Author Archives: Christy Murdock

State government wades into the private listing fight: The Download

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The debate around public vs. private listings is moving from dueling op-eds to the Washington statehouse with a new bill seeking to limit the practice. Continue reading →

An exclusive look inside the legal strategies at Compass and Zillow

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In an Inman Exclusive, Taylor Anderson examined thousands of internal documents to unveil the legal strategies on both sides of the Compass-Zillow wrangling. Continue reading →

Crystal balls and tea leaves: The Download on 2026 forecasts

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Everybody’s looking ahead to 2026, so this week’s Download rounds up the forecasts and advice you need to hit the ground running. Continue reading →

Looking back and looking ahead: Inman’s Top 5

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Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading →

Great agents stay focused on the human side of real estate

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Find out how The Sarkis Team breaks records year after year and how they’re setting a new standard for excellence across their state. Continue reading →

Lighten up: How this agent leans into the joy of real estate

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Learn how Barbato’s previous professional experience as an architect informs the scope of his real estate career and how he learned to lead with joy. Continue reading →

These are the stories you couldn’t get enough of in 2025

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From crimes and misdemeanors to mergers and acquisitions, clients weren’t the only ones making major moves this year. Here are the most-read Download column topics of 2025, updated for EOY. Continue reading →

Keep your database organized, and prioritize consistent contact

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Learn how team leader Michael J. Franco stays top of mind with his network, and get a glimpse into his most memorable listing. Continue reading →

Reputation is the only currency that matters in real estate

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Find out how “agent’s agent” Mike Fabbri works and why he loves the HBO-worthy levels of drama that a real estate career provides. Continue reading →

These are the 10 words that defined real estate in 2025

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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. Continue reading →