NAR put on a brave face at NXT, but accountability is on the way
Opinion
More must be done to keep agents from paying for the National Association of Realtors' mistakes, NAR Accountability Project founder Jason Haber writes upon the conclusion of recent NAR NXT
by Jason Haber Nov 27
Roe v. Wade one year later: People, policy and housing
Opinion
If where you call home is now in a state that bans abortion, your personal fertility plan may include how far you would have to drive to receive health care services
by Rachael Hite Jul 3
Door-knocking is personal. Stop trolling your colleagues
Opinion
With hundreds of comments on our coverage of Ralph Yarl's shooting, what does it say about door-knocking, and where do we go from here?
by Rachael Hite Jun 9
Your Inbox Zero obsession won't make you a better agent
Opinion
In his first column for Inman, Jay Papasan, the co-author of 'The One Thing,' says that while Inbox Zero is held up as a productivity ideal, it's not necessary for streamlined email management
by Jay Papasan Jun 2
Mike DelPrete weighs in on the rapid rise of The Real Brokerage
The company's transaction growth in 2022 was second only to eXp's. Here's what's fueling its rapid rise, and what to expect after its 'exponential growth phase,' according to analyst Mike DelPrete
by Mike DelPrete Apr 12
‘Unfixable?’ Wrong. Compass isn't broken
Opinion
Compass broker David Schlichter says that critics like Jason Oppenheim are missing the bigger picture, and that this underdog brand will withstand gusty headwinds
by David Schlichter Dec 6
Ignore your MLS stats and head-in-the-sand optimists
Opinion
Opinions about appreciation and market speculation are rampant at the water cooler. Before you jump in with your opinion make sure to do the math on your local market
by Jeff Glover Jul 18
M. Ryan Gorman: Of course Realogy believes in buyer's agents
Opinion
After agents responded to Realogy's stance on mandatory commission sharing, Realogy Brokerage Group President and CEO M. Ryan Gorman sets the record straight. 'It’s important to me to get this right,' he writes
by M. Ryan Gorman Jan 10
Claiming your services are 'free' is misleading — at best
Opinion
If proclaiming your services as free is the best way for you to get business, you might be in the wrong business
by Jay Thompson Nov 16
Kenneth Jenny's 5 must-read Inman columns
Opinion
Remembering a valued voice in the industry through his own words
6 rules for keeping the deal on track every time
Every transaction is as different as its participants, but these timeless principles will get you through smoothly every time
by John Giffen Feb 23
Opendoor needs agents more than agents need Opendoor
Opinion
Opendoor and its cast of clones have put one more nail in the coffin of traditional agency
by Craig C. Rowe Oct 14
4 hacks to drive organic business to your team
Opinion
Do you want your team drive more organic business? Here’s where to start
by Chris Pollinger Sep 26
Say it ain’t so: The 2 toughest things to say to clients
Opinion
You might just find that by being upfront you cement a positive perception in your clients' eyes and wind up actually increasing your business
by Jay Thompson Sep 18
How to suss out the 'looky-loos' from actual prospects
Opinion
The ultimate guide to spotting the nosy neighbors, the voyeurs and the users
by Cara Ameer Sep 18