zillow private listing ban
The new agreements bring the number of partnering brokerages and franchisors to 29
by Taylor Anderson Mar 25
'Coming-soons' on portals: Will agents use them? Take the survey
Opinion
Each month, agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Mar 24
Rocket offers buyouts as Redfin, Mr. Cooper integration continues
The cuts come amid a broader wave of consolidation across the real estate industry
by AJ LaTrace Mar 20
agent churn
If real estate agents are leaving your team or brokerage, it’s a leadership systems issue
by Verl Workman Mar 17
HomeServices CEO says Zillow pre-marketing deal should be a ‘pulse check’ for industry
Chris Kelly said now is the time to assess 'long-term implications' versus 'short-term gains'
by AJ LaTrace Mar 17
Compass Anywhere merger
New Intel surveys shed light on how the brokerage giant is balancing a 'no mandate' pledge with business pressure to onboard agents quickly
by Daniel Houston Mar 16
Reffkin finally crafts a national MLS idea that his critics might support
The latest Intel Index survey suggests brokers might be receptive to a new kind of MLS
by Daniel Houston Mar 9
Why the Compass–Rocket–Redfin move changes everything
Amit Kulkarni breaks down the MLS vs. Big Tech debate and how it’ll impact you
Plaintiffs in Zillow RESPA suit say evidence is at risk of disappearing
Attorneys say evidence includes screenshots and confidential witnesses testimony
by Taylor Anderson Mar 3
AI comes into focus at Inman Connect New York 2026
Once again, the industry gathered in New York City, and AI was all the buzz. Here are just a few of the hottest takes
The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker
Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test
by Daniel Houston Mar 2
brokers wasting money on AI
The real estate firms that flourish will be those that treat AI as an extension of sound operational design, The Agency's Zane Burnett writes
by Zane Burnett Feb 27
Testing Reffkin's big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today
Opinion
Each month, agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Feb 19
A national MLS could be great, execs say, but feasibility and antitrust issues pose a challenge
Compass CEO Robert Reffkin recently floated the idea of a national MLS. Luxury real estate leaders are intrigued by the concept, but have many questions about how such an entity might work
by Lillian Dickerson Feb 19
Buyer, seller demand drives agent optimism to highest level in years
It's been a rough few years amid a steep transaction downturn. But real estate agents surveyed by Inman Intel are increasingly reporting genuine interest from homebuyers and sellers throughout their client pipelines ahead of a pivotal spring season
by Daniel Houston Feb 2