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

DelPrete: Why real estate tech platforms can’t quit the agent

The last mile of lead generation, where an agent connects with a client, is what tech can’t recreate on its own, Mike DelPrete argues. Continue reading

‘Just being boys’: Let’s talk about NAR’s problematic culture

Trainer and former agent Rachael Hite uses NAR President Kenny Parcell’s own words to illustrate what a toxic work environment is and suggests some solutions to help fix NAR’s issues. NAR members need to stand up and get involved if they want to cleanu… Continue reading