What 19 monks walking 2,300 miles taught me about focus, presence and client management

In an industry obsessed with being “always on,” Molly McKinley writes, these monastics are demonstrating something agents desperately need to relearn. Continue reading

Real estate’s obsession with hustle has a hidden cost

Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry. Continue reading

7 daily habits that keep a real estate pipeline full — in any market

Implement these habits into your daily routine, coach Darryl Davis writes. Your pipeline won’t fill overnight, but it will fill quietly and repeatedly through consistent action. Continue reading

9 moves that help agents bounce back before burnout hits

Making decisions about how to protect your time and your energy is the first step toward creating a more satisfying and meaningful career, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

‘Where do we go from here?’ 6 actions real estate agents can take to keep MLK’s dream alive in 2026

Contributor Dr. Lee Davenport writes that real estate agents have a responsibility to answer Dr. King’s 1967 rhetorical question, “Where do we go from here?” with action, not complacency. Continue reading

Bring back integrity: A call for agents to rise in 2026

Real estate coach and contributor Darryl Davis says it’s time for agents to forget the noise and step up their integrity to define their career in the new year. Continue reading

A Texas couple promised a ‘Chip and Joanna Gaines vibe.’ Instead they stole nearly $5M

Chris and Raquelle Judge earned $4.8 million from renovation projects they didn’t complete, leaving some clients out of more than six figures in costs. Continue reading

26 New Year’s resolutions to repair your real estate business in 2026

2025 nearly broke the industry. Contributor Rachael Hite has 26 recommendations to clear your slate and repair what’s broken. (Some agents will absolutely hate No. 15.) Continue reading

Design trends and tips to help your listing fly off the market in 2026

Restraint, a focus on nature and the outdoors, and good staging will help luxury agents and their clients close the deal in 2026. Continue reading

The moves and shakeups that’ll shape real estate reality TV in 2026

The real estate reality TV landscape changed vastly this year. Inman’s Dani Vanderboegh breaks down the show cancellations, cast shakeups and drama that’s sure to carry over into 2026. Continue reading