5 money mistakes other agents made (so you don’t have to)

Financial planner Amanda Neely shares hard-learned lessons about building financial security in a commission-based career from her clients who are real estate professionals. 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

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

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

10 easy daily marketing moves that build your brand and business

Building a brand doesn’t require a viral video or a billboard, Jimmy Burgess writes. It requires presence, intention and small moments stacked over time. Continue reading

Even if you’re a solo agent, it still pays to be a team player

You might work alone, but you weren’t meant to grow alone, broker and author Jessica Souza writes. Lean into collaboration and cooperation to boost your real estate career. Continue reading

Navigating awkward commission conversations: Now Streaming

Real estate coach Darryl Davis teaches you to navigate the sometimes tricky conversations surrounding commissions. Continue reading

Single-family permits and starts reach 11-month low in June

Negative homebuyer and homebuilder sentiment matched with growing economic uncertainty to stifle new construction in June, with single-family permits, starts and completions taking the biggest hit. Continue reading

Strategies, schemes and shenanigans: 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