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The LGBTQ+ Alliance chief talks fear and hope for 2026

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LGBTQ+ Real Estate Alliance Interim CEO Mary Mancera reflects on the first year of the Trump Administration and how the queer community is facing fear and change with courage. Continue reading →

Christie’s president wants to dominate luxury real estate

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Inman caught up with Gavin Swartzman to discuss the market, the current M&A landscape and what comes next for the brand, plus his thoughts on luxury at any price point. Continue reading →

Jason Oppenheim respects the Compass deal, but says he’s ‘not happy about it’

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The Oppenheim Group owner shared thoughts on the state of the market and was jazzed up about upcoming seasons of “Selling Sunset” and “Selling the OC.” Continue reading →

Engel & Völkers’ CEO: ‘We’re focused on culture over indiscriminate scale’

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Stuart Siegel said he wants his company to be known for quality, and wondered how companies like Compass and Anywhere might be able to unify their cultures. Continue reading →

Bess Freedman on the market, private listings and 2026

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The New York City-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman recently, and during uncertain markets, that’s something that attracts real estate agents. Continue reading →

Coldwell Banker exec says current market is a ‘growth window’

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Three days after his Gen Blue keynote, Coldwell Banker Affiliates President Jason Waugh sat down with Inman to talk about navigating market shifts and battling uncertainty. Continue reading →

9 branding tips that prove it’s not who you know, it’s how you show up

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Troy Palmquist talks with photographer Chris J. Evans about branding, referrals, relationship building and entrepreneurship. Continue reading →

Keller Williams CEO: Private listings should be a ‘local decision’

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Chris Czarnecki also spoke with Inman about guiding agents through a tough market and the heartwarming ways he saw them pitch in to help Texas flood victims Continue reading →

Stop telling agents what to say. Teach them how to talk instead

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Troy Palmquist talks with Justin Benson, founder of Shilo AI, about how personalized, consistent coaching can make agents more effective. Continue reading →

EXp Realty exec tells agents to stop using bad photos

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Wendy Forsythe also recently said agents right now need to adapt to longer listing marketing periods and offered some advice for today’s team leaders. Continue reading →