Rev­o­lu­tion next: What ICNY 2026 re­veals about real estate's future
As tech tools change, Roland Kampmeyer writes, the real estate professional must double down on the things that only humans can do with service and sensitivity
by Roland Kampmeyer Feb 24
ChatGPT tests ads, Meta restructures messaging and AI reshapes search visibility
From chatbot conversions and conversational ads to messaging consolidation and digital afterlife patents, platforms are reshaping who controls the conversation
by Jessi Healey Feb 21
James Harris wants Breezy to be the agent’s daily operating system
Harris tells Inman that the new vertical AI platform promises to replace scattered agent tools with 1 integrated workspace
by Nick Pipitone Feb 13
Here’s how Zillow continued growing — and touching more transactions — in 2025
Zillow is increasingly at the center of the lives of homebuyers, homesellers and real estate professionals. Here’s what changed in 2025, and how it paid off for the company
by Taylor Anderson Feb 10
Real estate marketing forecasts for 2026 point to tighter budgets, deeper AI use and rising platform volatility. real estate marketing 2026
From tighter budgets to deeper AI integration, 2026 is shaping up to be a year of higher stakes for social and digital marketing
by Jessi Healey Jan 5
real estate referrals matter
New AI technology is becoming so sophisticated, writes contributor Molly McKinley, that consumers may not recognize what's real or fake. This is a red flag for agents
by Molly McKinley Dec 15
How Netflix, Disney and OpenAI are redefining control online
From media mergers to AI deals, the latest moves show how power, access and audience ownership are shifting
by Jessi Healey Dec 13
AI slop is flooding social feeds and reshaping real estate marketing
The rise of synthetic media forces agents to rethink content strategy, client trust and digital discovery to create a more reliable online environment for clients
by Jessi Healey Nov 22
Damian Eales on 'imminent' Realtor.com app for ChatGPT [EXCLUSIVE]
In Part 2 of an exclusive interview with Inman, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales explains why his company has invested in becoming a news outlet and how a launch on AI is ‘imminent’
by Taylor Anderson Nov 21
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
AI fakes could erode trust
From fabricated photos to fake engagement, artificial intelligence is distorting what buyers and sellers see online — and putting authenticity at a premium
by Jessi Healey Nov 3
Composite image for AI browser wars
As OpenAI and Microsoft launch dueling AI browsers, a new era of intelligent search begins — one that could change how buyers find homes and agents
by Jessi Healey Oct 25
AI changes that impact real estate
Real estate professionals who understand this AI shift and adapt their authority-building strategies accordingly will compound their visibility over time, Molly McKinley writes
by Molly McKinley Oct 21
NAR weighs in on Zillow's new ChatGPT integration
Without specifying whether or not the integration violated any IDX license agreements with MLSs, NAR said that each individual MLS should assess its own agreement with Zillow to ensure compliance
by Lillian Dickerson Oct 21
Can you tell what's real anymore? How AI video is testing our trust
OpenAI’s Sora is redefining short-form video, forcing creators, brands and audiences to navigate a new era where synthetic content looks indistinguishable from reality
by Jessi Healey Oct 18