Many buyers think home prices will only rise. Is that a safe bet?
New survey of thousands of US consumers by Inman and Dig Insights suggests many homebuyers are spurred to enter an unaffordable market by the assumption that things can only get worse
by Daniel Houston Jul 28
A picture of a woman holding a box in a beautifully staged home to represent a personal branding toolkit.
A beautifully staged home sells faster. Stage yourself with a compelling personal brand, Stacey Ross Cohen writes, and you'll find an enthusiastic audience of buyers and sellers who need you
by Stacey Ross Cohen Jul 28
Putting it all together: The complete guide to working with athletes and celebrities
We've rounded up all five days of Cara Ameer's advice on working with high-end, high-profile, high-stakes clients from the worlds of sports and entertainment
by Cara Ameer Jul 26
How are you breaking down barriers for agents and clients living with disabilities?
On July 26, 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed the Americans with Disabilities Act into law. In observance, ensure your business is inclusive and easily accessible, broker Holly Brink writes
by Holly Brink Jul 25
4 ways brokerages build resilient, high-performing agents 
As a broker, Thomas Mallette writes, it's up to you to walk the walk with your agents, providing the mentorship and guidance they need to succeed
by Thomas Mallette Jul 24
How an Oklahoma agent turned a $35 list price into marketing magic
The share of ultra-low listing prices is up 24% since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic
by Marian McPherson Jul 22
Are commissions still falling? What Intel's watching in weeks ahead
Upcoming financial filings may offer more clues about the longer-term trajectory for commissions under the settlement environment. Here's where things stand today
by Daniel Houston Jul 21
EXp Realty exec tells agents to stop using bad photos
Wendy Forsythe also recently said agents right now need to adapt to longer listing marketing periods and offered some advice for today's team leaders
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 18
Finding Financial Freedom: Karen Roy’s 2nd act blueprint
Coach Melanie Klein profiles Karen Roy, who found mentorship, ongoing training and a strong brand when she joined a real estate team
by Melanie Klein Jul 17
Foreign buyer property purchases in the US rose 33% from last year
Chinese and Canadian buyers make up the largest portion of international buyers. Median purchase price for foreign buyers hit a new record high at $494,400, according to NAR's report
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 15
Has this Austin MLS 'solved' the private listings conundrum?
Flex Listings provide a functioning model that restores transparency, preserves cooperation, and gives sellers and buyers control, clarity and access, Eric Bramlett writes
by Eric Bramlett Jul 15
Inman celebrates industry visionaries: Announcing the 2025 Inman Innovator Award finalists
Inman unveils the finalists for its flagship award, now in its 28th year, recognizing creativity across the real estate industry
by Inman Jul 15
Fed rebuts accusations that Powell mismanaged $2.5B renovation
Central bank refutes allegations by Trump administration officials that a headquarters renovation project has been mismanaged and that Powell lied to Congress about its specifics
by Matt Carter Jul 14
In a more buyer-friendly market, sellers are emerging too
Why are active homebuyers now ready to list their old properties? The reasons vary by individual but display regional trends that track with national recovery, the Inman-Dig Insights survey found
by Lillian Dickerson Jul 14
Trump official: Fed chair to answer for 'ostentatious' renovations
OMB Director Russell Vought put accusations that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell lied to Congress about a $2.5B renovation of the Fed's headquarters in writing Thursday
by Matt Carter Jul 10