AI isn’t here to replace agents. It’s here to make you faster, better

As real estate moves further into the age of artificial intelligence, Lauren Henss writes, it requires a combination of tech and human connection to serve clients. Continue reading

Howard Hanna launches first rebrand in more than 40 years

The Pennsylvania-headquartered family brokerage is moving into the future with a sleek new design that reflects its commitment to luxury service, the firm has informed Inman. Continue reading

Surviving Year 1: Honest lessons from agents who made it

Your first year as a real estate agent can be messy, Martha Melendez writes, but it forges the kind of grit that no class or seminar ever could. Continue reading

Want to own your market online? How a top eXp team leader nabbed a coveted city domain name

Justin Havre’s average ranking for over 3,000 keywords in the marketplace is No. 2. His SEO obsession led to building a top global team and owning two local portals. Listen to his story on Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered. Continue reading

This real estate agent faked it ’til she made it. Social media paved the way

When Marie Lee started out as an agent in Nashville, she had a small sphere and not much to build a business on. But she used social media to show that she was an active agent — even if she had to fudge the details a bit. Continue reading

3 unconventional ways to make open houses work harder for you

Open houses offer more than an opportunity to market a single listing, Josh Ries writes. They allow you to connect, both in person and online, long after they end. Continue reading

This CMO wants to make Keller Williams the Nike of real estate

In her first interview with Inman, Keller Williams CMO Sandra Howard shares the key to creating a brand that’s timeless yet timely, and her plans to push the Texas-based franchisor’s marketing to the next level. Continue reading

How this agent went viral by falling in love with the home in his TikTok video tour

Jered Jones thought he had a hit-in-the-making with an emo parody music video he created on TikTok, but he was taken by surprise when his viral moment came by way of a spontaneous home tour. Continue reading

Find your content lane: How to stand out on social media

If your feed feels scattered and leaves clients guessing, you’re not posting with purpose. Alyssa Stalker shares how to build a clear content lane that creates trust and a path to work with you.  Continue reading

Fall marketing trends: PSLs, plot twists and pop culture plays

Pumpkin season is officially in session. From viral fall memes to Gen Z’s secondhand style takeover, here’s how to tap into this year’s autumn trends — and what they mean for your marketing.
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