Take the Inman Intel Index survey for July

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors report on what they’re seeing in their corner of the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Don’t be dazzled by the glamour when working with celebrity clients

In Part 2 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer shares thoughts on providing discreet, confidential service to your high-profile clients. Continue reading

Does your social media suck? Take this summer marketing audit

If your social media isn’t getting the traction you want, it’s not always about doing more, Kyle Basila writes. Sometimes, it’s about doing everything more intentionally. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman dragged back to court over wrongful termination allegations

A former employee of Portfolio Escrow — a firm Douglas Elliman acquired in 2020 — says she was fired after raising concerns. But the company accused the former employee of embezzlement Continue reading

Are commissions still falling? What Intel’s watching in weeks ahead

Upcoming financial filings may offer more clues about the longer-term trajectory for commissions under the settlement environment. Here’s where things stand today. Continue reading

Everything old is new(?) again when it comes to marketing your listings

As the industry continues to debate the way listings are marketed (or not) in the current climate, Troy Palmquist reflects on the potential move from digital to analog. Continue reading

How to create a purpose-built brand for luxury real estate

While creating a luxury personal brand for your real estate business, Rebecca Francis writes, don’t forget to stay true to your authentic self. Continue reading

The savvy agent’s guide to working with athletes and celebrities

In Part 1 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer shares a case study from an early experience of working with professional athletes and team leadership.
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Here’s what a Redfin data journalist learned from taking a $25K bath on the sale of his house

Senior data journalist Mark Worley co-authored a new Redfin report showing that roughly 6 percent of U.S. homesellers are at risk of selling at a loss. The analysis hit close to home — he and his wife just did exactly that, selling their St. Louis home… Continue reading

The rise of punk rock kindness: What Superman teaches us about content that sticks

Sincerity steals the spotlight as Superman’s emotional reboot fuels hopecore buzz, Coldplay’s kiss-cam explodes into a PR disaster, and platforms like YouTube and Meta crack down on low-effort AI content. Here’s what it all means for agents navigating … Continue reading