26 how-tos to future-proof your business in 2026
To help make sure that you start 2026 on the right foot, Dani Vanderboegh, who runs Inman's contributor program, has pulled together 26 how-tos worth reading again and again
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 2
new year's goal setting
Blend vision boards with business plans to develop the accountability system you really need as you move into the new year, Lori Muller writes
by Lori Muller Dec 31
An image that says Top 10 to represent the top 10 how-tos of 2025.
Looking back at 2025, these are the how-tos that shaped the year. Revisit the strategies that worked — and make sure you’re not playing catch-up in the new year
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 30
Take a look back at the top 5 real estate news stories of 2025
Compass, Zillow and the National Association of Realtors all dominated headlines in 2025 thanks to big M&A deals, battles over private listings and more
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 29
ultimate real estate agent business plan
Your 2026 roadmap is ready, so it's time to implement it and grow your real estate business in the new year, Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Dec 29
What Google searches, Wrapped recaps and backlash trends revealed about trust, value and what actually works, real estate content marketing
What Google searches, Wrapped recaps and backlash trends revealed about trust, value and what actually works
by Jessi Healey Dec 27
what agents want for Christmas
Opinion
From lumps of coal to listing wars, Carl Medford lists the things everyone in the real estate world is looking for on Christmas morning
by Carl Medford Dec 24
end of year closing
If you’re racing the calendar to get to the closing table before year-end, take a tip from these agents who are still working right up through New Year’s Eve
by Christy Murdock Dec 23
real estate recruiting mistake
One-size-fits-all recruiting pitches are costing brokerages top talent, writes recruiting expert Brett Jennings. Here’s how an assessment-driven, customized approach changes everything
by Brett Jennings Dec 23
An angry man and a woman shouting through a megaphone to symbolize how selective outrage impacts lead generation in real estate.
Opinion
Whether we like it or not, people don’t just want a service anymore, Josh Ries writes. They want alignment. They want to know what you stand for and what you're against
by Josh Ries Dec 22
Yet another report says the real estate market is sputtering
Redfin reported that both buyers and sellers are in retreat, active and new listings fell in November, and, ultimately, 2025 will be comparable to the slowest year for real estate in decades
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 22
Bonneau Ansley
By changing and setting new goals, building an excellent team and crafting new skillsets, Bonneau Ansley continues to grow his business consistently
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 22
offering plans for condos and co-ops
Real estate attorney and new contributor Brett Stack says these 6 red flags should cause co-op and condo agents to hit the brakes for further review on transactions in the Big Apple
by Brett Stack Dec 18
Instagram Stories update
Instagram has announced shareable Stories, a new opportunity for agents to expand local reach, spark conversations and stay visible without posting more content, Alyssa Stalker writes
by Alyssa Stalker Dec 17
phone lead-gen strategy
Broker and attorney Greg Hague says agents can tap into motivated buyers already in motion before they spend a dollar on marketing
by Greg Hague Dec 16
brokerage compensation
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay
by Christy Murdock Dec 15