Douglas Elliman CEO on Compass-Anywhere: ‘From the outside, it looks like a mess’

In an exclusive interview with Inman, the CEO discussed Douglas Elliman’s recent initiatives and criticized the Compass-Anywhere merger as bad for agents and the real estate industry. Continue reading

The world is an uncertain place. Mauricio Umanksy is focused on growth and survival

Ahead of his appearance at Inman Connect New York, The Agency CEO discussed mergers and acquisitions, NAR, and global uncertainty. Continue reading

Zillow exec: AI should give agents ‘time to go do the human stuff’

Zillow VP of Product Cameron Swiggett told Inman AI innovation and investment has snowballed, and argued the tech doesn’t dim human innovation — it highlights it. Continue reading

One CEO on what will help agents grab more market share in 2026

Despite an underwhelming 2025, Century 21 CEO Mike Miedler is excited about the year ahead, saying that agents who master business basics and lean into niches will succeed. Continue reading

ERA chief on 2026: Will agents ‘lose their cognitive ability’ to AI?

ERA Brand President Alex Vidal talks negotiations, relationships and how leaders can ensure their agents maintain a high emotional IQ amid the rise of artificial intelligence. Continue reading

The LGBTQ+ Alliance chief talks fear and hope for 2026

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

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’

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’

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

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