The rules have changed. Here’s your legal survival checklist

The agents who thrive in 2026 won’t be the ones who close the most transactions, coach Darryl Davis writes. They’ll be the ones who close them without legal exposure. Continue reading

Here are the stories you may have missed that set the stage for 2026

Go past the mega-mergers and lawsuits, and dig deep into the stats and trends that will inform your real estate business in 2026. Continue reading

Inman is celebrating 30 years of community, and you’re invited

For 30 years, Inman Connect events have been based on a simple belief: That big change happens when people come together. Continue reading

Brad Inman: ‘AI will be god-like,’ and other real estate predictions

The Inman founder recently shared why he’s excited about the future of AI — and talked about what he sees coming next for real estate. Continue reading

Brad Inman to agents: AI will eliminate the great Clear Cooperation debate

The Inman News founder painted a picture at Inman Connect San Diego on Thursday of a future in which AI brings homes directly to consumers and makes the transaction easier and more joyful. Continue reading

Chris Heller and Heller the Home Seller team move to eXp Realty

Heller was affiliated with Keller Williams for nearly 15 years, and most recently was at OJO Labs before becoming chief growth officer at mortgage lender Lower. He will retain his position at Lower with the move. 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

A decade after Obergefell, Realtors must step up as LGBTQ+ housing discrimination surges

As we celebrate the 10th anniversary of same-sex marriage, Mary Mancera writes, though society is seemingly supportive of the community, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people remains visible. Continue reading

5 no-nonsense ways to stay out of court (and out of trouble)

Stop trying to DIY your compliance or ignore difficult clients. According to coach Darryl Davis, keeping careful records, researching thoroughly and communicating regularly are your best bets for staying on the right side of the law. Continue reading

Mortgage rates surge on Moody’s downgrade of US credit rating

Moody’s Ratings is the last credit agency to strip U.S. of most favorable debt rating over concerns that Congress and “successive U.S. administrations” have failed to tackle annual budget deficits, growing interest costs. Continue reading