More agents pondered an exit from real estate in 2025. Intel asks why.

The share of real estate agents in November who said they’ve considered leaving the industry was one-and-a-half times what surveys showed heading into 2025. Here’s what’s weighing on them. Continue reading

How to convert renters into buyers in 2026

Many agents are scrambling to finish 2025 strong, but this simple educational campaign takes little time to prepare and yields year-long referrals, writes broker America Foy. Continue reading

This team will do 500+ deals in 2025. Take a look at their playbook

Tom Toole leads a 50-agent team in Philadelphia. On this episode, he breaks down his three lead pillar system, how he increased sphere deals by 42 percent in one year and the tech stack running it all. Continue reading

How Google could become real estate’s next big gatekeeper

In this week’s Download: How will you shift your marketing if Google becomes the next dominant player in the online listings landscape? Continue reading

Prompts, portals and policy moves: 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

Los Angeles broker, CEO and SoCal luxury icon John Aaroe dies

Aaroe, who founded John Aaroe & Associates and the John Aaroe Group, was known as a cherished mentor and guiding light to Southern California agents. He passed away at the age of 73 on Tuesday. Continue reading

A leader with a servant’s heart: Remembering John Aaroe

Brad Inman remembers Beverly Hills real estate leader John Aaroe, his personal friend and professional confidant, who died this week. Continue reading

How billionaires think: Mauricio Umansky explores the psychology behind ultra-high-end negotiations

Negotiating at the highest level is not about tactics alone, Mauricio Umansky writes. It is about psychology, patience and emotional discipline. Continue reading

Offering plans explained: Red flags every real estate broker must catch before closing

Real estate attorney and new contributor Brett Stack says these six red flags should cause co-op and condo agents to hit the brakes for further review on transactions in the Big Apple. Continue reading