Real estate’s reputation is taking a beating. Blame NAR and reality TV

From unrealistic portrayals on reality TV to NAR’s unfolding scandal, the industry’s reputation will suffer until consumers are offered a better deal, writes NextHome broker-owner Edward Svec. Continue reading

DelPrete: Legacy brokerages make strides, but upstarts have the edge

Shifts in the housing market are exposing underlying changes and the strengths and weaknesses of existing business models, including upstarts like The Real Brokerage, Mike DelPrete writes. Continue reading

Your broker’s ‘free’ website is a gilded cage

Find out why “free” isn’t all it’s cracked up to be when it comes to your professional website and email address, according to brand new Inman contributor and broker-owner Markus Feldmann. Continue reading

Sue Yannaccone: Time to get the house in order

President and CEO of Anywhere Brands Sue Yannaccone writes that this is the time for leaders to find and use their voices so that the industry reflects the values it promotes. Continue reading

NAR’s no-good, very bad week (and what’s next): The Download

This has been an action-packed week in real estate. As always, The Download is here to help you catch up on the latest NAR developments. Continue reading

2023’s design trends (thus far): Confident, eclectic and ‘hipstoric’

As summer turns to fall, Inman checked in with Maverick Design’s Trend Report to see the latest in home interiors. From statement stones to daring details, bold looks are drawing attention in 2023. Continue reading

How a typical Realtor rises through the ranks within NAR

The Realty Alliance CEO Craig Cheatham illuminates the frequently byzantine path many Realtors follow on their journey up the National Association of Realtors’s formidable org chart. Continue reading

Cover up, circle the wagons, pounce on critics: NAR’s MO

The arcane volunteer structure at the National Association of Realtors prevents proactive decision-making and erodes individual accountability, Brad Inman writes. Continue reading

NAR’s muddled messaging still can’t keep up with the facts

As the industry reels from The New York Times investigation into sexual harassment at the National Association of Realtors, Bernice Ross pored over the ever-changing response to the scandal. Continue reading

Redlining, steering, misogyny and fear: How the industry lost its way

“Our original mission was to provide shelter and security to our communities,” writes Teri Conrad, a 16-year industry vet. “But somewhere along the way, we got lost in pursuing wealth and power.” Continue reading