More MLSs are moving to provide non-Realtors with access

“Maybe it’s time.” In the wake of a recent change by the National Association of Realtors, more multiple listing services may explore ways to provide access to non-Realtors. Continue reading

Why I’m still grateful to be a real estate professional

As we step into the season of giving and gratitude, Lori Muller writes that it’s a good time to reflect on all that the industry gives us, so we can give back to others. Continue reading

California Association of Realtors leans into referral fee transparency

CAR issued a statement broadly in support of referral fee disclosure just days after NAR voted against expanding disclosure requirements. Continue reading

Zillow’s listing ban hangs in the balance after 4-day hearing

Zillow and Compass endured a four-day hearing this week over the portal’s listing access standards. A judge will now determine if Zillow can enforce these standards while Compass’s lawsuit continues. Continue reading

NAR’s new consumer profile shows agents how to thrive in 2026

Even seasoned agents may be scratching their heads when analyzing NAR’s latest consumer profile data, writes contributor Bernice Ross, who highlights the data agents need to pull 2026 into focus. Continue reading

3 under-the-radar trends from October’s Intel Index survey

For many agents and brokers, the housing market feels stuck in place. Here’s what’s been moving the needle in recent weeks, according to Intel’s monthly survey of real estate professionals. Continue reading

NAR NXT: The Download on last week’s trends, tensions, takeaways

ICYMI, get caught up on all of the moves made last week at NAR’s flagship event, NAR NXT, including changes to the rules and organizational leadership. Continue reading

This week was all about NAR: Inman’s Top 5 stories

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

Dispatches from NAR NXT as real estate grapples with AI

NAR NXT is known for its happenings around governance and the larger issues that shape how agents work. But what it really does is remind the industry that there are a lot of sharp, creative people leading the way, and they’re not always the ones in th… Continue reading

Tailwinds pull October existing-home sales up 1.2%

Favorable mortgage rates outweighed political uncertainty in October, according to the National Association of Realtors’ latest report. Existing-home sales increased 1.2 percent month over month and 1.7 percent year over year to a seasonally adjusted a… Continue reading