Realtor.com CEO is ready to ‘turn off’ Clear Cooperation debate

At Inman Connect San Diego, Realtor.com CEO Damian Eales said it’s time to turn the page on Clear Cooperation and focus on solving issues that will improve consumers’ main challenge — affordability. Continue reading

June contract signings signal rock-bottom end to 2025

Pending home sales dropped on a monthly and annual basis in June, according to the National Association of Realtors. Economists are split on what the decline means for the market as homebuyers navigate wider economic fears. Continue reading

Agents find marketing magic in low-ball asking prices

The share of $1 listings has risen 24 percent since 2024, according to Realtor.com. Inman spoke to an agent about the upside — and downside — of the tactic. Continue reading

Homes.com sent direct mailers to sellers across the country asking them to pay to ‘boost’ their homes

Many agents have gathered in online forums to criticize the mailers as “unethical.” But Homes.com’s parent company says most agents are fine with them. Continue reading

In a more buyer-friendly market, sellers are emerging too

Why are active homebuyers now ready to list their old properties? The reasons vary by individual but also display some regional trends that track with the national inventory recovery, the Inman-Dig Insights survey found. Continue reading

Expert energy: How to become the go-to agent in any market

The real estate agents who rise to the top, coach Darryl Davis writes, are the ones who commit to daily growth, connection and service. Continue reading

Multi-gen mayhem: Selling a home with 4 generations of input

An organized and proactive process can help keep the peace between family members and sell your client’s home efficiently, Lindsey Harn writes. Continue reading

Best listing on the street: Differentiate your service with home repair solutions

As the market shifts, it’s important that your listing stands out from the competition. Troy Palmquist helps you help your sellers get market-ready fast. Continue reading

High-net-worths find safe harbor in real estate: Sotheby’s Realty

A steady course is predicted for luxury real estate throughout the remainder of 2025, the firm’s mid-year luxury report said, creating “compelling opportunities for strategic homebuyers and sellers,” according to CEO Philip White. Continue reading

5 family-friendly amenities that will make your next real estate sale

By promoting family-friendly amenities, Victoria Kennedy writes, you can make your marketing more irresistible to moms and dads who are ready to become homeowners. Continue reading