Santa and AI chatbot symbolize holiday marketing trends for real estate agents using ChatGPT and mobile tools.
From affiliate income to co-sourcing campaigns, Jessi Healey writes, here’s how to meet consumers where they click. Plus, tap into this year’s holiday trends to boost your 2026 business
by Jessi Healey Oct 11
Compass clues, ChatGPT listings, white-collar crime: Inman’s 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 Oct 10
An image of a body-builder in front of a neighborhood to represent lead generation lessons from a fitness influencer.
Stop limiting your learning to real estate, Josh Ries writes. Look at what other industries are doing, adapt it, and recognize that we’re entrepreneurs
by Josh Ries Oct 10
5 ways real estate agents can attract, and keep, buyer clients
At Inman on Tour Texas, three star real estate agents and brokers shared how humor, knowledge and mindful follow-ups are key to building an enviable buyer pipeline
by Marian McPherson Oct 9
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Building community isn’t about how long you’ve been in business; it's about how you show up with events, charity work and celebrating clients, says C21 broker Bruce Garber
by Bruce Garber Oct 8
Marketing overload: How to cut the clutter and reclaim your time
Agents don’t need more tools, says new contributor Remington Rand. They need better workflows. Cut through the noise, focus on your strengths and let AI handle the busywork
by Remington Rand Oct 6
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Cure phone-phobia by combining accountability, goal-based training, warm-up strategies, value-first outreach and real conversion metrics, Josh Ries writes
by Josh Ries Oct 6
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Word of mouth is great, Stacey Ross Cohen writes, but in today's ever-changing real estate landscape, a focused marketing plan is essential for long-term brand health
An image of a hand holding a phone with apps in the ether behind it to represent a viral real estate post.
Viral posts can generate attention, but the right ones also educate, connect and convert. Alyssa Stalker breaks down what makes content spread and still drives clients
by Alyssa Stalker Oct 4
Lingering questions, NAR opinion, new lawsuit: 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 Oct 3
An image of a robot looking at a huge wall made up of smaller screens to signify the death of traditional seo.
SEO is changing rapidly, and most agents are not prepared, Jeff Bernheisel writes. Get your SEO strategy out of the early 2000s and into 2025 with this agent’s pivot to purchase strategy
by Jeff Bernheisel Oct 2
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By October, many real estate agents are ready to coast into the holidays. Amy Corr of @properties Christie’s International Real Estate, shares 5 strategies agents can use to win in Q4
by Amy Corr Oct 1
bro culture
Is your ego killing your pipeline? Calling yourself an expert means more than making superfluous statements, Birgit Biehl writes. It means actually knowing your craft
by Birgit Biehl Sep 30
Collage showing TikTok logo, Disney castle, medicine pills with warning symbol, cartoon banana, deal signs and Halloween bunting on a background of like/dislike icons and colorful bar graphs — representing a mix of brand controversies, platform control, seasonal marketing and viral trends.
Behind the headline-dominating controversies this week are powerful lessons in messaging, trust and public perception that agents can’t afford to miss, digital marketer Jessi Healey writes
by Jessi Healey Sep 27