Finish 2025 strong by checking these 10 to-dos off your list

Lori Muller provides 10 steps you can take right now to close out Q4 with momentum and enter 2026 prepared, positioned and powerful. Continue reading

Despite unease, Compass poised to retain most Anywhere agents

Compass agents are thrilled. Anywhere agents have concerns — but few are looking to jump ship, Inman Intel has found. Continue reading

Meet the brokerage turning agent support into profit

On this episode, Parker Pemberton and Liz Rein detail their unique trajectory in Minnesota, recently transitioning their large team to an independent brokerage that did $829 million in 2024. Continue reading

What Tom Ferry’s latest poll reveals about the future-focused agent

Troy Palmquist looks at Tom Ferry’s recent Instagram survey of his followers’ 2026 predictions and what they might mean for your business. Continue reading

Housing recession? K-shaped trends? The dollars and ‘sense’ of today’s economy

This week on The Download, Inman reporters break down the late-2025 economic trends affecting your clients and your real estate business. Continue reading

Price cuts and concessions: Here’s how to prepare homeowners for the reality of selling a home today

High interest rates, growing inventory and economic uncertainty have cooled the housing market, forcing sellers to make price cuts and concessions. Agents say realistic pricing, smart repairs and strong presentation are key to helping homeowners naviga… Continue reading

Yes, the current market is brutal, but ‘boomsday’ is on the way

Boomsday isn’t a fantasy, Oliver Graf writes. It’s what happens when years of pent-up demand hit a turning point. And that point is coming soon. Continue reading

5 magic phrases that help real estate agents close more deals

These five simple phrases from Jimmy Burgess have helped countless agents win more listings, close more buyers and lead to more cooperative transactions with other agents. Continue reading

How to audit your brand like a marketing pro

Alyssa Stalker offers a simple step-by-step process to help agents evaluate their brand, find what’s out of sync and realign their message with who they are now. Continue reading