Acquired brands are warming to Compass tech — but divided on Private Exclusives: Intel survey
A new Inman Intel survey goes inside the Compass-Anywhere merger — including insights from 155 real estate agents and 39 brokerage leaders from within the newly combined organization
by Daniel Houston Feb 9
love letter to real estate brokers
Opinion
The industry needs hands-on boutique brokers more than ever before. Keith Robinson pays homage to their personal and professional value
by Keith Robinson Feb 2
IDX reform
Opinion
Josh Ries examines why the system designed to help agents quietly handed control to third party portals, and how we can take it back
by Josh Ries Jan 8
set impossible goals
If 'same-old, same-old' isn't getting the results you want, maybe it's time to think bigger and set some impossible goals for yourself, Greg Hague writes
by Greg Hague Jan 5
The $92M real estate lesson Jake Paul taught us from the boxing ring
In real estate, attention is currency, Josh Ries writes. If you want to close more deals in 2026, you have to start by getting in front of more people
by Josh Ries Dec 23
real estate recruiting mistake
One-size-fits-all recruiting pitches are costing brokerages top talent, writes recruiting expert Brett Jennings. Here’s how an assessment-driven, customized approach changes everything
by Brett Jennings Dec 23
An angry man and a woman shouting through a megaphone to symbolize how selective outrage impacts lead generation in real estate.
Opinion
Whether we like it or not, people don’t just want a service anymore, Josh Ries writes. They want alignment. They want to know what you stand for and what you're against
by Josh Ries Dec 22
social media marketing
Layer in 2 or 3 of these elements, and your content will land harder, get shared more and start actual client conversations, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Dec 16
real estate lead conversion
For better lead conversion rates, stop chasing volume, and start delivering real relevance
by Josh Ries Dec 15
Brian Walshe murder trial
Brian Walshe told the court today he would not be testifying in his murder trial. His defense subsequently rested without calling any witnesses
by Christy Murdock Dec 11
sales robots
Opinion
Transactional selling might win you a one-time real estate deal, Josh Ries writes. Consultative selling builds a business that lasts
by Josh Ries Dec 9
real estate marketing lessons
The real estate industry has an addiction to hot leads, Josh Ries writes. Learn from the marketing strategy of a successful auto mechanic to shift your attention
by Josh Ries Dec 4
real estate website
If you’re stuck wondering why your real estate website hasn’t changed your business, Josh Ries writes, take a hard look at how you’re using it
by Josh Ries Nov 24
setting boundaries with clients
How can you make yourself available while still setting boundaries with clients that are healthy? Josh Ries offers tips to implement now
by Josh Ries Nov 18
California Association of Realtors new leadership
In 2026, Tamara Suminski will serve as the president of CAR, which is among the largest state Realtor associations in the country. Mark Peterson and Nikki Coppa are also taking on new roles
by Jim Dalrymple II Nov 18