There is no 'I' in 'team': 5 reasons to stay a solo real estate agent
While real estate teams are all the rage right now, they're not right for everyone. Claudia Stallings helps you determine whether or not your team-building plans make sense
by Claudia Stallings Jan 22
Inman unveils class of 2025 Power Players, New York Power Brokers and MLS Reinvented award winners
The 2025 Power Players award celebrates 143 leaders whose power and influence are shaping real estate's future. This marks the start of a year dedicated to honoring the best of our community
by Inman Jan 21
Eliminating 'Days on Market' will hurt clients — and your commission
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With some calling for the removal of 'Days on Market' data on listings, broker Cara Ameer warns that consumers need context, insight and advice — and concealing the information is a disservice
by Cara Ameer Jan 21
25 ways to thrive during real estate conference season
Let frequent conference attendee, speaker and organizer Nikki Beauchamp share key strategies that help her not just survive but thrive during this busy period
by Nikki Beauchamp Jan 21
Honor Martin Luther King Jr. by promoting housing justice
This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Julia Lashay Israel encourages real estate pros to honor Dr. King’s legacy not just with words but with action — by promoting fair housing and homeownership
'Should I stay or should I go?' 5 questions agents should ask
This is the time of year to find out what you need from a broker and whether your current broker can provide it, ERA Real Estate President Alex Vidal writes
by Alex Vidal Jan 18
Vacant 2nd homes could be a lifeline to Los Angeles evacuees
Agents have drawn on all their resources to play 'matchmaker' to place people who don't need to use 2nd homes with those who need housing. Results are mixed, but it's working for some
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 17
Helpful resources and a call to action for California wildfire victims
Real estate professionals aren't just in the business of helping people buy and sell houses; they are the guardians of the very idea of home, coach Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Jan 17
SCOTUS, ChatGPT, no-BS: Inman's Top 5 stories of the week
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 17
real estate economist
Windermere’s Principal Economist Jeff Tucker looks at mortgage rates and the factors that have pushed them up more than a point since September
by Jeff Tucker Jan 17
Verify by CallAction reduces risk as TCPA tightens: Tech Review
On Jan. 27, new rules for consumer contact kick in. Failure to comply can mean fines, lawsuits. Just ask Keller Williams
by Craig C. Rowe Jan 17
What you need to know about upcoming cold call rule changes
For real estate agents, changes to the Telephone Consumer Protection Act will mean being extra careful with how you gather leads, contact potential clients and manage consent
by Darryl Davis Jan 17
Mark Doherty joins Sarkis Team at Douglas Elliman as vice president
Doherty is a Massachusetts native with more than 25 years of industry experience. He said a meeting with team cofounders Manny and George Sarkis 'reinvigorated' his love for real estate
by Lillian Dickerson Jan 16
LISTEN: Real estate leaders pen song to help LA wildfire families 
Marc Davison, John Heithaus and David Charron — leaders in LA and elsewhere in real estate — wrote and produced 'Santa Ana Fury' in a bid to solicit donations for the Realtors Relief Foundation
by Brad Inman Jan 16
Avoid these 5 cringey real estate social media turnoffs
Want to add value and connect with potential clients through your social media platforms? Rachael Hite offers must-dos and never-dos to help you build know, like and trust authority
by Rachael Hite Jan 16
How to be more intentional, aligned in your relationship-building
In the fast-paced, competitive world of real estate entrepreneurship, coach Melanie Klein writes, the relationships you nurture are just as critical as the systems you implement
by Melanie Klein Jan 16