new ownership, a notable lawsuit asks whether engagement-driven design has gone too far, Jessi Healey writes
by Jessi Healey Feb 2
smart fixes for stagnant listings
When you approach a lingering listing with a structured revival plan, Jimmy Burgess writes, sellers feel supported, buyers re-engage and momentum returns
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 1
Threads for lead generation
A new quirk in the Threads algorithm showed Josh Ries that if you give leads too much information too early, you overwhelm them and lose them
by Josh Ries Jan 30
videos every real estate agent should make
The key to effective video marketing is to build a library of keystone content that creates exposure, demonstrates expertise, educates prospects and builds trust, Derek Carlson writes
by Derek Carlson Jan 29
pop-bys for repeat and referral business
Most agents put their energy into finding the next client, Lori Muller writes, but the most successful agents focus on honoring the relationships they already have
by Lori Muller Jan 29
Zillow brand campaign
Zillow announced on Thursday the launch of a new platform, campaign and tagline called 'Someday Starts Today,' which is 'designed to support people at every stage of the home journey'
by Christy Murdock Jan 29