Why thought leadership is the new real estate agent advantage 
Leads follow leaders, Angela Yungk writes. Lead with purpose, clarity, and consistency, and you won't have to chase business — it finds you
by Angela Yungk Jul 2
Here's how you think the private listings battle will play out: Pulse
Inman readers weigh in on private listings, portal wars and the way current controversies will play out for agents and the clients they serve
by Inman Jul 2
Finding Financial Freedom: Jennifer Leahy’s rise from rock bottom to real estate powerhouse
For women looking to reclaim their independence after divorce, a career shift or personal upheaval, real estate can offer more than just income, Melanie Klein writes
by Melanie Klein Jul 2
NWMLS fires back at Compass, saying the brokerage adopted a ‘free-rider strategy’
The 32K-member Northwest Multiple Listing Service wrote in a new legal filing Compass 'cannot have it both ways' by receiving listings via the MLS while holding half of its own listings privately
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
Rocket offers preferred mortgage pricing for Redfin-linked deals
With closure of merger, homebuyers get temporary rate buydown or up to $6K in lender credits from Rocket Mortgage when the buyer or seller is represented by a Redfin agent
by Matt Carter Jul 1
20 'Success Principles' every real estate agent should master
There’s no secret sauce — just consistent, intentional habits, Terry LeClair writes. Here, he illuminates foundational habits from Jack Canfield's classic personal development book
by Terry LeClair Jul 1
Mauricio Umansky's ThePLS.com sues NAR over private listings
Umansky's PLS alleges NAR controls competition in the residential real estate industry by controlling a large network of MLSs in the country
by Taylor Anderson Jul 1
How to create a new agent business budget for 2025
Your budget is your business plan in action, broker-owner and author Jessica Souza writes. Find out how to crunch the numbers and make them work as hard as you do
by Jessica Souza Jul 1
Home for sale sign, with sale pending
Hopes that home sales will pick up may hinge more on additional inventory coming onto the market, which is expected to cool or reverse home price gains, economists say
by Matt Carter Jul 1
Rocket reorganizes to close Redfin acquisition, Mr. Cooper on deck
By handling every aspect of homebuying and selling, from search to financing to title and closing, Rocket aims to cut transaction costs on the median priced home in half, from $40k to $20k
by Matt Carter Jun 30
zillow private listing ban
The nation’s largest real estate portal began enforcing its ban on private listings on Monday, 10 weeks after announcing its new standards. Here’s what you need to know now
by Taylor Anderson Jun 30
How being a successful agent is like being a Broadway producer
Success in real estate is a lot like producing Broadway — build the right cast, believe in your story and deliver an unforgettable experience
by Darryl Davis Jun 30
Big cities drive the housing supply reset — for all the wrong reasons
The urban-suburban divide that helped define the housing market’s early pandemic boom has continued to shape its downturn and inventory rebalancing, according to an Intel analysis of hyperlocal data
by Daniel Houston Jun 30
In a heavy M&A landscape, Rod Watson says he's staying indie
The luxury brokerage founder shared thoughts on the market, challenges of serving elite clients, potential business expansion thoughts and what he's looking forward to at Connect San Diego
by Lillian Dickerson Jun 30
Multi-gen mayhem: Selling a home with 4 generations of input
An organized and proactive process can help keep the peace between family members and sell your client’s home efficiently, Lindsey Harn writes
by Lindsey Harn Jun 30