With merger complete, layoffs come for Anywhere and Compass

Six weeks after the two companies merged into a mega-brokerage, layoffs began taking place at both brands last week and continued this week, multiple past and present employees at both companies told Inman. Continue reading

Homes.com moves toward filterless search with AI assistant

CoStar debuted Homes AI on Tuesday, its home search assistant that guides homebuyers through Homes.com listings and proprietary market data with natural language. The tool will be added to other CoStar-owned sites later. Continue reading

Why this vocal NAR critic thinks you should stay a Realtor

Before making a decision about Realtor membership, Darryl Davis writes, consider how foundational the National Association of Realtors is to who we are as professionals. Continue reading

New academy seeks to prep real estate pros for public speaking

Founded by eXp Realty team leader Kendall Bonner, Industry Speaks Academy provides real estate professionals with structured training and feedback to ready them for speaking opportunities at events, podcasts and more. Continue reading

Stop treating your goals like January window dressing

Blend vision boards with business plans to develop the accountability system you really need as you move into the new year, Lori Muller writes. Continue reading

What to know as real estate exec Ana Walshe’s husband goes on trial for her murder

Nearly two years after her disappearance, the Tishman Speyer executive’s husband, Brian, will finally stand trial for her murder. Continue reading

10 tips for having the best holiday season ever

As the holidays approach, Bernice Ross writes, it’s time to plan ahead and prioritize celebration so you can make the most of the 2025 holiday season. Continue reading

NAR repeals rule requiring membership for MLS access, leaves decision to locals

NAR said access to the MLS will be a “matter of local discretion.” The change is part of NAR’s ongoing effort to find areas of potential legal risk and get rid of them. Continue reading

8M reasons to focus: A data-driven Q4 reality check for real estate

There are more than enough motivated buyers and sellers ready to transact right now, Jason Waugh writes, and many are the most motivated ones we see all year. Continue reading

Robert Reffkin: My commitments to Anywhere’s brands

In an Inman Exclusive, Robert Reffkin answers frequently asked questions about the Compass acquisition of Anywhere and how it will impact agents. Continue reading