26 how-tos to future-proof your business in 2026
To help make sure that you start 2026 on the right foot, Dani Vanderboegh, who runs Inman's contributor program, has pulled together 26 how-tos worth reading again and again
by Dani Vanderboegh Jan 2
An image that says Top 10 to represent the top 10 how-tos of 2025.
Looking back at 2025, these are the how-tos that shaped the year. Revisit the strategies that worked — and make sure you’re not playing catch-up in the new year
by Dani Vanderboegh Dec 30
words of the year
Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again
by Christy Murdock Dec 26
participate in a pitch battle
Connect with founders at pitch battles to learn more about the proptech landscape and get in on the cutting edge of the tech that’s poised to change your business, Troy Palmquist writes
by Troy Palmquist Dec 18
Transforming agent marketing: Task-bound to scalable systems
Troy Palmquist talks with marketing directors about the evolving role of martech and how it can empower agents to build their brand within the brokerage
by Troy Palmquist Dec 11
real estate team performance
Troy Palmquist talks to proptech founder Brian Charlesworth to find out how his analytics platform is helping real estate teams supercharge their growth
by Troy Palmquist Dec 10
Make moving day smoother by handling the logistics for clients
Want to make everything easier for your clients, so they’re singing your praises to family and friends? Troy Palmquist says digging into the moving day details is the way
by Troy Palmquist Dec 9
how boutique brokerages can thrive
Opinion
Marketing and transformation experts Troy Palmquist and Lauren Henss discuss the future for smaller indie brokerages in the face of rampant real estate industry consolidation
AI efficiency
Troy Palmquist writes that the agents who win next year won’t be the ones working hardest; they’ll be the ones working smartest with game-changing AI tools
by Troy Palmquist Dec 2
real estate digital footprint
Troy Palmquist talks to luxury real estate pros about why owning your platform, understanding SEO and using AI wisely is the new baseline for elite agents
by Troy Palmquist Dec 2
3D home tours
The rooms that get the most attention online might surprise you, Troy Palmquist writes. Here’s what the data says about how we sell homes in 2025
by Troy Palmquist Nov 19
Tom Ferry advice
Troy Palmquist looks at Tom Ferry’s recent Instagram survey of his followers' 2026 predictions and what they might mean for your business
by Troy Palmquist Nov 10
2025 World Series winners Los Angeles Dodgers
Championships aren't won in a moment. They're won in the everyday decisions made by players and coaches. Troy Palmquist and Matt Richling share how to craft your winning moment
Compass provides long-awaited clarity on the Anywhere merger
This week on The Download, Robert Reffkin answered many of the most-asked questions around the Compass-Anywhere merger in an Inman Exclusive
by Christy Murdock Nov 3
Compass Buyer Demand tool
Troy Palmquist examines Compass’ newly announced tech tool and the debate between open and 'walled garden' ecosystems
by Troy Palmquist Oct 29