Compass to acquire Anywhere in $1.6B deal, capping rise to top

The upstart Compass had already grown to the top residential brokerage by sales volume. Now, it’s moving to acquire its chief rival. Continue reading

Bess Freedman on the market, private listings and 2026

The New York City-headquartered firm has long thought of itself as a steady tortoise, CEO Bess Freedman told Inman recently, and during uncertain markets, that’s something that attracts real estate agents. Continue reading

Real estate leadership lessons: How to thrive in ambiguity

Learning to live in the gray area beyond the illusion of certainty, Dezireh Eyn writes, is one of the most important skills you can develop as a real estate leader. 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

A bunch of big real estate teams are making big moves

As competition for talent remains intense, major teams this week moved to Compass, eXp Realty and the Real Brokerage. Continue reading

Ryan Serhant and wife team up as SERHANT. becomes family firm

Emilia Bechrakis Serhant, a former maritime lawyer and land title insurance agent, is transitioning into real estate sales, Inman has learned exclusively. Continue reading

These 10 real estate markets have lost $233B in value since 2024

Home values still remain far above what they were before the pandemic sent home prices soaring across the U.S. Continue reading

8 ways to create Taylor Swift-level client loyalty in real estate

Trainer Rachael Hite reflects on the core strategies that the most successful agents she knows use to drive their businesses. Continue reading

Huddle Up: How to build culture, connection, client care in a sprawling second-home market

Coach Melanie Klein shares how the Upstate Curious Team shows up for clients and each other through communication, connection and consistent collaboration. Continue reading

How this agent sold $20M in real estate in the past 12 months through Instagram

Jordan Silver said essentially all of his business comes in through Instagram today, but he continues to practice traditional forms of real estate marketing, too. Agents need to keep evolving and have fun with their content marketing to succeed, he said. Continue reading