Instagram Stories update
Instagram has announced shareable Stories, a new opportunity for agents to expand local reach, spark conversations and stay visible without posting more content, Alyssa Stalker writes
by Alyssa Stalker Dec 17
Douglas Elliman brings on industry marketing leader for rebrand
As the luxury brokerage continues to work on a comprehensive rebrand, it has welcomed back Natalie Passerini as chief marketing officer. Passerini joined after Stephanie Garbarini left the firm this week
by Lillian Dickerson Dec 17
This St. Louis suburb is the nation's most affordable, but with a caveat
Markets across the Midwest and South offer enviable affordability; however, lower housing prices can reflect deeper issues, such as economic disinvestment and discriminatory housing policies
by Marian McPherson Dec 17
real estate agent recruiting
Agents don’t just want a place to hang their license, coach Verl Workman writes. They want leadership they trust and a story they can be part of
by Verl Workman Dec 16
phone lead-gen strategy
Broker and attorney Greg Hague says agents can tap into motivated buyers already in motion before they spend a dollar on marketing
by Greg Hague Dec 16
Binsr Inspect proves AI can improve transactions: Tech Review
This productivity app folds AI into the most appropriate steps, so process never gets in the way of final result
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 15
Scott Poe
After several careers, Scott Poe has built a 50-agent brokerage, partnered with Zillow and Realtor.com, launched a mortgage company and architected a system designed to scale
Many agents contemplate leaving NAR if their MLS lifts policy: Intel
While most would stay, the share of real estate agents who say they would toss their Realtor membership if allowed is not small. Here's how some brokerages are planning to respond, and what arguments agents might find convincing
by Daniel Houston Dec 15
brokerage compensation
From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay
by Christy Murdock Dec 15
real estate email campaigns
If your database feels cold or your emails aren’t converting, try one or more of these five strategy shifts from Josh Ries. The results might surprise you
by Josh Ries Dec 12
Rate cuts, podcasts, buyer’s agents: Inman's Top 5
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 Dec 12
Interactive: A reversal in this major region stalled the inventory rally
Real estate's Great Rebalancing has entered a new chapter — one in which this summer's biggest inventory engines have become a drag on active-listing growth in the fall
by Daniel Houston Dec 12
Worries about the job market are bringing mortgage rates down
Initial unemployment claims hit highest level since September, and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns official data could be overestimating job creation by up to 60K jobs a month
by Matt Carter Dec 11
Compass expects sales to climb 4% as prices stay flat in 2026
3 key trends to watch in 2026, according to a new forecast by the nation’s largest brokerage: Shadow inventory hitting the market, what happens with jobs and the K-shaped economy
by Taylor Anderson Dec 11
Tech solutions in turbulent times: Navigating the perfect storm
Blueprint's Martin Kelly moderates a panel of real estate industry leaders as they discuss the industry's biggest challenges and most promising solutions
by Inman Dec 11