Read these scary tales from Inman’s own haunted houses

Spiritual encounters don’t just happen in ghost stories — some of Inman’s staff have witnessed them first-hand in their own homes. Continue reading

AI expert: Agents must harness AI or be replaced by those who do

The time is now to use existing artificial intelligence to your advantage, Kevin Hawkins writes in his new book. “You don’t have to worry about AI replacing you. You have to worry about agents using AI replacing you.” Continue reading

10 old school marketing strategies that still work in this tough market

The best agents in 2026 will blend innovation with authenticity, trainer Bernice Ross writes, using new tools to amplify rather than replace the human touch. Continue reading

Which US cities are the most house poor? (And which are the least?)

U.S. Census data highlights which housing markets see homeowners spending the largest (and smallest) portions of their monthly income on housing. Continue reading

7 last-minute Halloween marketing tricks (and treats) for agents

Every holiday is an opportunity to remind people that you’re not just a salesperson, Darryl Davis writes. You’re a neighbor and, possibly, the hero they need now. Continue reading

Practical magic! How to use AI for real estate disclosures

Making AI part of your transaction process saves you time and money, while helping you focus on the tasks only you can do, new Inman contributor America Foy writes. Continue reading

Pending home sales remain stuck in the mud in September

The National Association of Realtors’ monthly report showed that homebuyers are still a bit crippled by economic uncertainty, and recent mortgage rate drops have mostly only spurred refinance activity. Continue reading

Think your listing is haunted? There’s a ‘trick’ for that

All types of paranormal spirits or energies can surface within a home, Shari DeBenedetti of “Ghost Hunters” told Inman. But if agents encounter them while trying to sell a listing, there are solutions. Continue reading

Your words are undermining your value. Here’s how to fix the problem

On this episode, former Realtor.com CEO and 50-year veteran Allan Dalton explains why words like “past client,” “listing agent” and “comps” are killing your value and offers smart replacements. Continue reading

How I script, edit and caption real estate videos FAST using AI

Once you build structure into your process with the help of AI, you can focus on storytelling instead of logistics, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading