Author Archives: Brad Inman

50 tips for surviving a housing market downturn

By Brad Inman | March 13, 2020 - 9:00 am |March 13, 2020 Uncategorized

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Inman’s Coast to Coast Facebook community weighed in on their memories of the housing crash 10 years ago, and the response was incredible. Continue reading →

Now more than ever, work at home

By Brad Inman | March 4, 2020 - 9:00 am |March 4, 2020 Uncategorized

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Inman News became a completely virtual office operation four years ago. It was one of the best moves we ever made for morale, productivity and recruiting. Continue reading →

A new language for real estate, a new marketplace

By Brad Inman | February 10, 2020 - 2:09 pm |February 10, 2020 Uncategorized

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My attempt to coin some terminology, add structure and provide clarity to the plethora of new real estate businesses. Continue reading →

You make homes happen

By Brad Inman | January 1, 2020 - 9:00 am |January 1, 2020 Uncategorized

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Most of you do it with the same integrity, gusto, empathy and smarts that you did 10 years ago. That’s why most people will need you long into the future. Continue reading →

What is Keller Williams’ valuation?

By Brad Inman | December 27, 2019 - 9:00 am |December 27, 2019 Uncategorized

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As much as $2 billion, making Gary Keller a billionaire. Continue reading →

A brief history of Mar-a-Lago on impeachment day

By Brad Inman | December 18, 2019 - 3:35 pm |December 18, 2019 Uncategorized

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The opulent 126-room, 62,500-square-foot mansion was built almost 100 years ago in the roaring 20s by cereal-company heiress and socialite Marjorie Merriweather Post. Continue reading →

The year of the homeseller

By Brad Inman | December 16, 2019 - 4:19 pm |December 16, 2019 Uncategorized

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Twenty-five plus years into the real estate digital revolution and most of the money and innovation has been focused on helping homebuyers. That’s about to change. Continue reading →

A NAR name change, retirements and a big IPO: My 2020 predictions

By Brad Inman | December 9, 2019 - 5:05 pm |December 9, 2019 Uncategorized

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For Compass, the National Association of Realtors, MoxiWorks and Realogy, 2020 will be a rollercoaster ride. Continue reading →

Everything is public. Is the real estate industry ready?

By Brad Inman | November 14, 2019 - 2:58 pm |November 14, 2019 Uncategorized

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If you step back and look at the recent debate about pocket listings it was about transparency. Make listings available for everyone to see instantly. No holding back. Continue reading →

Showdown in San Francisco: High drama, huge stakes at NAR

By Brad Inman | November 5, 2019 - 2:56 pm |November 5, 2019 Uncategorized

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This week, NAR members gather to face another set of tough decisions about the future of real estate. This time, pocket listings take center stage. Continue reading →