High-stakes staging: Secrets for turning ultra-luxury mansions into livable homes

New Inman contributor Julian Buckner of Vesta Home talks staging, scaling and the complexity of styling a 22,000-square-foot Bel-Air property. Continue reading

Keep your database organized, and prioritize consistent contact

Learn how team leader Michael J. Franco stays top of mind with his network, and get a glimpse into his most memorable listing. Continue reading

9 ways to become a real estate market expert in 2026

Your future clients are already looking for the agent who can make this complicated market simple, so become that agent, coach Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

Reputation is the only currency that matters in real estate

Find out how “agent’s agent” Mike Fabbri works and why he loves the HBO-worthy levels of drama that a real estate career provides. Continue reading

Luxury real estate 2026 outlook: A new era of precision, global mobility and intelligent growth

After a year of volatility, luxury real estate has emerged more disciplined, global and data-driven. Here’s why 2026 marks a turning point for elite markets, ultra-wealthy buyers and agents who operate without borders. Continue reading

Finding Financial Freedom: How real estate builds legacy, confidence and choice

Coach Melanie Klein talks to Taylor Cohen, whose journey reminds us that real estate isn’t just about transactions; it’s about transformation. Continue reading

The ULTIMATE real estate agent business plan for 2026

Your 2026 roadmap is ready, so it’s time to implement it and grow your real estate business in the new year, Darryl Davis writes. Continue reading

How 1 agent built a referral flywheel that drives over 50% of her business

If your business feels like it is constantly dependent on chasing new leads, this relationship builder from Tayley Hunt and Jimmy Burgess is the shift that could change everything. Continue reading

This was the year real estate content had to earn attention

In 2025, audiences stopped rewarding noise. From Google search behavior to Wrapped-style recaps, and backlash against rage bait and slop, the signals were clear: Attention had to be earned. Here’s what that shift means for real estate agents heading in… Continue reading

These are the 10 words that defined real estate in 2025

Prices, mortgages, inventory and more. While we wrote about a lot this year, from social media to murder mysteries, these are the 10 words that came up again and again. Continue reading