How your brokerage’s audit could turn into a regulatory nightmare

In this episode of their “True Crimes” podcast, Troy Palmquist discusses real-life cases with compliance expert Summer Goralik and points out the red flags agents need to watch for to ensure their brokerage is on the up-and-up. Continue reading

Social media for the rest of us: A pragmatist’s view for agents

Building a social media following is not the same as being a good advisor, and views don’t always translate into effective representation, Jen Berbas writes. Continue reading

Rocket Companies hit with lawsuit alleging mortgage steering, RESPA violations

Three homebuyer plaintiffs sued Rocket Companies on Monday, alleging the company violated RESPA through its lead referral program for real estate agents. Continue reading

Mentorship isn’t optional: Why new agents need guidance, guardrails

If you are new to real estate, you don’t need to know everything, Kevelyn Guzman writes. You need people who will step in, slow you down and help you see around corners. Continue reading

Real estate’s obsession with hustle has a hidden cost

Andrew Flachner will interview Sahil Bloom live at Inman Connect New York on how agents and leaders can rethink success in a demanding industry. Continue reading

Indianapolis crowned the most ‘buyer-friendly’ market in 2026

The South, Midwest and Mid-Atlantic dominated Zillow’s buyer-friendly markets list, with homebuyers finding favorable pricing trends and greater negotiation leverage. Continue reading

Homebuyers canceled deals at their highest rate ever in December

Homebuyers in the U.S. canceled about 40,000 purchase agreements during the month of December — a record for any December dating back to at least 2017. Continue reading

The Byron Effect: A legacy of leadership, service and results

The real impact of your work rarely shows up at the closing table. Instead, it echoes throughout the years as your clients live their lives and make the memories that matter to them. Continue reading

5 things buyers and sellers don’t care about (and what DOES matter)

When you stop making marketing about yourself and start making it about buyers and sellers, Jimmy Burgess writes, everything changes. Continue reading

Super Bowl ads aren’t playing the same game anymore

Super Bowl ads aren’t just competing with each other anymore. They’re reflecting a broader shift across platforms, algorithms and media strategy, where visibility is earned through intent, clarity and relevance rather than volume or spectacle. Continue reading