Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top
The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it's moving to acquire its chief rival
55 power users spill their AI secrets to a slicker real estate workflow
Today's brokerage-provided AI tools still take a backseat to third-party chatbots for many agents. With new products rolling out later this year, real estate leaders believe that may change
by Daniel Houston Sep 22
TikTok screenshot of agent arrested child porn
Agent Harliegh Hoffman and husband, Jordan Hoffman, were arrested earlier this month after Lake City Police received a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 19
Compass calling foul on MLS rules is hypocrisy
Opinion
The National Association of Realtors and MLSs need to be repaired, not replaced, independent broker-owner Courtney Poulos writes
by Courtney Poulos Sep 19
BrightMLS and proptech startup Ocusell launch joint venture
BrightMLS and Ocusell have launched a joint venture to co-develop and license their existing technology solutions, including Ocusell List+ and Bright Listing Manager
by Marian McPherson Sep 18
Take the Inman Intel Index survey for September 2025
Opinion
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Sep 18
Douglas Elliman joins upstart American Real Estate Association
The NAR alternative also announced that Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined its management board, and that the association is adopting the acronym 'ARA'
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 17
A bunch of big real estate teams are making big moves
As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 17
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant and Ryan Serhant
Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively
by Lillian Dickerson Sep 16
Decoding real estate's AI liftoff, and where it's headed next: Intel survey
Adoption of AI tools is accelerating in the brokerage world as new models unlock additional productivity options for some of the most engaged users. Intel asked hundreds of agents how their workflow has changed
by Daniel Houston Sep 15
As homebuyers gain leverage, sellers get cold feet. Is it happening near you?
New listing business has been one of the few bright spots for real estate agents in a down market, but that light dimmed a bit this summer. Dive into the numbers with Inman Market View
by Daniel Houston Sep 11
Broker Spotlight: The Agency Costa Rica
After more than 15 years leading some of Costa Rica's biggest luxury sales, find out how the pair has partnered with The Agency to raise the bar for clients and agents
by Christy Murdock Sep 4
Compass scoops up Colorado brokerage in latest M&A play
Compass’ acquisitions since July have added brokerages that transacted over $2.1B in sales volume last year as it announces it picked up Colorado Home Realty
by Taylor Anderson Sep 4
Inman’s AI Awards nominations end Tuesday
The public nomination period for Inman’s AI Awards closes Sept. 30. Until then, all members of the Inman community are invited to nominate AI visionaries for consideration
by Inman Sep 4
RE/MAX affiliate purchases Compass' North Shore offices in Chicago
RE/MAX affiliate, RE/MAX Premier, has purchased Compass's former North Shore offices, as the NYC-based brokerage consolidates locations after buying @properties Christie's International Real Estate. The agents in those offices are still with Compass
by Marian McPherson Sep 3