real estate agent burnout
Making decisions about how to protect your time and your energy is the first step toward creating a more satisfying and meaningful career, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Jan 21
The MLS is under attack. Realtor.com’s CEO explains why
On this episode, Damian Eales gives his unfiltered take on the future of the MLS, the dangers of private listings, and why the industry needs to stop the infighting and start serving the consumer
real estate positioning
Positioning is the specific promise you make to clients and the specific pain point you solve, Josh Ries writes. Effective positioning is essential for great follow-up, connection and marketing
by Josh Ries Jan 21
real estate team leadership
Teams are not one size fits all, new contributor Ashlee Jankovich writes. Agent success is directly related to their role alignment rather than team model
by Ashlee Jankovich Jan 20
An image of hands on a laptop keyboard with a digital overlay to represent AI for brokerage operations.
AI isn't about replacing people, Kate Hulbert writes. It's about reducing friction, improving consistency and allowing your team to spend time on high-value work
by Kate Hulbert Jan 20
real estate farming
Coach Darryl Davis writes that an effective farming plan for listing lead gen is essential for shortening the road from 'Who are you?' to 'How can you help me?'
by Darryl Davis Jan 20
The anti-recruiting strategy behind this 175-agent, $545M team
Colby Culbertson left a cushy Zillow gig, jumped back into production and built one of Northern California’s top real estate teams — scaling from 6 to 175 agents in just 5 years
private listings
Transparency and fairness are essential in the face of increasing industry consolidation and the growth of private listing networks, indie CEO Dezireh Eyn writes
by Dezireh Eyn Jan 20
real estate buyer's agent
If your buyer clients keep stalling, ghosting or drifting, don't reach for better scripts, lead-gen expert Josh Ries writes. Reach for a better process
by Josh Ries Jan 20
social media and personal connection
At its core, real estate hasn’t changed much at all, writes broker-owner Emily Askin. It’s still about showing up for people, building trust and staying connected long after the closing table
by Emily Askin Jan 20
Washington statehouse
The debate around public vs. private listings is moving from dueling op-eds to the Washington statehouse with a new bill seeking to limit the practice
by Christy Murdock Jan 19
Honoring Dr. King’s legacy through the work of homeownership
Opinion
When we lead with integrity and purpose, homeownership becomes more than a transaction, Julia Lashay Israel writes. It becomes a pathway to stability, dignity and possibility
Martin Luther King Jr.
Contributor Dr. Lee Davenport writes that real estate agents have a responsibility to answer Dr. King's 1967 rhetorical question, "Where do we go from here?" with action, not complacency
by Lee Davenport Jan 19
Jimmy Burgess
To build momentum in 2026, you will need to generate and convert more leads
by Jimmy Burgess Jan 18
What Liquid Death and E.L.F. can teach agents about standing out
How culture-first branding cuts through algorithmic sameness and content fatigue
by Jessi Healey Jan 17
Compass-Anywhere, private listings, lingering questions: 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 Jan 16