How this agent’s marathon mindset made him one of luxury real estate’s top earners

Santiago Arana realizes that real estate is all about playing the long game. And even if it seems like no clients are transacting, it is important to stay visible and top-of-mind. Continue reading

Why 2026 will reward those who plan with precision, not emotion: Mauricio Umansky

The strategy for 2026 from Mauricio Umansky? Plan with precision, build brands that command attention, invest in relationships, and sharpen skills to create irreplaceable value. Continue reading

American Real Estate Association hires Mary-Frances Coleman as inaugural executive director

Real estate vet and legal expert Mary-Frances Coleman is the association’s first executive director. She said one of ARA’s biggest challenges will be dealing with the “that’s the way it’s always been done” mentality. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky on how to survive Compass-Anywhere

The Compass-Anywhere deal will change real estate, but in chaos, there’s opportunity, The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky writes. Success in this new era will depend on these three things. 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

Here’s why indies are stoked about the Compass-Anywhere deal

Most indie brokers Inman spoke with as news of the Compass and Anywhere transaction unfolded on Monday felt that the brokerages becoming one huge entity would make the indie experience even more attractive to agents. Continue reading

Mauricio Umansky’s playbook for breaking through plateaus

Break through real estate business plateaus by developing a clear vision and implementing effective systems with help from The Agency’s Mauricio Umansky. Continue reading

Douglas Elliman joins upstart American Real Estate Association

The NAR alternative also announced that Douglas Elliman CEO Michael Liebowitz has joined its management board, and that the association is adopting the acronym “ARA.” Continue reading

Find your content lane: How to stand out on social media

If your feed feels scattered and leaves clients guessing, you’re not posting with purpose. Alyssa Stalker shares how to build a clear content lane that creates trust and a path to work with you.  Continue reading

Drunken gunman, new legal filing, Roseanne Barr: Inman’s Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading