First speakers announced for Inman On Tour Texas 2025

Inman On Tour Texas is back for 2025, bringing together the industry’s top agents, brokers and thought leaders for a one-of-a-kind event. Continue reading

Luxury market ‘as strong as ever’ despite broader slowness

It has been a challenging year for many real estate agents contending with a volatile economy, but the luxury market has remained resilient in the face of uncertainty Continue reading

Expert energy: How to become the go-to agent in any market

The real estate agents who rise to the top, coach Darryl Davis writes, are the ones who commit to daily growth, connection and service. Continue reading

Speed-to-lead is not the same as speed-to-qualify

You have to earn the right to ask the hard questions, broker Josh Ries writes. Learn how to build rapport and relationship so that you can dig deeper. Continue reading

Easy-peasy tech automations (with no learning curve required)

Text replacements and keyboard shortcuts are the OGs of automation, broker-owner Amy Stockberger writes. They’ve saved her business hundreds of hours and thousands of decisions. Continue reading

Are you about to become a real estate dinosaur?

Technology doesn’t take the place of relationship-building, Bernice Ross writes. The agent who masters both is ready to move forward with confidence in today’s market. Continue reading

6 creative strategies to refresh your marketing now 

Refreshing your marketing doesn’t require a total overhaul, Bernice Ross writes, only a few smart, creative shifts that will keep you top of mind with clients and prospects. Continue reading

Kevin Sears on what he’d tell the DOJ (if he gets another meeting)

Thrust into his role atop the largest trade organization in the country nearly a year early, Sears shares insights on interactions with the DOJ, the multiple listing services and an industry divided. Continue reading

Listing bans, lawsuits, and a ‘big, beautiful bill’: Inman Top 5

Looking for a quick catch-up on the buzziest stories of the week? Here’s Inman Top 5, the most essential stories, according to Inman readers. Continue reading

The pursuit of home: What we’re really celebrating this 4th of July

As we celebrate Independence Day, Troy Palmquist looks at where the dream of homeownership went off the rails and how the real estate industry helps — and hurts — homebuyers. Continue reading