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Home sales ticked up in November, but inventory is ‘beginning to stall’

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Existing home sales were up 0.5 percent month over month in November. But NAR’s Lawrence Yun also said “homeowners are in no rush to list their properties.” Continue reading →

Why agents should participate in a pitch battle in 2026

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Connect with founders at pitch battles to learn more about the proptech landscape and get in on the cutting edge of the tech that’s poised to change your business, Troy Palmquist writes. Continue reading →

NAR in 2025: staff shakeups, risk reduction and policy moves

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In 2025, NAR focused on policies, listening and responding to members’ concerns. Here’s how the organization and its leaders navigated an industry in turmoil. Continue reading →

The no-budget phone strategy that attracts serious buyers instantly

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Broker and attorney Greg Hague says agents can tap into motivated buyers already in motion before they spend a dollar on marketing. Continue reading →

Watchdog: Agents earn too little. Consumers pay too much

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In an Inman op-ed, Stephen Brobeck, senior fellow at the Consumer Policy Center, responds to Cara Ameer’s recent critique of the CPC’s report on post-settlement changes impacting homebuyers. Continue reading →

70% of digital transformations fail. The other 30% will redefine us

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Mergers and acquisitions are big business in real estate, and technology plays a critical role, writes contributor Lauren Henss. The real game changer? Whether the organization can handle the merger swiftly. Continue reading →

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are quietly stockpiling mortgages

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Monthly purchases of $13 billion in mortgages and MBS may be taking pressure off mortgage rates — and setting the stage for a more attractive public offering. Continue reading →

Many agents contemplate leaving NAR if their MLS lifts policy: Intel

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While most would stay, the share of real estate agents who say they would toss their Realtor membership if allowed is not small. Here’s how some brokerages are planning to respond, and what arguments agents might find convincing, according to Intel’s l… Continue reading →

How to get compensated when buyers ghost you: The Download

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From agent commissions to a brokerage compensation dispute, find out how real estate pros are making bank and protecting their pay. Continue reading →

When seeing is no longer believing, referrals matter more than ever

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New AI technology is becoming so sophisticated, writes contributor Molly McKinley, that consumers may not recognize what’s real or fake. This is a red flag for agents. Continue reading →