9 smart (and affordable) ways to generate real estate leads this fall

Every agent can use these under-$100 strategies this fall, from coach Darryl Davis, to spark new conversations, grow their business and fill their pipeline — fast. Continue reading

How to explain the pros and cons of AI for real estate

As artificial intelligence remakes plans and processes, Carl Medford writes, it’s important to be transparent about how you use it to serve real estate clients. Continue reading

Real estate beats Wall Street: How agents become wealth advisors

For decades, Wall Street has promoted stocks as the primary means of achieving retirement wealth. But the truth is, “average” stock returns rarely play out for everyday investors, says CFP and agent Jeff Sibel. Continue reading

CoStar reaches agreement with CRMLS, keeping access to data

Homes.com won’t lose access to real estate listing data from the California Regional Multiple Listing Service after all. Continue reading

9 brutally honest budgeting truths no brokerage wants to face in 2026

Chris Pollinger shares brokerage budget planning truths every real estate business must face to cut comfort, measure performance and prioritize profit. Continue reading

Existing-home sales gain momentum in September amid falling mortgage rates

The gain in existing-home sales once again reflects just how much consumers respond to lower mortgage rates, NAR Chief Economist Lawrence Yun said during a press call on Thursday morning. Continue reading

The path for Compass-Anywhere: Take the Intel Index survey today

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

5 questions to help you decide what you want in your next job

Looking ahead to 2026 and thinking of making a move? Derek Carlson offers five questions to help you think through your options and put your best face forward. Continue reading

Inman announces the 2025 Class of AI Award winners

The 2025 Inman AI Awards honor companies and individuals leveraging artificial intelligence to revolutionize the real estate industry. Continue reading

Is the ‘proptech winter’ ending? This is what investors are watching

Some companies that were red-hot during the COVID housing market had to either pivot or die when rates rose and major funding rounds dried up. But green shoots may be emerging. Continue reading