Mentorship isn’t optional: Why new agents need guidance, guardrails

If you are new to real estate, you don’t need to know everything, Kevelyn Guzman writes. You need people who will step in, slow you down and help you see around corners. Continue reading

Real estate’s obsession with hustle has a hidden cost

Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry. Continue reading

Indianapolis crowned the most ‘buyer-friendly’ market in 2026

The South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic dominated Zillow’s buyer-friendly markets list, with homebuyers finding favorable pricing trends and greater negotiation leverage. Continue reading

Homebuyers canceled deals at their highest rate ever in December

Homebuyers in the U.S. canceled about 40,000 purchase agreements during the month of December — a record for any December dating back to at least 2017. Continue reading

Non-Realtor access has altered the MLS landscape. How common is it?

Since the National Association of Realtors announced its policy change, more MLSs have provided updates on their membership requirements. Here’s what Intel has learned surveying hundreds of real estate agents in recent months. Continue reading

The Byron Effect: A legacy of leadership, service and results

The real impact of your work rarely shows up at the closing table. Instead, it echoes throughout the years as your clients live their lives and make the memories that matter to them. Continue reading

The ‘micro team’ strategy that sold 1,000 homes in 2025

The Hogan Group’s Mike Hogan and Alicia Pittman share how they’ve built a top-performing, 80-agent team in Virginia that still feels personal thanks to micro teams, mentorship and leadership. Continue reading

5 things buyers and sellers don’t care about (and what DOES matter)

When you stop making marketing about yourself and start making it about buyers and sellers, Jimmy Burgess writes, everything changes. Continue reading

Super Bowl ads aren’t playing the same game anymore

Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore. They’re reflecting a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned through intent, clarity and relevance rather than volume or spectacle. Continue reading