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The 2026 Inman Power Players award celebrates industry leaders whose influence is shaping the future of real estate
Most agents put their energy into finding the next client, Lori Muller writes, but the most successful agents focus on honoring the relationships they already have
Opinion
Diversity isn't a flaw in the American experiment, Darryl Davis writes. It's the founding blueprint, and real estate professionals have a role to play as doorkeepers of the American dream
As Troy Palmquist prepares to attend ICNY next week, he shares the can’t-miss speakers, sessions and extra events he’s most excited about
Quiet beginnings can produce loud destinies, Kuba Jewgieniew, founder and CEO of Realty ONE Group, writes in this story of his professional journey
Tech expert Rajeev Sajja dives into what AI is (and isn’t) doing for real estate agents today, breaks down the 3 stages of AI and shares how you can climb up that ladder starting today
The secret to scaling isn't more software. It’s a return to the physics of business
Opinion
Contributor and broker Holly Brink says that alternative MLSs and associations across the country are offering agents the long-overdue flexibility they need
Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals
The National Association of Realtors partner's services include website creation, customer relationship management and AI-powered search engine optimization
Marc Andreessen, Charlie Rose, Arianna Huffington, Larry Page, Rich Barton, Rupert Murdoch and many others have all made headlines from the Inman Connect stage over the decades
Troy Palmquist and compliance expert Summer Goralik point out red flags to watch for
Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry
The real impact of your work rarely shows up at the closing table, Bernice Ross writes. It echoes throughout the years as your clients live their lives and make the memories that matter to them
The Hogan Group’s Mike Hogan and Alicia Pittman share how they’ve built a top-performing, 80-agent team in Virginia that still feels personal thanks to micro teams, mentorship and leadership