Take a look back at the top 5 real estate news stories of 2025
Compass, Zillow and the National Association of Realtors all dominated headlines in 2025 thanks to big M&A deals, battles over private listings and more
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 29
ultimate real estate agent business plan
Your 2026 roadmap is ready, so it's time to implement it and grow your real estate business in the new year, Darryl Davis writes
by Darryl Davis Dec 29
An angry man and a woman shouting through a megaphone to symbolize how selective outrage impacts lead generation in real estate.
Opinion
Whether we like it or not, people don’t just want a service anymore, Josh Ries writes. They want alignment. They want to know what you stand for and what you're against
by Josh Ries Dec 22
Interview with Unlisted founder Katie Hill
Analysts are beginning to believe the inventory solution won't come anytime soon. One proptech founder thinks it's as easy as matching willing buyers with homes not on the market. Is she right?
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 18
NAR CEO Nykia Wright
In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil
by Taylor Anderson Dec 17
Andrew Flachner, Anthony Sosso
On this episode, RealScout’s Andrew Flachner and Anthony Sosso do a deep dive into the evolution of AI and break down what the future will look like for real estate
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
Analyst: Portals like Zillow face 'long-term risk' from Google real estate experiment
Google is displaying real estate listings as search results in some markets — prompting questions about IDX violations and analyst speculation about risks to the portals
by Marian McPherson Dec 15
Zillow stalemate with Chicago's MLS looks like it's coming to a head
In a weekend email to its members, Chicago’s MRED MLS warned that Zillow had been contacting subscribers to say there may be ‘disruptions’ starting in the new year
by Taylor Anderson Dec 15
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
AI prompts for real estate agents
The agents who embrace artificial intelligence, build local authority and deepen their value will dominate the next market cycle, Jimmy Burgess writes
by Jimmy Burgess Dec 14
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
How MLSs are responding to NAR's national policy shift: Intel survey
Now that real estate's largest trade group has lifted its national policy that ties MLS access to Realtor membership, local groups are beginning to weigh in
by Daniel Houston Dec 8
Zillow, Fannie and Freddie, Ridley make moves: 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 5
RealScout announces agent-first AI search, its 'largest update ever'
In a live event to media, customers and prospects, RealScout revealed a new AI-based home search aiming to help agents improve on what consumers find in popular search experiences
by Craig C. Rowe Dec 5