An image of hands holding a house and keys over a background of money to signify questionable real estate industry standards.
Opinion
A challenger’s mindset separates leaders from followers. Greg Hague offers 7 standards to question with the consumer’s interest as your compass
by Greg Hague Oct 7
Marketing overload: How to cut the clutter and reclaim your time
Agents don’t need more tools, says new contributor Remington Rand. They need better workflows. Cut through the noise, focus on your strengths and let AI handle the busywork
by Remington Rand Oct 6
Inside the stiff opposition to Compass' private-listing crusade
Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest
by Daniel Houston Oct 6
real estate email templates for lead generation
These are cued up and ready to go to work for you right now
by Jimmy Burgess Oct 5
A clock disintegrating in front of a building to represent that time is running out for the future of MLSs.
Opinion
If MLSs shift to meet the challenges of a new market, they'll secure their place at the center of the homebuying process, Amit Kulkarni writes
by Amit Kulkarni Oct 1
MLS PIN wins final settlement approval in Nosalek case
A judge had previously granted preliminary approval of the $3.95M settlement, which removed the option to display offers of compensation to buyer brokers on the MLS
by Taylor Anderson Sep 29
Here's the essential reading on the Compass-Anywhere deal
Lock in with Inman’s ongoing coverage of the Compass-Anywhere merger — from deal details to what it means for the future of real estate. And be sure to check back often for updates
by Christy Murdock Sep 26
Does the Compass-Anywhere deal set the stage for a private listings culture clash?
As the debate over private listings and the Clear Cooperation Policy raged on, Anywhere leaders charted a distinctly central path. Here's how that could change under a Compass banner
by Taylor Anderson Sep 25
An image of hands on a laptop keyboard with a digital overlay to represent AI for brokerage operations.
Steven McCloskey shares the lesser-known tools agents can't stop raving about and how integrating them properly can automate your repetitive tasks, so you can focus on what matters
by Steven McCloskey Sep 24
Experts see Anywhere acquisition as bid to remake real estate in Compass' image
In acquiring its rival, Compass would absorb a smattering of business models and a load of debt. But it might gain what its CEO has long sought, observers say: more sway over industry affairs
by Daniel Houston Sep 23
Is NAR the big loser in the Compass and Anywhere deal?
Compass has long had a contentious relationship with the National Association of Realtors. Real estate veterans speculated Monday that NAR could thus suffer as Compass grows
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 22
An image of hands on a laptop keyboard with a digital overlay to represent AI for brokerage operations.
As real estate moves further into the age of artificial intelligence, Lauren Henss writes, it requires a combination of tech and human connection to serve clients
by Lauren Henss Sep 18
AI real estate agent
Agents are starting to incorporate artificial intelligence into their technology suites, according to a new survey from the National Association of Realtors.
by Taylor Anderson Sep 18
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
Robert Reffkin: This is real estate's college sports moment
Opinion
Just like the NCAA took advantage of athletes, Compass CEO Reffkin writes, Zillow, NAR and MLSs are just ‘monopolies that profit from work they don’t create’
by Robert Reffkin Sep 16