real estate agent commissions rose
Opinion
Many expected commissions to fall after the 2024 NAR commission settlement, but data shows that average rates have actually ticked up slightly. Why?⁣
by Lee Davenport Nov 5
From Vegas to venture capital: Navigating the uncertain path of the proptech founder
Proptech founders across the growth spectrum share their experiences of what goes into turning a technology passion into a functional company
by Craig C. Rowe Nov 5
kiss your way to productivity
Don't let the mundane suck up your time and energy, Carl Medford writes. Use the KISS method to improve your productivity and simplify your life
by Carl Medford Nov 4
Share of first-time homebuyers falls to lowest point ever
Homebuyers and homesellers are also older, with the median age of first-time buyers rising to 40, according to a new report on homebuyers and sellers from the National Association of Realtors
by Taylor Anderson Nov 4
Russ Cofano and NAR building in Chicago
Opinion
The trade group's control over membership, access and pricing exacerbates risk for members and the clients they serve each day
by Russ Cofano Nov 4
Real estate agent using digital tools with AI interface overlay, symbolizing collaboration between humans and artificial intelligence in real estate.
AI adoption in real estate is evolving fast, but its real progress comes from people — the agents, brokers and marketers shaping how the technology works with them
by Jessi Healey Nov 3
8M reasons to focus: A data-driven Q4 reality check for real estate
There are more than enough motivated buyers and sellers ready to transact right now, Jason Waugh writes, and many are the most motivated ones we see all year
by Jason Waugh Nov 3
Compass targets Zillow's warnings to agents in new brief
In a new brief filed as part of the case against Zillow, Compass criticized the portal's alleged powers of 'intimidation' and claimed it was trying to serve as a regulatory agency
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 31
More problems for homebuyer as government shutdown hit 30 days
Fannie and Freddie will want government employees to show they have reserves, and some homeowners are now outside 30-day grace period for National Flood Insurance Program renewals
by Matt Carter Oct 31
Why the NAR settlement has become a blessing, not a curse
Opinion
By removing the automatic assumption of buyer’s agent fees, we’re putting the focus back where it belongs, Darryl Davis writes, on fiduciary duty, negotiation and service
by Darryl Davis Oct 31
zillow private listing ban
CEO Jeremy Wacksman told Inman the portal is focused on 'ourselves and what we can control.' Zillow also said Thursday that 80% of home transactions involve one of its products
by Taylor Anderson Oct 30
old school marketing strategies
The best agents in 2026 will blend innovation with authenticity, trainer Bernice Ross writes, using new tools to amplify rather than replace the human touch
by Bernice Ross Oct 30
AI for real estate disclosures
Making AI part of your transaction process saves you time and money, while helping you focus on the tasks only you can do, new Inman contributor America Foy writes
by America Foy Oct 29
Pending home sales remain stuck in the mud in September
The National Association of Realtors' monthly report showed that homebuyers are still crippled by economic uncertainty. Recent mortgage rate drops have mostly spurred refinance activity
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 29
NAR and the real estate industry's irrelevance problem
Opinion
Failure to embrace tech innovation will ensure the real estate industry falls further behind, hastening the entry of disruptive outside forces, Sean Frank writes
by Sean Frank Oct 28