Ridley founder says platforms, not agents, will eventually be at the center of the transaction
The self-sale company just secured new funding from backers including Fifth Wall. CEO Mike Chambers says his company wants 'to support agents' who are 'unapologetically consumer first'
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 3
AI efficiency
Troy Palmquist writes that the agents who win next year won’t be the ones working hardest; they’ll be the ones working smartest with game-changing AI tools
by Troy Palmquist Dec 2
AI for contracts and disclosures
While AI is no replacement for your expertise, seasoned agent and long-time coach America Foy says you can use it to simplify and explain critical information to clients
by America Foy Dec 2
In crowded virtual staging category, Collov AI offers ease, affordability: Tech Review
Collov AI is an AI-powered home design platform that specializes in fast, easy virtual property staging
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 24
How this team leader built a 90% repeat and referral business
Amy Stockberger unpacks how her No. 1 South Dakota team built a 90% repeat, referral business
AI slop is flooding social feeds and reshaping real estate marketing
The rise of synthetic media forces agents to rethink content strategy, client trust and digital discovery to create a more reliable online environment for clients
by Jessi Healey Nov 22
DR Horton gets into AI mortgage tech with Tidalwave stake
In addition to participating in a $22M Series A raise, DR Horton will be a Tidalwave customer, deploying its platform across subsidiary DHI Mortgage in a 'landmark mortgage tech deal'
by Matt Carter Nov 21
Dispatches from NAR NXT as real estate grapples with AI
NAR NXT is known for its focus on governance and the larger issues that shape how agents work, but it also reminds us that there are a lot of sharp, creative people leading the industry
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 21
Damian Eales on 'imminent' Realtor.com app for ChatGPT [EXCLUSIVE]
In Part 2 of an exclusive interview with Inman, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales explains why his company has invested in becoming a news outlet and how a launch on AI is ‘imminent’
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
Inman unveils winners of the 2025 Best of Proptech Awards
Inman celebrates the most comprehensive recognition of property technology innovation to date, honoring leaders across 10 categories transforming the residential real estate landscape
by Inman Nov 20
Brokers are losing to ChatGPT. Here are 10 new AI rules of the road
The customer journey is beginning to shift as AI develops, new Inman contributor Roland Kampmeyer writes, even if we cannot yet fully assess the direction or speed of the changes
by Roland Kampmeyer Nov 19
Paraspot AI sees the future of property inspection: Tech Review
The app offers a fast, lightweight method for mobile video capture and automatic identification of interior conditions
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 17
41 years, 8 lessons, 1 truth about real estate that never changes
If you want to build a life and career worth smiling about, coach Darryl Davis writes, don’t just chase the newest app or lead system. Go back to the fundamentals
by Darryl Davis Nov 17
AI changes that impact real estate
Technology like AI is helping lenders do a better job of providing useful guidance and advice to borrowers, boosting customer satisfaction and repeat business, J.D. Power survey finds
by Matt Carter Nov 12