An image of a hand holding a phone with apps in the ether behind it to represent a viral real estate post.
Viral posts can generate attention, but the right ones also educate, connect and convert. Alyssa Stalker breaks down what makes content spread and still drives clients
by Alyssa Stalker Oct 4
Lingering questions, NAR opinion, new lawsuit: 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 Oct 3
An image of a robot looking at a huge wall made up of smaller screens to signify the death of traditional seo.
SEO is changing rapidly, and most agents are not prepared, Jeff Bernheisel writes. Get your SEO strategy out of the early 2000s and into 2025 with this agent’s pivot to purchase strategy
by Jeff Bernheisel Oct 2
Forget private marketplaces. Colorado brokers launch full-transparency offensive
Inman has learned that RE/MAX Alliance, RE/MAX Professionals, RE/MAX of Cherry Creek and West + Main Homes are partnering with listing and offer negotiation marketplace Final Offer
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 2
7 AI tips for real estate agents from a tech insider
In this episode of Corr Values, Amy Corr sits down with Lantern CEO Jim Olson to find out how real estate agents can harness the power of artificial intelligence
by Amy Corr Oct 2
A real estate agent on the phone in her office following up after a client meeting to represent Why Most Real Estate Agents Lose The Deal.
You make a great first impression, but do you ever reach back out? Coldwell Banker Warburg's Kevelyn Guzman writes that the art of the follow-up is where trust, loyalty and contracts are won
by Kevelyn Guzman Oct 1
gavel and American flag with money
Opinion
If you're dependent on Zillow for lead gen, it's time to build resilient funnels, own your data, and beef up your referral and content engines, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Oct 1
bro culture
Is your ego killing your pipeline? Calling yourself an expert means more than making superfluous statements, Birgit Biehl writes. It means actually knowing your craft
by Birgit Biehl Sep 30
A row of keys
Derek Carlson shares tips for building a strong personal brand that will keep you personally at the top of your clients’ minds, even if your brokerage merges or gets acquired
by Derek Carlson Sep 30
Here’s our most read advice from Back to Basics Month 2025
As Back to Basics Month comes to a close, Inman’s Service Editor Dani Vanderboegh rounds up the top 10 most-read advice articles — written by contributors, chosen by readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Sep 29
Collage showing TikTok logo, Disney castle, medicine pills with warning symbol, cartoon banana, deal signs and Halloween bunting on a background of like/dislike icons and colorful bar graphs — representing a mix of brand controversies, platform control, seasonal marketing and viral trends.
Behind the headline-dominating controversies this week are powerful lessons in messaging, trust and public perception that agents can’t afford to miss, digital marketer Jessi Healey writes
by Jessi Healey Sep 27
A picture of contributor Jimmy Burgess in front of a board of marketing to symbolize effective real estate marketing campaigns.
According to Jimmy Burgess, great marketing isn't about doing more. It's about doing the right things consistently and intentionally
by Jimmy Burgess Sep 26
Job loss in real estate: A man carries a box of his belongings after being fired, symbolizing the risks agents face when personal opinions on social media.
Opinion
Trainer Rachael Hite says real estate agents must focus their digital presence on real estate, rather than their personal opinions
by Rachael Hite Sep 25
A woman standing in front of a wall of tv screens to illustrate how to multiply your output when you learn how to repurpose real estate content with AI.
Instead of trying to do everything yourself, Josh Ries writes, leverage the power of AI to help you repurpose and rethink your content marketing
by Josh Ries Sep 23
brand building
Without a brand, you will spend your career chasing deals. Alyssa Stalker explains why recognition and presence are the difference between hustling harder and selling more
by Alyssa Stalker Sep 22
A green couch in front of a green wall in a beautifully staged room to illustrate how to overcome seller home staging objections.
Bernice Ross shares strategies for showing sellers that real estate staging can add value and save time between listing and going under contract
by Bernice Ross Sep 22