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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
An image of the Compass CEO Robert Reffkin and the Anywhere CEO Ryan Schneider in front of a wall of question marks to symbolize this Compass-Anywhere merger FAQ.
What does the Compass-Anywhere deal mean for private listings? For NAR? For agents in the trenches? We've got the answers
by Christy Murdock Oct 1
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By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares 5 strategies agents can use to win in Q4
by Amy Corr 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
Success is how I promote change within the Hispanic community
Opinion
As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, Edwin Acevedo, CEO of Century 21 LOTUS in Los Angeles and next year's NAHREP national president, offers his take on success as the best form of protest
by Edwin Acevedo Sep 29
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
cityscape
In case you were head down in the Compass merger news last week, we've put together a roundup of the market stats and how-tos you may have missed
by Christy Murdock Sep 29
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When you have a buyer-focused transaction management system, you don’t skip the steps that matter most, Cassie Walker Johnson writes as she wraps up her 8-step plan
Here's the essential reading on the Compass-Anywhere deal
Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details to what it means for the future of real estate. And be sure to check back often for updates
by Christy Murdock Sep 26
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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
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The designer showed us that greatness isn’t loud, rushed or accidental, Darryl Davis writes. It’s carefully crafted, relentlessly consistent and fueled by deep love of the work
by Darryl Davis Sep 25
In an uncertain market, Inman Connect New York offers solutions
Real estate is changing fast, and so must you. Inman Connect New York is where you turn uncertainty into strategy — with real talk, real tools, and the connections that matter
by Inman Sep 25
Images of Charlie Kirk memorials to symbolize how Charlie Kirk's assassination could impact the real estate market.
Opinion
Kirk’s assassination may reshape real estate sentiment and buyer behavior. Jeremy Brazoban explores 5 takeaways on how tragedy can ripple through housing markets and client psychology
by Jeremy Brazoban Sep 24
A picture of safety tape and a hard hat to show safety risks for real estate agents.
For real estate agents, it's essential to be prepared to protect and defend yourself and your client’s property and data, Erica Ramus writes
by Erica Ramus Sep 24
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During a time of significant disruption, new agents have continued to enter the industry with optimism. Turns out, many of them have good reason — they're crushing it
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 24
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Compliance expert Summer Goralik put AI to the test on California real estate law. Here’s what it got right, wrong and dangerously incomplete
by Summer Goralik Sep 23