House with phone to illustrate the Spotify lead generation idea.
Take a page from the streaming platform's Wrapped feature, Josh Ries writes. Instead of sending the typical CMA about what could happen, show your value with Neighborhood Sales Reviews
by Josh Ries Sep 4
Trump administration 'in no rush' to do Fannie, Freddie IPO this year
Democratic senators asked federal regulator Bill Pulte on Aug. 29 to pause any efforts to reprivatize Fannie and Freddie and study potential impact on mortgage rates
by Matt Carter Sep 2
Mauricio Umansky and Nykia Wright in front of a court house
The trade association essentially denied all allegations that The PLS made against it, saying that Clear Cooperation and NAR policies are 'lawful, justified, procompetitive [and] pro-consumer'
NAR lost the trust of many agents. Is the trade group winning it back?
When new rules governing buyer's agent compensation went into effect, the share of real estate agents Intel surveyed who saw the National Association of Realtors as bad for the industry shot up. One year later, some agents are coming back around
by Daniel Houston Sep 1
trump and mortgage rates
Last week, Inman staff writers and contributors had governmental and economic shifts on the brain, writing about rates, sales trends and the national debt
by Christy Murdock Sep 1
A school bus in front of lockers to represent the seven lessons every real estate agent needs.
Education isn't about chasing certificates, Darryl Davis writes. It's about protecting your livelihood, building your brand and being the professional people trust
by Darryl Davis Sep 1
New sales numbers are out. These 9 charts show what’s happening where you live
Pending home sales, a leading indicator of expected home sale closings, fell 0.4% nationally in July, according to National Association of Realtors data
by Taylor Anderson Aug 28
Brad Inman: 'AI will be god-like,' and other real estate predictions
During a recent appearance on RealScout CEO Andrew Flachner's podcast, Inman talked about the future of the industry and AI's role in it, while cautiously making a few predictions
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 27
Small lenders oppose combining Fannie, Freddie into single entity
Mortgage giants should continue to operate as separate companies and be regulated like utilities with a cap on excessive fees and prohibitions on backing risky loans, industry group maintains
by Matt Carter Aug 22
existing home sales
Existing-home sales increased 2% MOM and 0.8% YOY in July, according to the trade group. Active inventory rose to its highest level since May 2020, tipping the scales toward market balance
by Marian McPherson Aug 21
Magnifying glass representing the investigation by law firm Hagens Berman into real estate industry practices that were allegedly deceptive and caused homesellers to overpay
Law firm Hagens Berman urges individuals who have sold a home since 2021 to contact the firm as it launches a new investigation into 'allegedly deceptive practices' by the real estate industry
by Lillian Dickerson Aug 21
Take the Inman Intel Index survey for August
Opinion
Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
by Daniel Houston Aug 21
Robot face symbolizing AI trust signals.
Traditional business development, measurable KPIs and consistent execution allow your real estate business to succeed in the age of AI, Molly McKinley writes
by Molly McKinley Aug 21
Picture of HUD Secretary Scott Turner speaking at a podium.
Opinion
Realtors cannot stand idly by in the face of discriminatory housing policies, coach Darryl Davis writes. It's time to fight for the rights of non-English-speaking clients and neighbors
by Darryl Davis Aug 20