5 videos every real estate agent should make and repurpose

The key to effective video marketing is to build a library of keystone content that creates exposure, demonstrates your expertise, educates prospects and builds trust, Derek Carlson writes. Continue reading

I built my real estate business on a bar napkin (and you can, too)

In an industry addicted to complex tech stacks and guru hacks, the secret to scaling isn’t more software, Zac Kennedy writes. It’s a return to the physics of business. Continue reading

Social media for the rest of us: A pragmatist’s view for agents

Building a social media following is not the same as being a good advisor, and views don’t always translate into effective representation, Jen Berbas writes. Continue reading

Super Bowl ads aren’t playing the same game anymore

Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore. They’re reflecting a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned through intent, clarity and relevance rather than volume or spectacle. Continue reading

Stop trying to ‘scale’: Why revenue ‘stacking’ is the strategy you need

The industry is obsessed with “scaling,” but the term has become a vague placeholder. Instead, Zac Kennedy writes, we should embrace the “stacking” method. Continue reading

Showing up, being relevant in an AI age: A new era for real estate SEO

Firms winning in the AI age are intentionally choosing tools and strategies that directly support their position as the local authority, Chris Morrison writes. Continue reading

I wrote a book in 48 hours. Here’s what AI did (and didn’t do)

New Inman contributor Ryan Garson writes that, while AI won’t replace your expertise, it can help you organize your thoughts, research real-world perspectives and identify existing content gaps. Continue reading

Is your follow-up awkward? Here’s how to fix it

Positioning is the specific promise you make to clients and the specific pain point you solve, Josh Ries writes. Effective positioning is essential for great follow-up, connection and marketing. Continue reading

Relationships before Reels: Why real estate still runs on connection

At its core, real estate hasn’t changed much at all, writes broker-owner Emily Askin. It’s still about showing up for people, building trust and staying connected long after the closing table. Continue reading

What Liquid Death and E.L.F. can teach agents about standing out

As feeds get noisier and platforms more unpredictable, the brands that stand out are taking risks. From Liquid Death and E.L.F.’s culture-first approach to shifts in discovery, AI and visual storytelling, the real advantage is clarity — not scale — and… Continue reading