Build relevance into your 2026 budget and business plan

Trainer Rachael Hite says NAR’s Nykia Wright was right. This budget and business planning season, agents need to up their game to stay relevant in 2026. Continue reading

At Inman, we believe in you, the real estate professional

Real estate embodies the American dream, and as a profession is filled with people fighting for their communities and their clients. Continue reading

Ginger Wilcox: Real estate will ‘continue to see consolidation’

In her latest Interview, the Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Brand president talks competition and the enduring appeal of legacy brands. Continue reading

The Compass-Anywhere merger: When elite meets scale, what happens to value propositions?

The question isn’t whether this merger will change real estate, Lauren Henss writes, but whether that change will ultimately benefit consumers, agents or primarily shareholders. Continue reading

Your 1st 5 minutes with ChatGPT: A no-fear guide for agents

Harness the power of artificial intelligence. Drew Thompson shares ideas for getting to know AI and allowing it to get to know you. Continue reading

Homebuyers froze deals at a record rate in August: Redfin

Homebuyers are freezing their purchasing plans at increasingly higher rates, according to Redfin’s latest market report. Fifteen percent of contracts, or 56,000, were canceled in August, the highest level since Redfin began tracking the metric in 2017. Continue reading

Your listings will now appear on a new search site: ChatGPT, thanks to Zillow

OpenAI announced on Monday that it had opened up its popular AI chatbot platform ChatGPT to popular apps. Users can now search for homes via Zillow directly within ChatGPT. Continue reading

Inside the stiff opposition to Compass’ private-listing crusade

Agents at Compass and other large firms are increasingly set against Clear Cooperation. But at franchises and indies, the campaign may have only hardened their resolve, Intel surveys suggest. Continue reading

Has agent bad behavior gotten out of control? The Download

This week on the Download: A rash of incidents has put agent behavior under the spotlight. Is the industry facing a professionalism crisis — or just a few bad apples and a perception problem? Continue reading

The 4 types of listing appointments you must have: Now Streaming

Real estate coach Darryl Davis offers insights for crafting a compelling listing conversation with a variety of client types. Continue reading