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

4 common client-losing mistakes agents make on their social media

Is your social media more cringe than crispy? Contributor Kate Hulbert holds the mirror up to agents who chase trends and find themselves with fewer friends Continue reading

5 ways to stop listing anxiety from wrecking your price, process, profit

Managing anxiety around the home sale process can preserve deals and ensure more effective decision-making for you and your clients, Josh Ries writes. Continue reading

Why your YouTube channel flopped (and 5 ways to revive it in 2026)

Transform your YouTube presence into a high-yield business asset by pivoting to search-based content and mastering the “TV-first” viewing habits of the modern homebuyer, broker and new Inman contributor Zac Kennedy writes. Continue reading

Stranger Things in the feed: When audiences take control

Stranger Things aren’t just happening on screen. They’re unfolding across social feeds, where audiences increasingly shape narratives in real time. From fandom-driven belief systems and breaking news cycles to platform shifts and AI-led discovery, part… Continue reading

How agents can use AI to prep 30 days of content in 1 hour

Rick Guerrero talks with AI strategist Carrie Soave, who shares a step-by-step social media plan that allows you to batch content and roll it out on your schedule. Continue reading