The internet says agents are doomed (again). Here’s what’s actually happening
Social media says real estate agents are finished. The reality is more nuanced
by Nick Pipitone Mar 10
new real estate agent
Here's a non-nonsense roadmap for new agents building their real estate careers
by Lori Muller Mar 5
The real story of the MLS, and why fragmentation will hurt us all
Leigh Brown on MLS fragmentation, cooperation and why real estate history matters now
ai for real estate agents
Competence and transparency are being rewarded in today's real estate market, and the agents who exhibit those traits will flourish in the face of AI, CEO Blake O'Shaughnessy writes
new agent time-wasters
Ashlee Jankovich writes that new real estate agents must learn to protect their time and focus on the activities that matter most to keep their business on track
by Ashlee Jankovich Feb 27
high-performing agent differentiators
Most agents use the same tools, chase the same clients and wonder why they plateau, coach Darryl Davis writes. Here's what the top performers do differently
by Darryl Davis Feb 25
How this broker went from homeless to 100 deals a year
Colorado-based broker, Shawn Carroll shares how he built a 100-deal-a-year business in a town of 20,000 people without cold calling, buying internet leads or chasing trends
buyer beware for real estate
Unlike a car salesman or a furniture retailer, Darryl Davis writes, agents operate under a license issued by the state. That license comes with fiduciary duties
by Darryl Davis Feb 25
NAR Code of Ethics
You passed the licensing exam. But the Code of Ethics that governs this profession doesn’t end with a test score — it's where your career begins, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Feb 24
real estate rollercoaster
Commit to these lead generation, nurture and conversion frameworks for the next 90 days
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 22
real estate law and regulations
The agents who thrive in 2026 won’t be the ones who close the most transactions, coach Darryl Davis writes. They’ll be the ones who close them without legal exposure
by Darryl Davis Feb 19
open house
Grow your database and grow your real estate business with Jen Berbas' systematic plan for goal-setting, open house hosting and buyer follow-up
by Jen Berbas Feb 19
Testing Reffkin's big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today
Opinion
Each month, agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Feb 19
allocating commissions for financial planning
Implementing a simple allocation system can transform financial stress into financial confidence
by Amanda Neely Feb 17
AI tools for productivity
The real estate agents who are winning with technology right now are using it to remove friction and create efficiency, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Feb 15
These inventory-strapped housing markets just can’t catch a break
It's not just the biggest inventory gainers that have seen their stream of for-sale homes slow. Some of America's most listing-starved metros are once again losing ground. Dive deeper with Inman Market View's interactive maps and charts
by Daniel Houston Feb 12