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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
Use existing artificial intelligence to your advantage, Kevin Hawkins writes in his new book. ‘You don't have to worry about AI replacing you. You have to worry about agents using AI replacing you’
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
Halloween 2025 is filled with terrors. Agents beware, trainer Rachael Hite writes. She warns that any of these creeps could knock at your door in Q4
Ralph Lauren Christmas has taken over TikTok, with the brand's former designers explaining how to recreate the magic of its retail decor. Here's how you can use it in your next listing
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As artificial intelligence remakes plans and processes, Carl Medford writes, it's important to be transparent about how you use it to serve real estate clients
Opinion
Each month, agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate's most ambitious efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey
Looking ahead to 2026 and thinking of making a move? Derek Carlson offers 5 questions to help you think through your options and put your best face forward
The 2025 Inman AI Awards honor companies and individuals leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize the real estate industry
The suit had accused the Fig Team leader of participating in an improper effort to recruit KW agents. Figueroa has also announced a new location to cultivate agent success and connection
Opinion
The Compass-Anywhere deal will change real estate, but in chaos, there’s opportunity, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes. Success in this new era will depend on these 3 things
Using AI doesn’t have to be difficult or expensive, America Foy writes. Here’s how to start using ChatGPT, Google Gemini or Claude to shave hours off of your marketing efforts today