Stacking the board: Real estate's biggest new hires and moves
The Agency, Century 21, Cloze and other industry brands made moves this week, bringing on new staffers, recruiting new teams and more
by Marian McPherson Jan 23
Opportunity knocks: This week's industry hires and moves
The industry shuffle continues, with teams and brokers going independent or returning to their roots. Here are updates from HomeSmart, The Agency and others
by Marian McPherson Jan 9
The deal is done: Compass and Anywhere have officially merged
Less than 4 months after 2 of the biggest companies in real estate announced a planned merger, the firms closed the $1.6B deal on Friday, raising questions about an industry race to M&A
Design trends and tips to help your listing fly off the market in 2026
Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 30
elevate your marketing
Marketing expert Cara Tachibana walks your through her brokerage's marketing makeover and teaches you how a strategic brand approach drives growth and agent adoption
by Cara Tachibana Dec 24
Better Homes and Gardens: Homebuyers 'won’t settle for less'
Homebuyers are seeking earth-toned hues, indoor-outdoor spaces, large windows and lush landscaping in 2026, according to Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate's latest trends report
by Marian McPherson Dec 10
Change strategy as the market shifts to win the listings long game
Here's how broker-owner Marjorie Adam coaches agents to shift from 'turn-and-burn' tactics to intentional nurturing, smarter messaging and pricing that reflects today’s market realities
by Marjorie Adam Dec 2
Anywhere expects preservation of brand 'independence' after Compass merger
Anywhere Real Estate's Q3 earnings call was short and sweet — focusing on high-level performance indicators and reassuring Anywhere-affiliated agents of their future under Compass
by Marian McPherson Nov 4
Robert Reffkin at Compass retreat
Opinion
In an Inman Exclusive, Robert Reffkin answers frequently asked questions about the Compass acquisition of Anywhere and how it will impact agents
by Robert Reffkin Oct 28
Danielle McCain
Learn how Connecticut agent Danielle McCain merges mindset and emotional intelligence to infuse meaning into her real estate business
by Christy Murdock Oct 24
A picture of a man with his hand on his face who looks stressed in front of a firey background to represent listing agent burnout.
If we can build brokerages that protect our listing agents' bandwidth and reinforce their value, Jeff Farmer writes, we'll position them to thrive in markets where others fold
by Jeff Farmer Oct 16
Ginger Wilcox: Here's why agents are choosing legacy brands
In her latest Inman Interview, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand president talks competition and the enduring appeal of legacy brands
by Marian McPherson Oct 8
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
Judge gavel with justice lawyers to represent appraisal bias lawsuit
The FTC and Department of Justice are expected to scrutinize the impacts of the deal — which would give the merged companies a combined market share of 18 percent
by Matt Carter Sep 22
women in real estate leadership
For women in real estate leadership, it's not about who can hustle harder, CEO Christian Barnes writes. It's about creating purposeful and sustainable leadership
by Christian Barnes Sep 16