Billion-dollar mergers, upheaval and a real estate reckoning

Billion-dollar deals aren’t just making headlines; they’re reshaping the industry, consultant Chris Pollinger writes. The subsequent impact will be felt by every agent, brokerage and homebuyer in the game. Continue reading

Arizona marks 1st move beyond East Coast for SERHANT.

The new market is launching with over 50 agents who represent more than $500 million in sales volume over the past 12 months and who will offer more than 100 listings to start. Continue reading

Recruiting, somehow, is only getting more intense in 2025: Intel

Real estate agents are still fielding frequent recruiting inquiries, results from the latest Inman Intel Index show, but relationships appear to be the lynchpin spurring many of them to act. Continue reading

The Law of 3: A powerful marketing and branding tool for real estate

Limiting alternatives, niches and more to three, trainer Bernice Ross writes, allows you to narrow your focus and make your branding, marketing and negotiations more effective. Continue reading

The industry’s biggest names are weighing in on CCP: The Download

Leaders across the real estate landscape are sharing their perspectives on the CCP — and what its possible end would mean for consumers and the housing market. Continue reading

Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices CEO denies Compass negotiations

HomeServices of America CEO Gino Blefari said Thursday night his company isn’t in acquisition talks with Compass. Since then, the brokerage franchise network and Compass have been silent. Continue reading

Trending: Community Chats, TikTok photos and LinkedIn video

Instagram tests Community Chats, TikTok refines photo posts and LinkedIn adds native video. Digital marketing expert Jessi Healey breaks down what it means for real estate agents and brands. Continue reading

A big week in M&A and the fate of Clear Cooperation: Inman’s Top 5

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

Broker Spotlight: The Agency Port Townsend

Find out how this four-broker leadership team combines their decades of experience with a philosophy that prioritizes personalized support and exceptional service. Continue reading

Portuguese real estate agent inks $100M in sales. The twist? It’s a bot

A Christie’s International Real Estate franchise in Portugal, Porta da Frente Christie’s, has built an AI-fueled bot it’s billing as the world’s first AI real estate agent. What could possibly go wrong? Continue reading