AI comes into focus at Inman Connect New York 2026
Once again, the industry gathered in New York City, and AI was all the buzz. Here are just a few of the hottest takes
New anti-money laundering rule for cash purchases is now in effect
The new rule affects legal entity or trust purchases of residential real estate without financing
The stage is set for a better spring, agents say: Client Pipeline Tracker
Agents are sticking to their guns in recent Intel Index surveys, arguing that their hopes are higher for the year ahead. Their cautious optimism is about to be put to the test
by Daniel Houston Mar 2
AI vs. agents: Is this the beginning of the end?
Jon Minerick, CEO of homecoin.com, unpacks his a la carte real estate model, why most flat-fee companies fail, and how AI could fundamentally reshape transactions, careers, and society itself
ai for real estate agents
Competence and transparency are being rewarded in today's real estate market, and the agents who exhibit those traits will flourish in the face of AI, CEO Blake O'Shaughnessy writes
Interactive dashboard: Explore results of February's Intel survey
Using interactive charts, explore and analyze data from Intel's most recent survey of agents and brokerage leaders, broken down by region and brokerage type. Track historical trends over time
by Daniel Houston Feb 27
Old tricks, new tech? Opendoor reboots in-house mortgage
CEO Kaz Nejatian confirms mortgage beta as Opendoor pushes toward a fully integrated, end-to-end homebuying ecosystem
by Nick Pipitone Feb 26
Can Zillow’s NotebookLM tool stand out amid AI saturation?
Inman tech writer Nick Pipitone put Zillow's new Google NotebookLM to the test to answer the questions 'Who's it for?' and 'What does it mean for your business?'
by Nick Pipitone Feb 20
Testing Reffkin's big idea: Take the Intel Index survey today
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
by Daniel Houston Feb 19
buyers and contract cancellations
Opinion
Escalating costs and the impact of deferred maintenance mean that buyers and sellers aren't always on the same page, so buyers are walking away, bi-coastal luxury agent Cara Ameer writes
by Cara Ameer Feb 19
multitasking
Multitasking your financial goals is bad for your bottom line. Here's how to get back on track
by Verl Workman Feb 18
Private listings, fiduciary risk: A warning from Side’s founders
From fiduciary duty concerns to fair housing implications, Guy Gal and Hilary Saunders break down what private listings mean for sellers, agents and the future of brokerage
allocating commissions for financial planning
Implementing a simple allocation system can transform financial stress into financial confidence
by Amanda Neely Feb 17
This is the lie that keeps agents broke: eXp's No. 1 team leader
With over $875M in volume and 1,100+ deals last year, and more than 10% of San Diego in his database, Kyle Whissel isn’t just building a team, he’s building a life — and you can too
Zillow earnings, AI tools, the biggest lie: Inman Top 5
Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers
by Dani Vanderboegh Feb 13