BrightMLS and proptech startup Ocusell launch joint venture

BrightMLS and Ocusell have launched a joint venture to co-develop and license their existing technology solutions, including Ocusell List+ and Bright Listing Manager. Continue reading

Take the Inman Intel Index survey for September 2025

Each month, hundreds of real estate agents, brokers, executives and investors contribute to one of real estate’s most ambitious monthly efforts to document changes to the industry. Add your insights. Take the survey. Continue reading

Overwhelmed by AI? Use this step-by-step guide to get started

Stop treating ChatGPT like a virtual assistant, Real’s Drew Thompson writes. New capabilities make it your personal genius, allowing you to collaborate on strategy. Continue reading

Blueprint launches new subscription research platform for commercial executives

The new subscription platform, “Insights by Blueprint,” will publish weekly reports breaking down industry changes as they come and translate what it all means for owners, operators and asset managers. Continue reading

Buyer’s market now in doubt as new listings tank 7.3%

Zillow’s latest market report revealed a burgeoning seller retreat in August, as new listings dropped 7.3 percent in one month. However, there are still plenty of opportunities for buyers to make a deal, especially in the South. Continue reading

Good manners, better business: Mastering hellos and goodbyes

Bookending your conversations with polite greetings and salutations ensures that you’re communicating more effectively while building better relationships. Continue reading

Trump tariff policy has soured Canadian interest in US properties

Canadians are losing interest in U.S. real estate, according to Redfin’s latest market report. The share of Canadians searching for U.S. properties declined 19.5 percent year over year in August, extending a six-month trend that started when President … Continue reading

Outrage, emojis, a Cracker Barrel flop: Lessons from a volatile feed

From Charlie Kirk’s death to Cracker Barrel’s logo flop, this week proved how volatile feeds can be. For agents, the lesson is simple: Pause, plan and post with care. Continue reading

How to have the commission conversation with buyers: Step 2

Take your next commission conversation from awkward to effortless with this step-by-step guide from Cassie Walker Johnson’s eight-step buyer plan. Continue reading

How to wow clients and win every time: Now Streaming

Learn practical strategies to earn trust, stand out with transparency and create a referral-ready client culture that drives lasting success. Continue reading