26 New Year’s resolutions to repair your real estate business in 2026

2025 nearly broke the industry. Contributor Rachael Hite has 26 recommendations to clear your slate and repair what’s broken. (Some agents will absolutely hate No. 15.) Continue reading

Stop treating your goals like January window dressing

Blend vision boards with business plans to develop the accountability system you really need as you move into the new year, Lori Muller writes. Continue reading

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

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

Redfin CEO: These 10 shifts defined real estate in 2025

2025 was another landmark year in real estate. Redfin CEO Glenn Kelman breaks down the 10 trends that mattered most. Continue reading

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

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

Design trends and tips to help your listing fly off the market in 2026

Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026. Continue reading

A year in real estate marked by power grabs and a wave of change

As the industry transitioned into a new era, big-player power moves, shifting rates, reform at the National Association of Realtors, technology advancements and more made 2025 another consequential year for real estate. Continue reading

High-stakes staging: Secrets for turning ultra-luxury mansions into livable homes

New Inman contributor Julian Buckner of Vesta Home talks staging, scaling and the complexity of styling a 22,000-square-foot Bel-Air property. Continue reading

Keep your database organized, and prioritize consistent contact

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

The top 10 how-tos of 2025, according to our readers

Looking back at 2025, these are the how-tos that shaped the year. Revisit the strategies that worked — and make sure you’re not playing catch-up in the new year. Continue reading