It’s past time for proptechs to shift focus from agents to the consumer

Proptech has a role to play in how real estate consumers view and interact with the professionals who help them buy and sell homes. Continue reading

9 aha moments that significantly improved my life in 2023

Instead of just looking ahead to 2024, writes author and trainer Bernice Ross, it’s a good idea to look back at some of the lessons you’ve learned and the challenges you’ve faced and apply those lessons to your upcoming plans. Continue reading

Aziba, Fello, Cloze among Inman’s best-reviewed proptech of 2023

AI fueled the biggest trends in proptech this year, but so did efforts to put the consumer first, tech critic Craig Rowe writes. Check out the dozens of products that received his highest praise in 2023. Continue reading

It’s time to consider eliminating NAR’s Clear Cooperation Policy

According to coach Darryl Davis, although its intentions were good, the unintended consequences of the Clear Cooperation Policy may make it more trouble than it’s worth. Continue reading

Will Perisphere and other AI-fueled startups pilfer clients from agents?

Perisphere uses an onboard computer vision solution and 0 percent commission model to help consumers self-direct transactions. And it’s using current consumer sentiment against agents to promote the tool. Continue reading

The race to the bottom is about to begin in the real estate industry

According to New Orleans Realtor Grant Clayton, it’s time for the real estate industry to stop arguing about what’s best for agents and lean in by doing what’s best for clients. Continue reading

Top 20 things Realtors really want for Christmas in 2023

Forget Cross pens and Starbucks gift cards. According to mega-team leader Carl Medford, here’s what’s really on the wishlist of every real estate pro right now. Continue reading

24 feel-good real estate holiday movies we can’t get enough of

Curl up with some hot chocolate, a warm blanket and a fireplace (if you have one), and choose a real estate holiday movie or three curated by Jessi Healey to feel a little bit merrier. Continue reading

Recapping the resilience of the 2023 housing market

Despite unprecedented challenges, and the predictions of naysayers, the residential real estate market showed surprising strength in 2023, according to industry analyst Michael Gifford. Continue reading