Compass adds 72SOLD founder to bring seller-choice fight to agent training

Industry veteran Greg Hague says his new CIH role will help agents rethink how homes are marketed before they hit the MLS. Continue reading

The San Francisco housing market is unhinged. Now it’s also a game

TurboHome launched a free San Francisco real estate prediction game that lets users forecast home sale prices daily. Continue reading

The Iran War’s impact on the US housing market, explained

Mortgage and credit experts explain what buyers, sellers and agents should expect from the Iran war’s impact — and what to do now. Continue reading

It takes 2: Real estate’s biggest new hires and moves

Century 21, Engel & Völkers, eXp Realty and other industry brands all made moves last week amid continuing consolidation. Continue reading

Real estate has an AI problem. This startup thinks it knows why

AI adoption in real estate is rising, but many agents — especially women — are being left behind as complex tools limit real-world impact. Continue reading

Real-REMAX deal, Compass empire, MRED expansion: 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

Luxury listings need multilingual distribution, not just MLS exposure

Optimize your listing for international buyers by making sure the property is packaged and distributed in the languages and channels buyers actually use, Marie Wang and Kevin Mo write. Continue reading

Agents are making the same mistake with AI that they made with social media

Just like with social media, REDX’s Curtis Fenn writes, the agents who use artificial intelligence platforms with intention and a plan will flourish in the years ahead. Continue reading

Renter who forged deed to steal $755K home gets prison time in NY

A New York man got 6½ to 13 years in prison for forging a deed on a $755,000 home. Here’s what agents need to know about deed fraud. Continue reading