The real reason agents stay stuck (even when they do the work)

The answer isn’t always to do more, more, more, broker-owner Deb Siefkin writes. For real estate agents experiencing a slowdown, it may be time to do something different. Continue reading

If real estate agents don’t matter, why are FSBOs at an all-time low?

Real estate professionals aren’t just opening doors, Lori Muller writes. They are guiding people through one of the most complex financial and legal transactions of their lives. Continue reading

Economists: The housing market ‘feels stagnant,’ while the future ‘remains cloudy’

New numbers show that 2025 had “the weakest start to a year for home prices since the early 2010s,” one economist said. Continue reading

Brandi Marshall on ‘Selling the OC’ stardom, feuds and a brutal real estate market

In this exclusive interview with Inman, the least dramatic “Selling the OC” cast member gets candid about real estate, reality TV and real life ahead of the Nov. 12 Season 4 premiere. Continue reading

Be protective, proactive and prepared when working with celebrity clients

In Part 4 of her five-part series, Cara Ameer offers strategies for providing high-level care that’s specific to the requirements of high-profile clients. Continue reading

Compass adds Unlock Upstate Team to expand in Hudson Valley

The 14-agent team, which was previously affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices under a different team name, closed over $100 million in sales last year, and has closed more than $410 million since 2020. Continue reading

How I secured a Soho penthouse for clients after a 4-day search

In this luxury case study, learn how The Agency’s Daniel Blatman overcame multiple offers and a short timeline to help his clients meet their goals. Continue reading